ATLANTA — Jason Esteves resigned his state Senate seat on Wednesday to focus on his campaign for governor.

“One thing has become clear from my time in the Senate: the challenges Georgia is facing require bold solutions and new leadership in the governor’s office," Esteves said in a statement. "That’s why I’m resigning from the State Senate — because the best way I can serve the people of Georgia is by putting my whole heart into this campaign."

Esteves, a Democrat, has served constituents in Fulton and Cobb counties in District 35. He cited several accomplishments, including a tax cut for seniors and leading the fight to stop the split of Atlanta into two municipalities.

The field of Democratic primary contenders includes Esteves , former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms , former

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