Latest News About Jason Esteves Georgia State governor bid September 2025

Updated 2026-06-18 05:24

Jason Esteves quit from the Georgia State Senate in September 2025 to pursue a Georgia governor run in 2026. The open seat was handled through a special election process. Previously, he was Atlanta school board chair, campaigned for state Senate, with coverage noting timing consequences of mid-term resignations to pursue higher office.

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Jason Esteves: The Record

Esteves resigned his State Senate seat on September 10, 2025 — becoming, as the AJC noted, "the first Georgia lawmaker this cycle to give up a post early in pursuit of higher office." His constituents lost their full representation. A special election had to be called to fill his seat. Resignation #2

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