Jason Esteves

Jason Esteves lives in Atlanta, Georgia.[2] Esteves earned a B.A. in psychology from the University of Miami in 2005 and a J.D. from Emory University in 2010. His career experience includes working as a vice president of legal and an assistant general counsel with Equifax, an associate with McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, and a middle school social studies teacher with Fonville Middle School in the Houston Independent School District.[3] Esteves served on the Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education and has been affiliated with the KIPP South Fulton Academy, Georgia Appleseed's Young Professionals Council, and the Georgia Hispanic Bar Association.[3][4]

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Campaign websiteEsteves' campaign website stated the following:Cutting the Cost of LivingFor too many Georgia families, child care exceeds the cost of college tuition. At the same time, skyrocketing rents and home prices are putting homeownership further out of reach for families. Jason believes bringing down these costs is essential to strengthening our state’s economy, improving educational outcomes for Georgia students, and protecting the health and well-being of Georgia families. That’s why, in the State Senate, he sponsored legislation to expand early learning for three-year-olds in Georgia and bring down property taxes for seniors in Atlanta.As governor, Jason wants to ensure all Georgia families have access to quality, affordable child care and early childhood education while ensuring those same families can keep a roof over their heads. Jason will continue to stand up to the out-of-state corporations squeezing Georgia families out of the housing market, increase the housing supply, and protect renters from predatory landlords.Expanding Healthcare AccessHalf a million Georgians don’t have access to healthcare—and that number continues to grow with Donald Trump in the White House. Georgians are still being forced to choose between putting food on the table and paying for lifesaving prescription drugs like insulin. Jason is running for governor to change that. As governor, Jason will fight to lower the cost of insurance premiums by expanding Medicaid and getting more Georgians insured, lower the cost of prescription drugs, expand our rural hospitals and clinics, and secure much-needed resources for senior care across the state. Investing in Georgia’s Small BusinessesAs a small business owner, Jason Esteves understands the challenges and opportunities that come with opening a business. Our state’s entrepreneurs are the drivers of our state economy, as over half of all Georgians are employed by small businesses. As governor, Jason will prioritize local small businesses, making it easier for Georgians to access capital and build wealth for generations to come.Putting Georgia Students FirstAs a parent, former public school teacher, and former chair of the Atlanta Board of Education, Jason believes in the power of a strong public education system and knows that Georgia cannot thrive without investing in our students.As a state senator, Jason has been a champion for investing in literary programs and has stood up against voucher schemes that siphon resources away from our public schools.As governor, he is committed to fully funding our public schools and modernizing our school funding formula, increasing pay for Georgia’s teachers, and expanding early learning programs for three and four-year-olds. Protecting Reproductive FreedomFaced with one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the country, Georgia women continue to experience the most devastating effects of the Dobbs decision. Republican politicians have outlawed the right for Georgia women to make their own healthcare decisions, which has not only blocked women from getting timely medical care, but caused multiple women to lose their lives.Jason Esteves is running for governor to overturn Georgia’s restrictive abortion ban once and for all and restore a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions with her doctor and her family, not politicians.— Jason Esteves' campaign website (February 11, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

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Campaign website

Esteves' campaign website stated the following:

Why I'm Running

I’m running for re-election to the Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education because I know that our work to make APS the school system Atlanta’s families deserve is not done.

Since you elected me almost eight years ago, I have worked hard with my colleagues to stabilize a school system that had been rocked by scandal and dysfunction a little over a decade ago. We shored up APS’s finances and redirected more money than ever to school sites and classrooms. We reduced the size of the central office, and empowered school leaders and neighborhoods to drive the direction of their schools. And, most importantly, we prioritized equity in policy and through practice.

Because of these actions, we have seen positive movement. Graduation rates have gone from 51% to 80.3% in eight years. We have increased our partnerships with non-profits and business, which means more students have access to key wraparound services like mental health counselors, healthcare, and social workers. We have increased the number of students across the city are taking AP, IB, and college prep classes, and started the Atlanta College and Career Academy to help prepare students for college, career, and life. And due to investments in our teachers and staff, there is even more interest to join APS and stay here to help our students thrive.

I know this work is not done.

As an attorney and former public school teacher, I will continue to provide APS with the stable and honest leadership it needs to achieve its mission and vision.

I will continue to fight to ensure we have high-quality teachers and leaders in every class and school. I will ensure that we give more control to school communities to drive the direction of their school and cluster. I will also fight to improve our engagement efforts and ensure that parents and neighborhoods are fully engaged in their school and APS.

I will continue to work within the community and help raise the voices of students, teachers, and parents to make sure they are heard. Working together, I know that we can give every child in Atlanta the opportunity to receive the education they deserve.

I look forward to earning your support and your vote in the weeks and months ahead.[17]

—Jason Esteves' campaign website (2021)[18]

Esteves identified the following campaign themes for 2013:[19]

Hiring a transformative superintendent

Jason will work with his colleagues on the Board of Education to hire a superintendent that will transform the future of the school district. We are at a pivotal moment, and a visionary superintendent is needed to ensure our district fulfills its mandate to our children. Jason believes that the superintendent must be inspirational and compassionate, a cultivator and effective manager of talented leadership, and have a profound belief that every child in APS can succeed with the right opportunities. He knows that this is our moment to select that leader, and will not let the opportunity go to waste.

Ensuring APS's budget is focused on children

Jason will scrutinize APS's budget to ensure the district is directing its resources to what matters most -- our children. For far too long, valuable resources have been directed away from the classroom. Jason will work with his colleagues on the Board of Education and the administration to redirect resources to the classroom. With effective leaders at the helm of each public school, Jason believes that budgets should be catered to students' needs at the school-level. He will also work to ensure APS's central office is effective and efficient in providing support to schools.

Holding APS responsible

Jason will hold the administration and APS's stakeholders accountable. Jason believes that every stakeholder, including administrators, board members, teachers, and parents, must be held accountable for the success of Atlanta’s students. Having tackled tough problems in both the private and public sector, Jason is well-equipped to tackle tough issues to ensure our children are getting the support they deserve. He will fight against corruption and for results.

Advocating for our children

Jason will fight to ensure every child has access to an excellent public school. Jason knows that we need advocates on the APS Board of Education that refuse to play politics with our childrens' future. Jason believes education is the biggest determining factor of a child's future success and that every neighborhood should have access to an excellent public school. Jason will be a tireless advocate for APS's students and work to ensure they have the resources they need to succeed. Jason will also advocate to ensure teachers are rewarded for their hard work on behalf of our children.

Bringing stakeholders together

Jason will work to bring you to the table to help improve APS. As a business attorney and former public school teacher, Jason understands the necessity of active and engaged leadership at every level, from pre-K school classrooms to the APS Board of Education. As an active member of the community, Jason has the know-how to bring key stakeholders together to craft meaningful solutions to unsafe and low-performing schools.

Getting real results

Jason will be a staunch advocate for effective education policies help our children succeed and do not overburden teachers. With experience as a practicing attorney, board member of several nonprofits, and a former public school teacher, Jason knows how to get real results for the students of Atlanta. Our students do not need more talk -- they need action.

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