Georgia's 8th congressional district is a

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in the U.S. state of

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. The district is currently represented by Republican Austin Scott. The district is located in central and south-central Georgia, and stretches from the geographical center of the state to the

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border. The district includes the cities of Cordele, Tifton, Moultrie, Valdosta, and portions of Macon.2012 Congressional maps
Georgia Legislature. Last accessed January 1, 20122012 Congressional maps - closeup of Macon and Columbus
Georgia Legislature. Last accessed January 1, 2012

Counties

* Atkinson * Baldwin * Ben Hill * Berrien * Bibb (''Partial, see also '') * Bleckley * Brooks * Clinch * Colquitt *

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List of members representing the district

Election results

2002

2004

2006

*A Republican mid-decade redistricting made this Macon-based district more compact and somewhat more Republican. Incumbent Marshall faced a very tough challenge by former U.S. Representative Mac Collins, who represented an adjoining district from 1993 to 2005. Less than 60 percent of the population in Marshall's present 3rd District was retained in the new 8th District. The reconfigured 8th includes Butts County, which was the political base of Collins, who once served as chair of the county commission. On the other hand, the 8th also includes all of the city of Macon where Marshall served as

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from 1995 until 1999. The race featured heavy spending, not only by the candidates themselves but also from independent groups. During the campaign,

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George W. Bush attended a rally on Collins' behalf.

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2022

References

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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present

External links

PDF map of Georgia's 8th district at ''nationalatlas.gov''

Georgia's 8th district at ''GovTrack.us''
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Recent results in presidential elections