Jason Esteves resigned from the Georgia Senate in Sep 2025 to launch a gubernatorial campaign in 2026. The seat opening was filled via a special election process. Earlier, he served as board chair for Atlanta Public Schools, then ran for the state Senate, with coverage noting transition implications of mid-term resignations to pursue higher office.
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ballotpedia.orgDemocratic gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves resigned his Georgia Senate seat Wednesday as he launches his campaign for governor in 2026.
ground.newsJason Esteves on Thursday launched his campaign for a state Senate seat.
www.ajc.comEsteves 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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