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Georgia · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 8

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James "Austin" A. Scott Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Austin Scott seeks re-election to Georgia's 8th Congressional District in November 2026. Full profile → Kelly Esti Democratic Kelly Esti is the 2026 Democratic nominee for Georgia's 8th Congressional District, challenging incumbent Austin Scott. Full profile → Roman Coley Davis Independent Independent challenger for Georgia's 8th Congressional District; medically retired Army veteran and former chef Full profile →

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IssueJames "Austin" A. Scott
Republican
Kelly Esti
Democratic
Roman Coley Davis
Independent
Economy & jobsSupports limited government, small business growth, and agricultural economy Voted 87 yes · 5 no · 2 missedSupports federal labor standards and worker protections for economic stability no sourced position
Housingno sourced position Voted 5 yes Supports housing assistance for veterans and military families no sourced position
Health careSupports repealing the ACA; backed rural healthcare investment Voted 33 yes Supports expanding healthcare access, including Medicaid or universal coverage no sourced position
Immigrationno sourced position Voted 24 yes · 1 no no sourced position no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly opposes abortion; believes life begins at conception Voted 4 yes no sourced position no sourced position
Educationno sourced position Voted 29 yes · 1 no Supports expanding access to affordable, lifelong education no sourced position
Climate & energyOpposes climate-related spending programs; favors domestic energy production Voted 110 yes · 1 no · 4 missedSupports local renewable energy options and modernizing utility systems no sourced position
Crime & public safetySupports law enforcement; backs accountability over gun control for crime Voted 77 yes · 1 no Supports investment in youth programs and gun violence deterrence no sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports tax relief; opposes tax increases on families and businesses Voted 61 yes Supports repealing the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act no sourced position
GunsStrongly opposes gun control; defends Second Amendment rights Voted 8 yes no sourced position no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports state control of elections; certified 2020 Electoral College results Voted 16 yes Supports voting rights restoration and encourages youth voter participation no sourced position
Foreign policy & defenseStrong U.S.-Israel ally; prioritizes military dominance and rejects foreign authority Voted 102 yes · 5 no · 4 missedPrioritizes veteran and military family support; no broader foreign policy stated no sourced position

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