GA-08 Democratic nominee?
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MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSmall business executive (CFO/co-owner, BroTagz Embroidery, LLC)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
LocationGeorgia
BackgroundSmall business executive (CFO/co-owner, BroTagz Embroidery, LLC)
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EducationWalden University — PhD, Public Policy & Policy Analysis (2018)
Notable personal detailsKelly Esti is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Georgia’s 8th Congressional District. Esti is a U.S. Navy veteran (nuclear-trained sailor) and has been involved in local civic and education-related boards in Hapeville and Fulton County, as well as LGBTQ advocacy work in Georgia. Esti has worked in small business leadership and has a background in public policy and finance.
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Positions
Healthcare
Treats healthcare as a public good and emphasizes expanding access, affordability, and reliability by strengthening federal health programs, funding rural clinics and hospitals, and improving access to essential services for veterans and district residents.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding access to renewable energy options, modernizing utility systems and power grids, and helping local governments access federal grants for energy infrastructure; emphasizes giving communities the choice to explore solar and wind where affordable and beneficial. Focus is on clean energy incentives and infrastructure modernization rather than explicit mandates to phase out fossil fuels or endorse specific international agreements.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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