Georgia’s 8th Congressional District is represented by Austin Scott (R) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district is one of Georgia’s seats in the 435-member House of Representatives. After the 2020 Census, the average congressional district had 761,169 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and these district boundaries were drawn during the redistricting cycle that followed.
Congressional representatives serve two-year terms and face election every even-numbered year. The next election for this seat will take place on November 3, 2026.
Population
768,869
Median Household Income
$60,479
Population and income: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2019 to 2023, for district lines in effect on January 1, 2023.
Partisan Lean
R+31
2024 presidential margin (Trump vs Harris). Source: The Downballot.
District boundary, 119th Congress. Boundary data: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Map tiles: OpenStreetMap.
Austin Scott and Georgia's 8th Congressional District
Austin Scott, a member of the Republican Party, represents Georgia's 8th Congressional District and has held the seat since January 5, 2011. The boundary map for the district is above and the ZIP codes it covers are listed further down this page.
Committee assignments: House Committee on Agriculture, House Committee on Armed Services, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Committee on Rules.
The current term ends January 3, 2027. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Washington office phone: 202-225-6531. Official site: austinscott.house.gov.
Current Representative
Rep. Austin Scott (R)
119th Congress • Republican • Representing this district since January 5, 2011
Austin Scott currently represents Georgia’s 8th Congressional District as a member of the Republican Party in the United States House of Representatives. The representative’s district office helps constituents with federal casework, such as Social Security claims and veterans’ benefits.
2026 Election
On the ballot November 3, 2026
- Austin Scott, Republican Incumbent
- Kelly Esti, Democratic
Georgia does not post a single certified general election list. This list comes from the official May 19 primary and June 16 runoff results, checked against the Secretary of State's qualified candidate search.
Source: Georgia Secretary of State, official May 19 primary and June 16 runoff results, checked September 26, 2026. Write-in candidates are not listed.
Key dates for November 3, 2026
| Register by mail | Monday, October 5 PassedApplication must be postmarked by this date. |
|---|---|
| Register online | Monday, October 5 Passed |
| Register in person | Monday, October 5 Passed |
| Early in-person voting | October 13 to October 30 Saturday voting is required on October 17 and 24. Counties may add Sundays. |
| Request a mail ballot | Friday, October 23 Application must be received by October 23. |
| Return a mail ballot | Must be received by 7 p.m. on November 3. |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
Check your registration with the Georgia voter lookup. Dates come from the Georgia election office and were checked September 26, 2026. States can change deadlines, so confirm with your election office before you act.
Polling places in Georgia are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., local time. Confirm your registration and polling place on the official federal voter page for Georgia: vote.gov.
What is on the ballot nationally on November 3, 2026
Contact Your Representative
Washington Office
2185 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-6531
Online
Committee Assignments
- House Committee on Agriculture (Vice Chair)
- House Committee on Armed Services
- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- House Committee on Rules
About This District
The district spans 29 counties in Georgia, including Brooks, Telfair, Wilcox, Tift, and Cook, and others. Its largest cities are Warner Robins (about 80,000), Valdosta (about 55,000), Perry (about 21,000), and Milledgeville (about 17,000).
Learn more about congressional districts
- What is a congressional district?
- What does a U.S. Representative do?
- What is gerrymandering?
- How congressional redistricting works
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Georgia's 8th Congressional District?
Austin Scott (R) represents Georgia's 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What political party is Austin Scott a member of?
Austin Scott is a member of the Republican Party.
How can I contact Austin Scott?
You can reach Austin Scott by phone at 202-225-6531 or through their official website at https://austinscott.house.gov.
When does Austin Scott's current term end?
Austin Scott's current term in the U.S. House of Representatives ends on January 3, 2027.
Where is Georgia's 8th Congressional District?
Georgia's 8th Congressional District is located in the state of Georgia and is one of the 435 voting congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What district does Austin Scott represent?
Austin Scott has represented Georgia's 8th Congressional District since January 5, 2011. The boundary map for the district is on this page.
Where can I see a map of Austin Scott's district?
The boundary map for Georgia's 8th Congressional District is on this page. It is drawn from U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb boundary files for the 119th Congress.
What committees is Austin Scott on?
Austin Scott sits on House Committee on Agriculture, House Committee on Armed Services, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Committee on Rules. Committee assignments come from the Clerk of the House MemberData file.
Is Austin Scott still in Congress?
This site shows Austin Scott holding Georgia's 8th Congressional District, checked against the Clerk of the House member list. All 435 House seats are on the ballot on November 3, 2026, so the answer can change with that election.
Nearby Districts in Georgia
ZIP Codes in Georgia's 8th Congressional District
This congressional district contains 139 ZIP codes. The most common 10 are shown below; expand the full list to see every ZIP in the district.
54 of these ZIP codes also extend into another Georgia district, so a ZIP code here does not always identify a single representative. Examples include 30204 (also in the 3rd), 30233 (also in the 3rd and 10th), 31005 (also in the 2nd), 31008 (also in the 2nd), 31011 (also in the 12th), 31012 (also in the 12th), 31015 (also in the 2nd), 31016 (also in the 2nd and 3rd).
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View all 139 ZIP codes in this district
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ZIP-to-district boundaries sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024-07-30 Block Equivalency File for the 119th Congress. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) approximate USPS delivery ZIPs.
U.S. Senators for this state: Jon Ossoff (D), Raphael G. Warnock (D)
Last updated September 27, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.
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