SCOTT, JAMES AUSTIN
R · house · currently seated · bioguide S001189
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- FEC candidate id
H0GA08099- Internal id
fa77be46-b826-419e-9797-f1c78fd98ade- Status
- incumbent
Who this candidate represents
Who lives here — American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024), GA-08. Source.
| Category | Metric | Value |
|---|---|---|
| People | Population | 774,685 |
| People | Median age | 38 |
| Income | Median household income | $61,494 |
| Income | Per-capita income | $32,008 |
| Income | In poverty | 17.9% |
| Income | Unemployed | 4.5% |
| Income | Gini inequality index | 0.476 |
| Race | White alone | 58.8% |
| Race | Black alone | 30.1% |
| Race | Asian alone | 1.6% |
| Race | Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% |
| Race | Two or more races | 6.2% |
| Origin | Foreign-born | 4.8% |
| Language | Speaks English only at home | 92.2% |
| Language | Speaks Spanish at home | 5.8% |
| Education | High school or higher | 57.2% |
| Education | Bachelor's or higher | 23.4% |
| Education | Advanced degree | 10.2% |
| Household | Family households | 66.6% |
| Household | Avg household size | 2.58 |
| Household | Never married (15+) | 33.7% |
| Housing | Median home value | $175,900 |
| Housing | Median gross rent | $964 |
| Housing | Single-family detached | 64.7% |
| Housing | Built before 1940 | 2.8% |
| Housing | Overcrowded (>1 per room) | 2.4% |
| Housing | Vacant units | 13.1% |
| Service | Veterans (18+) | 8.6% |
| Health | With a disability | 15.0% |
| Connectivity | Households with broadband | 85.1% |
| Connectivity | Households with no internet | 11.8% |
| Commute | Drove alone | 80.1% |
| Commute | Public transit | 0.4% |
| Commute | Worked from home | 7.7% |
Cycle financials
Source: FEC weball bulk file (cycle summary). Numbers in USD; 0 = no activity reported.
| Cycle | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand | Debts | Indiv. contribs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $925,639 | $648,826 | $1,256,979 | $0 | $310,884 |
| 2024 | $1,239,045 | $989,842 | $980,166 | $0 | $526,832 |
| 2022 | $832,289 | $767,856 | $730,963 | $0 | $283,600 |
| 2020 | $836,256 | $730,669 | $666,530 | $0 | $285,708 |
| 2018 | $819,909 | $674,270 | $560,944 | $0 | $201,229 |
| 2016 | $996,674 | $1,043,968 | $415,305 | $0 | $318,806 |
| 2014 | $956,178 | $800,955 | $462,599 | $8,720 | $369,043 |
| 2012 | $1,114,641 | $817,935 | $307,376 | $8,720 | $545,984 |
| 2010 | $1,035,300 | $1,024,631 | $10,670 | $98,789 | $714,909 |
Elections
- 2010 general house · GA-8 — won
- 2012 general house · GA-8 — won
- 2014 general house · GA-8 — won
- 2016 general house · GA-8 — won
- 2018 general house · GA-8 — won
- 2020 general house · GA-8 — won
- 2022 general house · GA-8 — won
- 2024 general house · GA-8 — won
- 2026 general house · GA-8 — running
Committees
- AUSTIN SCOTT FOR CONGRESS INC — principal · type H
- AUSTIN SCOTT VICTORY FUND — joint_fundraising · type N
- ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS VICTORY FUND — joint_fundraising · type N
- FRESHMAN AGRICULTURAL REPUBLICAN MEMBERS TRUST AKA FARM TRUST — joint_fundraising · type H
- GEORGIA YOUNG GUNS VICTORY FUND (GRAVES, SCOTT, WOODALL) — joint_fundraising · type H
- LUCKY 13 JOINT FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE — joint_fundraising · type H
- TAKE BACK THE HOUSE GA COMMITTEE — joint_fundraising · type H
- YOUNG GUNS VICTORY FUND II — joint_fundraising · type H
Recent votes
- 2026-05-15 · Cong. 119 · house roll 175
YEA on HR 8469 — Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. - 2026-05-15 · Cong. 119 · house roll 174
NAY on HR 8469 — Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 173
YEA on HR 8365 — Monitor Accountability Act - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 172
NAY on HR 8365 — Monitor Accountability Act - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 171
YEA on HR 5625 — Cashless Bail Reporting Act - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 170
NAY on HCONRES 75 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 169
YEA on HR 6260 — Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 168
NAY on HR 6260 — Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 - 2026-05-13 · Cong. 119 · house roll 167
YEA on HRES 1259 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping. - 2026-05-13 · Cong. 119 · house roll 166
YEA on HRES 1251 — Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.
Sponsored & cosponsored bills
- sponsor · 2026-05-15 — HR 8863 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities.
