Nate Jester
Nate Jester is running for election to the Atlanta City Council to represent District 11 in Georgia. He is on the ballot in the general runoff election on December 2, 2025. He advanced from the general election on November 4, 2025.
Jester completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Nate Jester was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2012 to 2017. He graduated from Benjamin E. Mays High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from the United States Naval Academy in 2012 and a law degree from Harvard Law School in 2020. His career experience includes working as an attorney, co-founder of a real estate firm, and Marine Corps infantry officer.[1]
Jester has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
- Emerging 100 of Atlanta
- LEAD Atlanta
- New Leaders Council
- Benjamin E. Mays High School Alumni Association
Elections
2025
See also: City elections in Atlanta, Georgia (2025)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Atlanta City Council District 11
Nate Jester and Wayne Martin are running in the general runoff election for Atlanta City Council District 11 on December 2, 2025.
Candidate | ||
 | Nate Jester (Nonpartisan)  | |
| Wayne Martin (Nonpartisan) | ||
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General election
General election for Atlanta City Council District 11
The following candidates ran in the general election for Atlanta City Council District 11 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Wayne Martin (Nonpartisan) | 33.2 | 3,028 | |
| ✔ | | Nate Jester (Nonpartisan) | 20.7 | 1,885 |
 | Toni Belin-Ingram (Nonpartisan) | 15.9 | 1,447 | |
 | Harold Hardnett (Nonpartisan) | 10.2 | 931 | |
 | Andre Burgin (Nonpartisan) | 6.3 | 572 | |
| Reginald Rushin (Nonpartisan) | 6.0 | 550 | ||
| Curt Collier (Nonpartisan) | 4.2 | 385 | ||
| Steven Dingle (Nonpartisan) | 3.4 | 313 | ||
| Total votes: 9,111 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Keith Lewis (Nonpartisan)
- Sherry Williams (Nonpartisan)
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2025
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Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Nate Jester completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jester's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Affordability is at the heart of my campaign. First, I will protect current homeowners in Southwest Atlanta from displacement and rising costs, making sure families who built this community can stay. Second, I will expand pathways to homeownership and increase affordable housing opportunities, so the working families and the next generation has a real chance to plant roots here. Homes are the foundation of community, and District 11 deserves policies that protect our legacy while opening doors for the future.
- District 11 deserves investment and leadership that put us first. For too long, our infrastructure and constituent needs have been at the back of the line. I will fight for sidewalks, streets, parks, and transit that match the quality of other parts of Atlanta, and I will ensure that City Hall responds quickly and transparently when neighbors need help. My priority is accountability and service.
- Building a stronger District 11 means investing in people: from seniors and youth to small businesses and working families. I will fight to expand access to good jobs, resources for seniors to age with dignity, programs that keep young people engaged and supported, and capital for local businesses to grow. When we strengthen our economy and provide real opportunities, we also create safer neighborhoods, because safety comes from stability and hope.
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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