HOUSE
Georgia GA-08 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Austin Scott (R)
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Last updated : Nov 17, 2025D +50
R +50
R +15
Race summary
Rep. Austin Scott briefly threw his hat in the ring for the speakership during the GOP's October 2023 scramble to elect a leader.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Primary Election: May 19, 2026
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Full Bio:
SCOTT, Austin, a Representative from Georgia; born in Augusta, Richmond County,
Ga., December 10, 1969; B.B.A., University of Georgia, Athens, Ga., 1993;
business owner; member of the Georgia state house of representatives,
1997-2010; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Twelfth and to the three
succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2011-present).
Source: Bioguide
CANDIDATES
Democrats
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DISTRICT DATA
Georgia - 08
South central: Warner Robins, Valdosta
Population Breakdown
Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026
Past Presidential Results from this District
2024 Election Results
Source: Dave Leip
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: Apr 8, 2025
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