SCOTT, DAVID ALBERT
D Β· house Β· bioguide S001157
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- FEC candidate id
H2GA13012- Internal id
15dd80be-67b3-4bb5-a4a3-b3bdcd48ca4a- Status
- incumbent
Who this candidate represents
Who lives here β American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024), GA-13. Source.
| Category | Metric | Value |
|---|---|---|
| People | Population | 794,711 |
| People | Median age | 37 |
| Income | Median household income | $81,466 |
| Income | Per-capita income | $35,050 |
| Income | In poverty | 11.7% |
| Income | Unemployed | 5.6% |
| Income | Gini inequality index | 0.411 |
| Race | White alone | 25.2% |
| Race | Black alone | 50.5% |
| Race | Asian alone | 7.0% |
| Race | Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% |
| Race | Two or more races | 10.1% |
| Origin | Foreign-born | 18.2% |
| Language | Speaks English only at home | 76.5% |
| Language | Speaks Spanish at home | 12.3% |
| Education | High school or higher | 59.3% |
| Education | Bachelor's or higher | 32.2% |
| Education | Advanced degree | 12.0% |
| Household | Family households | 73.1% |
| Household | Avg household size | 2.97 |
| Household | Never married (15+) | 37.9% |
| Housing | Median home value | $314,700 |
| Housing | Median gross rent | $1,670 |
| Housing | Single-family detached | 80.5% |
| Housing | Built before 1940 | 0.6% |
| Housing | Overcrowded (>1 per room) | 3.1% |
| Housing | Vacant units | 4.7% |
| Service | Veterans (18+) | 7.4% |
| Health | With a disability | 11.2% |
| Connectivity | Households with broadband | 94.0% |
| Connectivity | Households with no internet | 3.6% |
| Commute | Drove alone | 71.1% |
| Commute | Public transit | 0.5% |
| Commute | Worked from home | 15.1% |
Cycle financials
Source: FEC weball bulk file (cycle summary). Numbers in USD; 0 = no activity reported.
| Cycle | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand | Debts | Indiv. contribs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $515,602 | $519,011 | $171,115 | $240,641 | $24,308 |
| 2024 | $1,213,690 | $1,675,775 | $174,525 | $52,350 | $77,358 |
| 2022 | $2,007,966 | $1,833,004 | $636,610 | $27,100 | $316,678 |
| 2020 | $1,228,393 | $1,142,722 | $461,648 | $36,350 | $185,207 |
| 2018 | $1,101,295 | $1,082,428 | $375,978 | $16,100 | $65,584 |
| 2016 | $1,243,041 | $938,788 | $357,111 | $41,570 | $179,212 |
| 2014 | $1,026,213 | $1,157,434 | $52,858 | $46,070 | $110,841 |
| 2012 | $976,669 | $845,675 | $184,080 | $74,000 | $179,155 |
| 2010 | $862,262 | $811,744 | $53,086 | $0 | $153,118 |
| 2008 | $1,435,972 | $1,433,441 | $2,568 | $0 | $245,136 |
| 2006 | $1,241,679 | $1,364,830 | $37 | $75,566 | $197,676 |
| 2004 | $1,102,038 | $980,339 | $123,188 | $45,670 | $377,331 |
| 2002 | $1,506,683 | $1,505,194 | $1,488 | $308,955 | $617,787 |
Elections
- 2002 general house Β· GA-13 β won
- 2004 general house Β· GA-13 β won
- 2006 general house Β· GA-13 β won
- 2008 general house Β· GA-13 β won
- 2010 general house Β· GA-13 β won
- 2012 general house Β· GA-13 β won
- 2014 general house Β· GA-13 β won
- 2016 general house Β· GA-13 β won
- 2018 general house Β· GA-13 β won
- 2020 general house Β· GA-13 β won
- 2022 general house Β· GA-13 β won
- 2024 general house Β· GA-13 β won
- 2026 general house Β· GA-13 β running
Committees
- DAVID SCOTT FOR CONGRESS β principal Β· type H
Recent votes
- 2026-04-22 Β· Cong. 119 Β· house roll 131
NOT_VOTING on HRES 1189 β Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes. - 2026-04-22 Β· Cong. 119 Β· house roll 130
NOT_VOTING on HRES 1189 β Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes. - 2026-04-21 Β· Cong. 119 Β· house roll 129
YEA on S 1020 β A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects. - 2026-04-21 Β· Cong. 119 Β· house roll 128
YEA on HR 2493 β Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 - 2026-04-21 Β· Cong. 119 Β· house roll 127
YEA on HR 5201 β Kari's Law Reporting Act - 2026-04-21 Β· Cong. 119 Β· house roll 126
YEA on HR 5200 β Emergency Reporting Act - 2026-04-20 Β· Cong. 119 Β· house roll 125
YEA on HR 1681 β Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - 2026-04-17 Β· Cong. 119 Β· house roll 124
NAY on HRES 1175 β Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes. - 2026-04-17 Β· Cong. 119 Β· house roll 123
NAY on HRES 1175 β Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes. - 2026-04-17 Β· Cong. 119 Β· house roll 122
NAY on HRES 1175 β Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.
