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Kelly Esti

DEMOCRAT

Kelly Esti is running for Georgia US Representative, District 8, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Kelly Esti is originally from Magnolia, Mississippi. He earned his bachelor's degree in management from Ottawa University, his Master's in Business Administration from Webster University, and doctorate degree in public policy analysis from Walden University. Kelly has volunteered on several non-profit boards, including, the Hapeville Board Zoning Appeals, The Main Street Academy Charter School, Georgia Equality, the Fulton County Community Zoning Board, and the Coalition for South Fulton Now. He currently live in Atlanta, Georgia.

Professional background

Kelly is currently the chief financial officer and co-owner of BroTagz LLC. He previously worked as an operations analyst and customer support agent at Delta Air Lines, a campaign manager for Friends of Donald Esti and Friends of Cory Ellis, a finance director, co-campaign manager, and chief fundraiser with the Committee to Elect Rafer Johnson, a finance director for Friends of Josh McNair, and a political consultant for the Office of the Chairman of Fulton County. Kelly is a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Political background

Kelly's campaign for U.S. House Georgia District 8 is his first run for public office.

Economy

Supports strengthening federal labor standards and workplace protections.

Supports repealing the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to increase federal revenue.

Supports reallocating federal spending to fund domestic programs rather than raising taxes on residents.

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Public Safety

Supports enforcing federal civil rights protections and ensuring fair treatment in federal programs.

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Healthcare

Supports strengthening federal healthcare programs.

Supports increased federal funding and improving healthcare services in rural communities.

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Education

Supports increased federal funding to expand access to education and workforce training programs.

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Energy & the Environment

Supports expanding access to renewable energy options such as solar and wind.

Supports federal funding to modernize local utility systems and energy infrastructure.

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Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports reducing the U.S. military budget and reallocating funds to domestic programs.

Supports reducing federal funding for immigration enforcement through Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Supports improving federal services and access to benefits for veterans and military families.

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Voting & Elections

As of March 11, 2026, Kelly Esti’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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