- sponsor · 2026-04-29 — HRES 1224 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7567) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2616) to require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1318) to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1346) to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
- cosponsor · 2026-04-23 — HR 2555 — Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025
- cosponsor · 2026-04-20 — HR 5271 — Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act
- sponsor · 2026-04-16 — HR 8322 — To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
- sponsor · 2026-04-15 — HRES 1175 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.
- cosponsor · 2026-03-24 — HR 5267 — American Franchise Act
- cosponsor · 2026-03-04 — HR 6976 — Duty Status Reform Act
- cosponsor · 2026-02-17 — HR 1628 — 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
- sponsor · 2026-02-12 — HR 7559 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny deduction for outsourcing payments.
Election prediction
Cycle 2026 · model baseline-v1 · base rate 15.1%
P(win) = 99.0%
| Feature | Δ P(win) |
|---|---|
| Base rate (historical) | 15.1% |
| incumbent | +78.0% |
| R (major party) | +10.0% |
Baseline model (incumbency × party × office). Calibration: backtest Brier score is the reference, see npm run db:ingest -- --source=predict-backtest-election. Future model versions must beat baseline Brier on the same held-out cohort or they don't ship.
Independent expenditures
Money spent by super PACs and other non-connected committees for or against this candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E (independent_expenditure CSV bulk).
| Cycle | Support | Oppose | IEs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0 | $1,748 | 1 |
Recent (latest 25)
| Date | Spender | For / against | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | MAHA PAC | oppose | $1,748 | Noncontrib acct - Text |
Transfers from committees
Direct contributions from PACs and party committees. Source: FEC pas2 bulk (committee-to-candidate transactions).
Top individual donors (2026 cycle)
Via this candidate's principal committee AUSTIN SCOTT FOR CONGRESS INC.
Aggregated from FEC Schedule A by donor (name + city + state). Employer + occupation reflect the donor's most recent gift. Source: FEC indiv bulk.
| Donor | Employer / occupation | City, ST | Gifts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL, CINDY D. | DANIEL DEFENSE · EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | RICHMOND HILL, GA | 1 | $3,500 |
| HARGROVE, RAFORD S. | — | ROTAN, TX | 1 | $2,500 |
| HATCHER, ROBERT | NONE · RETIRED | MACON, GA | 1 | $2,500 |
| HATCHER, ROBERT F. JR. | H2 CAPITAL, INC. · CEO | MACON, GA | 1 | $2,500 |
| COLLINS, SUSAN A. | NONE · OWNER | MACON, GA | 1 | $2,500 |
| FOWLER, KATHY | — | MEMPHIS, TX | 1 | $2,500 |
| JANSON, DAVID H. | — | WHITE HEATH, IL | 1 | $2,000 |
| COLE, JAMES M. III | MERCER UNIVERSITY · DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS | FORSYTH, GA | 1 | $1,500 |
| CARR, CHALMERS R. III | — | RIDGE SPRING, SC | 2 | $1,250 |
| WILLIAMSON, JASON L. | — | PAYNE, OH | 1 | $1,000 |
| BOWEN, WILLIAM I | BOWEN FARMING ENT · AGRICULTURE | TIFTON, GA | 1 | $1,000 |
| DONOHO, JEFFREY R. | — | MOUNT VERNON, IL | 1 | $1,000 |
| DONOHO, JOSHUA RICHARD | — | MOUNT VERNON, IL | 1 | $1,000 |
| GUERKE, WAYNE | NONE · RETIRED | TIFTON, GA | 1 | $1,000 |
| MILLER, WALTER L. | WW INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC · PARTNER | MACON, GA | 1 | $1,000 |
| STOMBRES, STEVE | HARBINGER STRATEGIES · PARTNER | FAIRFAX, VA | 1 | $1,000 |
| ANDRESS, VICTOR | — | MACON, GA | 1 | $1,000 |
| LATHAM, JAMES G. | — | BATH, NC | 1 | $500 |
| MCNEEL, STEVEN | SELF EMPLOYED · ATTORNEY | MACON, GA | 1 | $500 |
| WEBNER, WILLIAM M. II | — | WASHINGTON, DC | 1 | $500 |
| HORNE, O WENDELL III | REYNOLDS, HORNE & SURVANT · ATTORNEY | MACON, GA | 1 | $500 |
| HUNNICUTT, PLENN | — | MOULTRIE, GA | 1 | $500 |
| SONNENBERG, SAM | — | STERLING, CO | 1 | $500 |
| TURNER, MITCHELL | TURNER CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC · EXECUTIVE/CONSTRUCTION TEAM LEADER | MACON, GA | 1 | $250 |
| SCHWARTZ, L. A. JR. | SELF EMPLOYED · PHYSICIAN | MACON, GA | 1 | $250 |