General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: May 19, 2026
The incumbent U.S. House member from Georgia's 8th District, he earned his degree in risk management and insurance. He owned a brokerage firm for nearly 20 years and serves on various community boards. No additional information about his current policy positions is available.
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James Cooper III ran for U.S. House Georgia District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Justin Laster ran for U.S. House Georgia District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Kelly Esti is a Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and analyst running for U.S. House in Georgia for the first time. He emphasizes accountability, equitable systems, and transportation and infrastructure investment.
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Michelle Cope ran for U.S. House Georgia District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Mike Reece ran for U.S. House Georgia District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Roman Coley Davis is independent candidate for U.S. House Georgia District 8, running for office for the first time. Roman Coley Davis emphasizes border and immigration and defense and security.
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Vinson Watkins ran for U.S. Senate Georgia in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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The incumbent U.S. House member from Georgia's 8th District, he earned his degree in risk management and insurance. He owned a brokerage firm for nearly 20 years and serves on various community boards. No additional information about his current policy positions is available.
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Justin Lucas is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Georgia District 8 in the 2026 election.
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Kelly Esti is a Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and analyst running for U.S. House in Georgia for the first time. He emphasizes accountability, equitable systems, and transportation and infrastructure investment.
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