CQ Politics | Profile for Rep. David Scott, Georgia Democrat, Atlanta suburbs -- parts of Clayton, Cobb and Douglas counties

Member Profile

Rep. David Scott

(D-Ga.) 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
Career:Advertising agency owner; recruiting firm executive; defense contracting company manager
Political Highlights:Ga. House, 1975-83; Ga. Senate, 1983-2003; U.S. House, 2003-present
Elected:2002 (4th term)

Election History
Year	Election	Candidate	Votes	Percent

2008	general	David Scott (D)	205,919	69%
2008	general	Deborah Honeycutt (R)	92,320	31%

2006	general	David Scott (D)	103,019	69.2%
2006	general	Deborah Honeycutt (R)	45,770	30.8%

2004	general	David Scott (D)	170,657	100%

2002	general	David Scott (D)	70,011	59.6%
2002	general	Clay Cox (R)	47,405	40.4%

Vote For President
Year	Democrat	Republican
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%

Demographics (2000 census): Population:629,732; Under 18:28%; Over 65:7%; Married:50.0%; Non-Hispanic White:42%; Black:41%; Hispanic:10%; Asian:5%; Foreign Born:13.8%; Language other than English:17.9%; Median Household Income:43,429; Owner Occupied Housing:59%; Income above $200k:1

Workforce/Education (2000 census): White Collar:55.9%; Blue Collar:29.8%; Services:14.3%; Bachelor's Degree:19%; Graduate Education:5.5%; Civilian Veterans:55,985