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Kelly Esti
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Georgia’s 8th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Kelly Esti is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Georgia’s 8th District on November 3, 2026, against Austin Scott (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Kelly Esti’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Kelly Esti’s campaign has raised $27,963 in the 2026 election cycle through September 30, 2026, and had $3,709 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$20,963
- The candidate’s own money and loans$7,000
From donors who gave over $200: $2,500 after refunds, in gifts through March 31, 2026; 100% from Georgia, 0% from other states. Top states: Georgia $2,500 (100%). Fewer than 5 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6GA08138 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Kelly Esti’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Kelly Esti (Democratic); Austin Scott (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: Austin Scott (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 4; all agree
- Georgia 8th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Georgia race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Georgia
Early voting: Oct 13 – Oct 30. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Georgia
- Check your registration on Georgia’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Georgia
Ballots already cast in Georgia: 1,780,339 (early in person and absentee, accepted, as of Oct 25; Georgia Secretary of State): 45% of 2022 midterm turnout in Georgia (3,964,926) · 24% of registered voters in Georgia
About Kelly Esti
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Kelly Esti quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Has worked in the Navy, education leadership and running a small business. · kellyesti4congress.com (source for Has worked in the Navy, education leadership and running a small business.) (archived copy of the source for Has worked in the Navy, education leadership and running a small business.)
- Navy veteran. · kellyesti4congress.com (source for Navy veteran.) (archived copy of the source for Navy veteran.)
- Holds a PhD. · kellyesti4congress.com (source for Holds a PhD.) (archived copy of the source for Holds a PhD.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at kellyesti4congress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at kellyesti4congress.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “Treating healthcare as a public good means focusing on access, affordability, and reliability.” kellyesti4congress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Supporting strong worker rights isn’t just about fairness—it’s about building a stable economy where families can plan for the future.” kellyesti4congress.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: No statement found (looked at kellyesti4congress.com (checked for Immigration, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Housing: No statement found (looked at kellyesti4congress.com (checked for Housing, page 1); October 25, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Kelly Esti has used:
Photo of Kelly Esti: Dr. Kelly Esti for Congress (photo of Kelly Esti), used with permission.
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Questions and answers
Has Kelly Esti been backed by AIPAC?
No. Kelly Esti has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Kelly Esti had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.