Democratic Rep. David Scott of Georgia dies
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The death of U.S. Rep. David Scott has left an empty seat in the House and no incumbent on the ballot for the Georgia district he represented for over two decades.
Georgia Rep David Scott, 80, was married to Alfredia Aaron, the sister of Hank Aaron. The couple shared two daughters.
The lawmaker, who had served in the chamber since 2003, was seeking a 13th term in his safely Democratic district.
The death of Georgia Congressman David Scott is sure to lead to renewed conversations about whether aging lawmakers should be more willing to pass the torch to the next generation