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U.S. House · GA-08 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Kelly Esti

Democratic candidate for Georgia's 8th Congressional District

Navy veteran, policy researcher and small-business owner focused on rural care, infrastructure, public education, labor protections and civil rights.

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DistrictGA-08
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Kelly stands.

Campaign position

Fund education and workforce training

  • Supports federal education programs and affordable learning opportunities
  • Backs school and workforce funding that reaches local communities

Campaign position

Modernize utilities and expand energy options

  • Supports utility modernization grants and rural energy access
  • Backs communities choosing renewable alternatives to reduce long-term costs

Campaign position

Strengthen rural clinics and hospitals

  • Supports stronger federal health programs and rural hospital funding
  • Backs dependable access to essential health services

Campaign position

Invest in transportation and broadband

  • Supports federal funding for roads and bridges and local transit options
  • Backs broadband access for students and businesses

Campaign position

Enforce civil rights in federal programs

  • Supports consistent enforcement of civil-rights protections
  • Wants public services and federal agencies to treat residents fairly

Campaign position

Enforce labor standards and workplace protections

  • Supports federal labor standards and enforcement of worker safeguards
  • Wants economic policy to improve workplace security

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2015–2017

    Accomplishment

    Helped organize South Fulton cityhood

    Co-founded and raised funds for the South Fulton Now coalition, working across parties on the cityhood effort.

  2. 1999–2002

    Experience

    Navy nuclear-program sailor

    Served aboard the USS Henry M. Jackson in the Navy’s nuclear program.

  • Experience

    Embroidery company finance officer

    Serves as co-owner and chief financial officer of BroTagz Embroidery.

  • Experience

    Hapeville zoning board member

    Served on Hapeville’s zoning board.

  • Experience

    Fulton County zoning board member

    Served on Fulton County’s zoning board.

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