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GA-13 Democratic nominee?
$21.5K
MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer U.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age80 years old (Jun 27, 1945)
GenderMale
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LocationGeorgia
BackgroundPolitician
EducationFlorida Agricultural and Mechanical University (B.A., 1967)
Notable personal detailsDavid Scott was an American politician and business owner who served as the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 13th congressional district from 2003 until his death on 2026-04-22. Before Congress, he served in the Georgia House of Representatives (1974–1982) and the Georgia State Senate (1982–2002). He earned a B.A. from Florida A&M University and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and founded an Atlanta advertising business.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports a progressive tax system and has criticized large Republican tax-cut packages, advocating tax policies that favor working and middle-class Americans while opposing major corporate/wealth tax cuts. Emphasizes using tax policy to fund programs for workers and economic security.
Healthcare
Supports the Affordable Care Act and protecting people with pre-existing conditions; works to close the Medicaid coverage gap, lower prescription drug prices, expand telemedicine, and make healthcare more affordable. Has a record of sponsoring/state-level measures to expand children’s health coverage (PeachCare) and other healthcare access initiatives.
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Immigration & Border
Supports a pathway to citizenship and protections for asylum seekers while also backing increased border personnel, technology, and targeted enforcement measures as part of comprehensive reform. Opposes family separation policies and calls for due process and humane treatment of migrants. Advocates for addressing root causes of migration alongside smart border management.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying a federal right to abortion and opposes the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. Calls for immediate federal legislation to protect abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Supports addressing climate change through agricultural policy and increased funding for clean energy and climate-related programs while working pragmatically with energy stakeholders, including support for nuclear and renewable incentives. Positions emphasize climate risks to farmers and investing in clean-energy solutions rather than rejecting transitional fossil-fuel use.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strengthening background checks and firearm safety measures, including safety locks and regulation of un-serialized “ghost guns.” Has sponsored and co-sponsored legislation to expand background checks and has urged state action to curb ghost guns while describing gun violence as a public-safety problem.
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
GA-13 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of David Scott for GA-13 Democratic nominee?
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Labor organization
United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) endorsed David Scott in 2026.
United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW)
Labor organization
UAW endorsed David Scott in 2026.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$2.0M
$1.5M
$1.0M
$502.0K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$2.0M
$636.6K
$1.8M
$76.4K
Cycle 2024
$1.2M
$174.5K
$1.7M
$69.8K
Cycle 2026
$515.6K
$171.1K
$519.0K
$34.6K
Source: FEC
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