👤 About James Cooper III
James Cooper III 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. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $142 raised, $142 spent. Of that, $49 (35%) came from the candidate’s own contributions to the campaign. The committee reports $1K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican James Austin Scott.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$142
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 8
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Democrat · $142 raised
7 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
James Cooper III
Democrat · Challenger
Running for: Georgia House District 08
FEC pending
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Biography
James Cooper III 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. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $142 raised, $142 spent. Of that, $49 (35%) came from the candidate’s own contributions to the campaign. The committee reports $1K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican James Austin Scott.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH8GA08118
OfficeGeorgia House District 08
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Georgia District 08
Primary: May 19, 2026 (3 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026