Kelly Esti
DemocratAnalyst, Delta Air Lines
Kelly Esti is the Democratic nominee in Georgia's 8th District; he holds a PhD in public policy and an MBA and works as an analyst at Delta Air Lines2. He served in the Navy as a nuclear-trained sailor and was among the founders of the city of South Fulton2.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Income taxesRaise taxes on the highest earners and corporations to pay for programsmedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- His Ballotpedia survey says wealthy individuals and large multinational corporations should pay their fair share of taxes to fund investments in infrastructure, rural internet, education and lower healthcare costs. (2026) source
No public position found on: National debt, Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.
Record
- Enlisted in the Navy after high school and served as a nuclear-trained sailor2.
- Served on the Fulton County Zoning Board and the Hapeville Board of Appeals and as Legislative Chair of Georgia Equality2.
- On the Nov 3, 2026 general election ballot for Georgia's 8th District as the Democratic nominee; his opponent is incumbent Austin Scott1.
Who funds this campaign
Official reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
Cash on hand includes money left over from the campaign's earlier races, so it can be more than raised minus spent.
Where the money came from
- People who gaveincluding $843 in gifts under $200$18,343
- The candidate's own money and loans$1,000
Gifts from individual people are listed by name in the full filings. See every report on FEC.gov. Numbers updated October 6, 2026; we add no labels or judgments to any donor.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (2)
Every claim on this page links to one of these
- Georgia Secretary of State: November 3, 2026 General ElectionGeorgia Secretary of State
- Kelly Esti (Candidate Connection survey)Ballotpedia