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Georgia's 8th Congressional District (GA-8)

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Austin Scott, a Republican, has represented the district since 2011.

The district includes all or part of 29 counties (2 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 774,685, a median household income of $61,494, and a median age of 37.6. Of residents 25 and older, 23.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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Official portrait of Austin Scott, U.S. Representative for Georgia's 8th District
Austin Scott

U.S. Representative for Georgia's 8th District · Republican

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2026 election

Scott has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 GA-8 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for GA-8 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Austin Scott (incumbent)Republican$1,124,952$1,349,452Jun 30
Kelly EstiDemocratic$19,343$1,688Jun 30
James L. Cooper IIIDemocratic$142$0Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
774,685
Median household income
$61,494
Median age
37.6
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Georgia senators

Neighboring districts

  • FL-2 · Neal Dunn (R)
  • FL-3 · Kat Cammack (R)
  • GA-1 · Buddy Carter (R)
  • GA-2 · Sanford Bishop (D)
  • GA-3 · Brian Jack (R)
  • GA-10 · Mike Collins (R)
  • GA-12 · Rick Allen (R)

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