Latest News About Esteves: Jason Resigns Georgia State gubernatorial run Sept. 2025

Updated 2026-06-18 05:24

Jason Esteves quit from the state Senate in Georgia in Sept. 2025 to launch a Georgia governor run in 2026. The open seat was filled via a special election process. Prior, he served as Atlanta school board chair, then ran for the state Senate, with coverage noting fundraising implications 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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