Jason Esteves is a public education leader, attorney, and state legislator running for Governor of Georgia. A lifelong Georgian and the son of working-class parents, Esteves was raised with a deep belief in the power of education, hard work, and public service to create opportunity.
Esteves has built his career around expanding opportunity for Georgia families—starting in public education. He served as Chair of the Atlanta Public Schools Board, where he helped guide one of the state’s largest school systems through major improvements in student outcomes, financial stability, and long-term planning. His leadership focused on strengthening public schools, supporting educators, and ensuring students had access to the resources they need to succeed.
He later was elected to the Georgia State Senate, where he has become a leading voice on education, economic opportunity, and protecting fundamental rights. In the legislature, Esteves has worked to lower costs for families, expand access to healthcare, and push back against policies that undermine public education and personal freedoms.
As Georgia faces an open-seat governor’s race in a rapidly changing political landscape, Esteves is running to bring pragmatic, forward-looking leadership to the state. He is focused on building a coalition that reflects Georgia’s diversity—uniting urban, suburban, and rural communities around shared priorities like affordability, education, and economic growth.
In a toss-up race and a key flip opportunity, Esteves is positioning himself as a candidate who can compete statewide, connect with working families, and deliver results for all Georgians.
Key Issue Stances & Priorities
Lowering Costs for Georgia Families — Esteves is focused on addressing rising costs—especially healthcare, housing, and everyday expenses—to help families across Georgia get ahead.
Strengthening Public Education — A core focus of his campaign, Esteves supports fully funding public schools, supporting teachers, and expanding access to opportunity through education.
Economic Opportunity & Job Growth — He supports policies that create good-paying jobs, strengthen small businesses, and expand economic development across all regions of the state.
Healthcare Access & Affordability — Esteves is committed to expanding access to affordable healthcare and reducing prescription drug costs.
Protecting Fundamental Freedoms — He has been a strong advocate for voting rights, reproductive freedom, and protecting democratic institutions in Georgia.
Why Jason Esteves
- Proven education leader (Atlanta Public Schools Board Chair)
- Georgia State Senator with a record on affordability and opportunity
- Strong statewide coalition potential across diverse regions
- Clear contrast in an open-seat race
- Well-positioned for a toss-up, flip opportunity
Day one as governor, we get to work:
Health: Lift Georgia’s abortion ban and restore reproductive freedom.
Wealth: Lower the cost of living, starting with housing.
Opportunity: Expand access to early learning.Building a Georgia where health, wealth, and opportunity are within reach for every Georgian.