Sponsored & cosponsored bills
- sponsor Β· 2026-04-20 β HRES 1200 β Supporting the designation of March 2026 as Endometriosis Awareness Month.
- cosponsor Β· 2026-02-25 β HR 4669 β FEMA Act of 2025
- cosponsor Β· 2026-02-24 β HR 5168 β Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act
- sponsor Β· 2025-12-19 β HRES 972 β Recognizing the significance of Atlanta, Georgia, as the cradle of the civil rights movement.
- sponsor Β· 2025-12-17 β HR 6819 β Bridge to Summer Nutrition Act of 2025
- sponsor Β· 2025-12-15 β HR 6725 β Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act
- sponsor Β· 2025-12-15 β HR 6726 β To amend the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to provide reforms to housing counseling and financial literacy programs.
- sponsor Β· 2025-12-11 β HR 6673 β To amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify airport revenue use of local general sales taxes, and for other purposes.
- sponsor Β· 2025-11-19 β HR 6161 β SEC Data Protection Act
- sponsor Β· 2025-09-09 β HR 5239 β Endometrial Cancer Research and Education Act of 2025
Election prediction
Cycle 2026 Β· model baseline-v1 Β· base rate 15.1%
P(win) = 99.0%
| Feature | Ξ P(win) |
|---|---|
| Base rate (historical) | 15.1% |
| incumbent | +78.0% |
| D (major party) | +10.0% |
Baseline model (incumbency Γ party Γ office). Calibration: backtest Brier score is the reference, see npm run db:ingest -- --source=predict-backtest-election. Future model versions must beat baseline Brier on the same held-out cohort or they don't ship.
Independent expenditures
Money spent by super PACs and other non-connected committees for or against this candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E (independent_expenditure CSV bulk).
| Cycle | Support | Oppose | IEs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0 | $56,045 | 1 |
| 2024 | $173,762 | $0 | 5 |
| 2022 | $179,325 | $0 | 7 |
Recent (latest 25)
| Date | Spender | For / against | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| β | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTIβ¦ | support | $7,200 | Online digital ad buy & creative design costs |
| β | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTIβ¦ | support | $960 | Administrative Consulting |
| β | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTIβ¦ | support | $46,480 | Online video production costs |
| β | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTIβ¦ | support | $7,200 | Online digital Ad buy & creative design costs |
| β | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTIβ¦ | support | $33,320 | Online video production costs |
| β | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTIβ¦ | support | $2,280 | Administrative consulting |
| β | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTIβ¦ | support | $11,525 | Facebook Ad buy & production costs |
| β | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTIβ¦ | support | $19,122 | Online digital ad buy & production costs |
| 2026-04-16 | PROTECT PROGRESS | oppose | $56,045 | IE-Scott-Direct Mail Production, Printing, Postage |
| 2024-04-18 | ROLLING SEA ACTION FUND | support | $100,000 | Digital and Radio advertisements |
| 2022-09-29 | CENTER FORWARD COMMITTEE | support | $50,000 | Radio time buy & production costs (esitmated) |
| 2022-05-10 | CENTER FORWARD COMMITTEE | support | $67,500 | Media time buy |
| 2022-05-10 | CENTER FORWARD COMMITTEE | support | $7,500 | Media production expenses |
Transfers from committees
Direct contributions from PACs and party committees. Source: FEC pas2 bulk (committee-to-candidate transactions).