👤 About James Austin Scott
James Austin Scott is a Republican incumbent for U.S. House, District 8 in Georgia’s 2026 federal election cycle. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.4M raised, $1.1M spent, and $1.3M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $493K from individuals and $883K from PACs and party committees. 6 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$1.4M
Cash on hand$1.3M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 8
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James Austin Scott (incumbent) VIEWING
Republican · $1.4M raised
7 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
Detailed Campaign Finance
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2026 candidate profile
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James Austin Scott
Republican · Incumbent
Running for: U.S. House, Georgia 8th district
✓ Won 2026 primary
$1.4M
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Biography
James Austin Scott is a Republican incumbent for U.S. House, District 8 in Georgia’s 2026 federal election cycle. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $1.4M raised, $1.1M spent, and $1.3M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $493K from individuals and $883K from PACs and party committees. 6 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
Congressional record
James Austin Scott currently holds this seat.
Committee assignments
Central Intelligence AgencyCommodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural DevelopmentGeneral Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit · ChairHouse Committee on Agriculture · Vice ChairHouse Committee on Armed ServicesHouse Committee on RulesHouse Permanent Select Committee on IntelligenceIntelligence and Special Operations
FEC filing
FEC IDH0GA08099
OfficeU.S. House, Georgia 8th district
PartyRepublican
Also running for this seat
6 other candidates have filed. Ordered by total raised, which is a filed figure and not a ranking.
See the full race
View every candidate, all fundraising totals, and the primary results for the U.S. House, Georgia 8th district race.
🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Georgia District 08
Primary: May 19, 2026 (5 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026