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| Assumed office January 7, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | None (New District Created After 2000 Census) |
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| Succeeded by | Incumbent |
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| Born | June 27 1946 Aynor, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Alfredia Scott |
| Religion | Baptist |
David Scott (born June 27 1946), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 2003, representing the 13th District of Georgia.
Early life and education
Scott was born in Aynor, South Carolina and attended high school in Daytona Beach, Florida. He received a bachelor's degree in finance from Florida A&M University, and a masters degree in business from the Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania.
Scott is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African Americans.
Politics
Scott served in the Georgia state house from 1974 to 1982 and in the state senate from 1982 to 2002.
Scott was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2002; he was re-elected in 2004 and 2006. He has been a member of Committee of Agriculture and several of its subcommittees since being elected to the House.
Scott is a Blue Dog Democrat and a member of the New Democrat Coalition.
Business interest
Since 1978, Scott has owned an Atlanta-based advertising firm, Dayn-Mark Advertising. Scott's wife, Alfredia, now heads the business. In May 2007 it was reported that the business owes more than $150,000 in back taxes sand penaltie.[1]
Scott's campaigns have paid the company more than $500,000 since 2002 for office rent, printing, T-shirts and other services. He has also paid his wife, two daughters and son-in-law tens of thousands of dollars for campaign work such as fundraising and canvassing.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Ga. congressman defends campaign finances, tax troubles", Associated Press, May 25, 2007
External links
- U.S. Congressman David Scott official House site
- David Scott at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Federal Election Commission — David Scott campaign finance reports and data
- OpenSecrets.org — David Scott campaign contributions
- Biography, Voting record, and Interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- On the Issues — David Scott issue positions and quotes
- Washington Post — Congress Votes Database: David Scott voting record
- U.S. Congressman David Scott official campaign site
| Preceded by District created |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 13th congressional district January 3, 2003 – present |
Incumbent |
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