Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) died Wednesday at the age of 80, according to a statement from his office.

Scott, who had been campaigning for a 13th term ahead of November’s election, becomes the fifth member of the 119th Congress to pass away since lawmakers were sworn in in January 2025.

The cause of death was not immediately disclosed.

A former advertising executive, Scott was first elected to Congress in 2002. He faced six challengers in the upcoming May 19 primary, amid criticism over his age and ability to continue serving effectively.

Originally from South Carolina, Scott represented Georgia’s 13th Congressional District — a majority-Black area encompassing much of the southeastern Atlanta suburbs — since it was established following the 2000 census.

His death leaves the House with 430 members: 217 Republicans, 212 Democrats, and one GOP-aligned independent, with five seats now vacant.

Two of those vacancies are expected to be filled in special elections scheduled for June, to replace the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) and former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.).

Alongside Scott and LaMalfa, the current Congress has also seen the deaths of Reps. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas), Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.), Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.), and Gerry Connolly (D-Va.).