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RepublicanRunning for GA-8 U.S. House · 2026
Austin Scott
James Austin Scott is an American politician who is the U.S. representative for Georgia's 8th congressional district, serving since 2011. Scott served as a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives before being elected to the U.S. House. He is the most senior Republican currently serving in Georgia's congressional delegation.
Born 1969 · Augusta, Georgia , U.S.
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-06
U.S. Representative Austin Scott of Georgia has represented the state's 8th congressional district since 2011 and is running for reelection. He previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1997 to 2010 and is the most senior Republican in Georgia's delegation. Scott has raised roughly $900,000 for his campaign, and markets give him approximately a 90% chance of winning in this safe Republican seat.
92%
Win probability
market-implied
+2
Net favorability
latest public poll
$926k
Raised this cycle
FEC · committee
Independence scorecard
Computed · FEC money mixWho Scott's money comes from.
C
43/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans on concentrated money — small-dollar reliance is the weak spot.
2 watch items · small-dollar reliance
Small-dollar reliance0
0% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence0
65% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding71
29% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure100
No significant outside spending in support so far
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
Governing & voting record
What Scott did in office.
MeasureYearAction
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Su
Became Public Law No: 119-84.
2026
Became law
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, G
Became Public Law No: 118-224.
2024
Became law
Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act
Became Public Law No: 115-184.
2018
Became law
Ocmulgee Mounds National Park Redesignation Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
2026
Sponsored
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for milit
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on motion to reconsider and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded
2026
Sponsored
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1398 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383. The re
2026
Sponsored
To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026
Sponsored
SPONSORED LEGISLATION VIA CONGRESS.GOV · ENACTED BILLS FIRST, THEN THE MOST RECENT · ROLE SHOWS THE BILL'S LATEST STATUS.
Where they stand
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Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
How Scott votes
With the party, against it, and where on the spectrum.
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Scott
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
77
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 591 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
99%voted with Republicans · 1% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
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No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
1997Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
1997–2010
2011United States representative
since 2011
Public favorability
9%
Favorable
7%
Unfavorable
+2
Net
9% HAVE NO OPINION OR HAVEN'T HEARD ENOUGH · YOUGOV RATINGS TRACKER · N=1,409 U.S. ADULTS
Donors & money
FEC itemized filings · cycle-to-dateWho funds the campaign.
$926k
Raised
$649k
Spent
$1.3M
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
0% small (<$200)35% large indiv.65% PAC
71% in-state · 29% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-04-29 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING. SOURCE: FEC ↗
Related prediction markets
All markets →Live contract prices tied to Scott and the seat. Prices are ¢-per-share of the YES outcome; context only, never merged into our polling averages.
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Favorability
Published polls
YouGov ratings tracker · n=1,409 U.S. adults
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: OFFICE OF REPRESENTATIVE AUSTIN SCOTT · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
Republican · GA-8 U.S. House
Austin Scott
James Austin Scott is an American politician who is the U.S. representative for Georgia's 8th congressional district, serving since 2011. Scott served as a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives before being elected to the U.S. House. He is the most senior Republican currently serving in Georgia's congressional delegation.
92%
Win prob
+2
Net fav
$926k
Raised
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-06U.S. Representative Austin Scott of Georgia has represented the state's 8th congressional district since 2011 and is running for reelection. He previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1997 to 2010 and is the most senior Republican in Georgia's delegation. Scott has raised roughly $900,000 for his campaign, and markets give him approximately a 90% chance of winning in this safe Republican seat.
Governing & voting record
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Su
2026 · BECAME LAW
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, G
2024 · BECAME LAW
Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act
2018 · BECAME LAW
Ocmulgee Mounds National Park Redesignation Act
2026 · SPONSORED
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for milit
2026 · SPONSORED
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
2026 · SPONSORED
To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
2026 · SPONSORED
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
1997Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
1997–2010
2011United States representative
since 2011
Public favorability
9%
Favorable
7%
Unfavorable
+2
Net
9% HAVE NO OPINION OR HAVEN'T HEARD ENOUGH · YOUGOV RATINGS TRACKER · N=1,409 U.S. ADULTS
Independence scorecard
Who Scott's money comes from.
C
43/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans on concentrated money — small-dollar reliance is the weak spot.
2 watch items · small-dollar reliance
Small-dollar reliance0
0% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence0
65% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding71
29% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure100
No significant outside spending in support so far
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
How Scott votes
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Scott
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
77
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 591 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
99%voted with Republicans · 1% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
$926k
Raised
$649k
Spent
$1.3M
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
0% small (<$200)35% large indiv.65% PAC
71% in-state · 29% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-04-29 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING. SOURCE: FEC ↗
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Favorability
Published polls
YouGov ratings tracker · n=1,409 U.S. adults
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: OFFICE OF REPRESENTATIVE AUSTIN SCOTT · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)