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JAMES L III COOPER

Democrat U.S. House ยท District 8 Georgia Challenger
Primary  May 19, 2026 (2 weeks ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
๐Ÿ‘ค About JAMES L III COOPER
JAMES L III COOPER is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 8 in Georgia’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, JIMMY COOPER FOR CONGRESS, is registered in LIZELLA, GA, with COOPER, JAMES L III listed as treasurer. The campaign has not yet reported substantial fundraising in current FEC filings. The race’s incumbent is Republican JAMES AUSTIN SCOTT.
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๐Ÿ The race for U.S. House ยท District 8
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JAMES AUSTIN SCOTT (incumbent)
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ROMAN COLEY PFC DAVIS
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KELLY DR ESTI
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JUSTIN LASTER
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JUSTIN LUCAS
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JUSTIN LUCAS
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VINSON WATKINS
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8 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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JAMES L III COOPER

Democrat · Challenger
Running for: Georgia House District 08
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FEC filing

FEC IDH8GA08118
OfficeGeorgia House District 08
PartyDemocrat

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๐Ÿ—ณ 2026 Election

U.S. House โ€” Georgia District 08

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Primary: May 19, 2026 (2 weeks ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026

Other Candidates in This Race (7)

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JAMES AUSTIN SCOTT
IncumbentR
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ROMAN COLEY PFC DAVIS
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KD
KELLY DR ESTI
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JUSTIN LASTER
D
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JUSTIN LUCAS
D
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JUSTIN LUCAS
D
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