Kelly Esti, Ph. D.

Kelly Esti is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Georgia’s 8th Congressional District. A Navy veteran who served as a nuclear operator and a small business CFO, Dr. Esti holds a PhD in Public Policy and has a deep background in municipal planning. His platform prioritizes affordable lifelong education, sustainable infrastructure, and poverty eradication through evidence-based policy. Having served as a legislative aide and community advocate, he aims to bring specialized expertise in finance and policy to Washington. Esti is committed to transparent, service-grounded representation that addresses the unique utility and economic needs of rural and urban Georgia alike.