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Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.)

  • District: 13th District, Atlanta suburbs -- parts of Clayton, Cobb and Douglas counties
  • Residence: Atlanta
  • Born: June 27, 1946; Aynor, S.C.
  • Religion: Baptist
  • Family: Wife, Alfredia Scott; two children
  • Education: Florida A&M U., B.A. 1967 (English & speech); U. of Pennsylvania, M.B.A. 1969
  • Military Service: None
  • Political Highlights: Ga. House, 1975-83; Ga. Senate, 1983-2003; U.S. House, 2003-present
  • Elected: Elected: 2002 (5th term)
  • Committee Assignments: Agriculture (General Farm Commodities & Risk Management; Livestock, Dairy & Poultry); Financial Services (Financial Institutions & Consumer Credit; International Monetary Policy & Trade)
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State Information: 13th District, Atlanta suburbs -- parts of Clayton, Cobb and Douglas counties

Election History
Year Election Candidate Votes Percent
2010 general David Scott (D) 140,294 69.4%
Mike Crane (R) 61,771 30.6%
2008 general David Scott (D) 205,919 69%
Deborah Honeycutt (R) 92,320 31%
2006 general David Scott (D) 103,019 69.2%
Deborah Honeycutt (R) 45,770 30.8%
2004 general David Scott (D) 170,657 100%
2002 general David Scott (D) 70,011 59.6%
Clay Cox (R) 47,405 40.4%
Vote For President
Year Democrat Republican Independent
2008 Barack Obama: 72% John McCain: 27%
2004 John Kerry: 61.13% George W. Bush: 38.55%
2000 Al Gore: 57.2% George W. Bush: 40.68%

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