Last updated July 25, 2026

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When is the Georgia's 8th Congressional District election?

The election for United States Representative for Georgia's 8th Congressional District in Georgia's 8th Congressional District was held on May 19, 2026.

Election day: May 19, 2026
Status: Past
Winner: Kelly Esti
Office: United States Representative for Georgia's 8th Congressional District
Jurisdiction: Georgia's 8th Congressional District
State: Georgia
Branch: Legislative
Seats up: 1 seat

Who is running for United States Representative for Georgia's 8th Congressional District?

4 candidates ran for United States Representative for Georgia's 8th Congressional District in the May 19, 2026 election. Kelly Esti won. See results below.

KEKelly EstiWonDemocratic PartySmall business owner53.5%
JLJustin M. LucasUnknownofficeholder of the Worth County Schools school board, District 146.5%
JSJames Austin ScottIncumbentRepublican PartyU.S. Representative$1.1M
VWVinson WatkinsRepublican PartyCandidate$0

Georgia's 8th Congressional District