👤 About James Austin Scott
James Austin Scott is a Republican incumbent for U.S. House, District 8 in Georgia’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, AUSTIN SCOTT FOR CONGRESS INC, is registered in TIFTON, GA, with SCOTT, VIVIEN listed as treasurer. The campaign has not yet reported substantial fundraising in current FEC filings. 6 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 8
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Republican
7 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
James Austin Scott
Republican · Incumbent
Running for: Georgia House District 08
✓ Won 2026 primary
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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. The campaign committee, AUSTIN SCOTT FOR CONGRESS INC, is registered in TIFTON, GA, with SCOTT, VIVIEN listed as treasurer. The campaign has not yet reported substantial fundraising in current FEC filings. 6 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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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
OfficeGeorgia House District 08
PartyRepublican
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Georgia District 08
Primary: May 19, 2026 (3 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026