Kelly Esti
Kelly Esti (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 8th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Georgia's 8th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 8
Roman Coley Davis is running in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 8 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 8
James Cooper III, Kelly Esti, Justin Laster, and Justin Lucas are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 8 on May 19, 2026.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 8
Incumbent Austin Scott and Vinson Watkins are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 8 on May 19, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
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2026 Elections
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