Esteves, a Democrat from Atlanta, is preparing for a potential gubernatorial campaign in 2026. He has consulted with senior Democrats, lined up advisers, and had meetings with activists and donors. Esteves, who won his Georgia Senate seat in 2022, is considered highly electable and a potential contender in the race to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp.
While Esteves has not confirmed his plans publicly, they are an open secret among political circles. Republican insiders also acknowledge his potential appeal to voters. With the Republican race likely to focus on Attorney General Chris Carr and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, the Democratic field is more uncertain, with figures like Keisha Lance Bottoms, Michael Thurmond, Lucy McBath, and Stacey Abrams potentially entering the race.
Esteves, known for his support of abortion rights and Medicaid expansion, is expected to work on raising his profile. He has been a strong advocate for education measures in the Senate, and plans to address issues like updating the state’s school funding formula and push back against President Trump’s proposed elimination of the Department of Education.
In other news, the Georgia Legislature is considering a bill that would grant immunity to carpet companies and municipalities in cases of water contamination with PFAS chemicals. Additionally, there are efforts to address the state’s foster care system, which is facing significant funding deficits. Lawmakers are proposing additional funding to help support children in foster care.
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