Austin Scott

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James Austin Scott

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth December 10, 1969 (Age: 56)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Austin Scott graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in risk management and insurance from the University of Georgia. He passed the Series 7 Exam and has since held leadership roles in the private sector, serving as president of the Southern Group, LLC and a partner in Lockett Station Group, LLC. Early in his career, Scott was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives at a young age, where he chaired the Governmental Affairs Committee and served on the Appropriations, Rules, and Ways and Means Committee. He is known for his bipartisan efforts, notably leading the charge to remove the Confederate battle emblem from the state's flag.

Political Ideas

Austin Scott's political identity is rooted in a commitment to conservative values and free market principles, yet he demonstrates an ideologically agile approach by collaborating across party lines. His legislative record reveals a surprising alignment with opposing factions on certain environmental regulations, hinting at a calculated strategy to protect regional industrial interests. Scott's rhetorical style is grounded in a strong emphasis on localism, often framing national issues through the lens of their impact on Georgia families and small businesses. This unique blend of conservatism and strategic pragmatism raises questions about how he reconciles these seemingly disparate elements in his policymaking.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ACTIVE

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 8th District

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Jimmy Cooper , Kelly Esti

Georgia House of Representatives 8th District Republican Primary

Unopposed

Win
2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia 8th District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

231,547 votes (68.92%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Agriculture
Armed Services
Intelligence
Rules
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia's 8th congressional district, 2022

178,700 votes (68.60%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia's 8th congressional district, 2020

198,701 votes (64.50%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia's 8th congressional district, 2018

198,152 votes (99.70%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia's 8th congressional district, 2016

173,983 votes (67.60%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia's 8th congressional district, 2014

129,938 votes (100.00%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia's 8th congressional district, 2012

197,789 votes (100.00%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia's 8th district general election, November 2, 2010

52.70% of vote

Win

Georgia's 8th district Republican primary, July 20, 2010

52.36% of vote

Win