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2026 Race · Georgia

U.S. House (District 8)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 8) in Georgia is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Austin Scott (Republican), Kelly Esti (Democratic), and Roman Coley Davis (Independent). The seat is currently held by Austin Scott (Republican), who has served since January 2011, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Kelly Esti

Democratic

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Roman Coley Davis

Independent

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Incumbent's record this term

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Austin Scott

Republican · Since January 2011

Vice Chair

Agriculture

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Agriculture· Vice Chair
  • Armed Services
  • Rules

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9416

    Ocmulgee Mounds National Park Redesignation Act

  • HR.8884

    Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

2026 Georgia U.S. House (District 8) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 8) in Georgia in 2026?

Austin Scott (Republican), Kelly Esti (Democratic), and Roman Coley Davis (Independent). Austin Scott is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Georgia U.S. House (District 8) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Georgia and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Austin Scott, a Republican, currently represents Georgia, serving since January 2011.

What committees does Austin Scott serve on?

Austin Scott serves on House Committee on Agriculture, House Committee on Armed Services, and House Committee on Rules. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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