GA

US House District 8 — GA

The seat, the current officeholder, and everyone running to take it.

Current officeholder

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James Austin Scott

Republican

James Austin Scott is a Republican Congressman focused on economic growth and gun rights, raising about $600K — enough for 15 Super Bowl ads.

Next election

2026-11-03

GA US House District 8 (2026)

Candidates (9)

James Austin Scott

RepublicanUS House GA

James Austin Scott is a Republican Congressman focused on economic growth and gun rights, raising about $600K — enough for 15 Super Bowl ads.

Economic growth and jobsFiscal policy and federal spending

Darrius Maurice Butler

DemocratUS House GA

Darrius Maurice Butler is a Democrat running for Congress, focused on jobs, healthcare access, and voting rights, having raised about $16,292.

Economic opportunity and jobsHealth care

James L Iii Cooper

DemocratUS House GA

James L III Cooper is a Democrat running for Congress, advocating for voting rights and healthcare access, raising $105—enough for a small local campaign event.

Voting rights and election administrationHealth care

Portrait of Justin Laster

Justin Laster

DemocratUS House GA

Public informationCampaign resources

Justin Lucas

DemocratUS House GA

Public information / campaign platformCampaign finance

Kelly Dr Esti

DemocratUS House GA

Health careReproductive rights

Robert S Allen-Lott

RepublicanUS House GA

Robert S Allen-Lott is a Republican candidate supporting lower taxes and stronger border security, similar to a coach tightening a budget for the team.

Taxes and federal spendingImmigration and border security

Vinson Watkins

RepublicanUS House GA

Campaign platformParty alignment (general)

Roman Coley Pfc Davis

Write-InUS House GA

Campaign platformRepresentation and governance