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Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King enters US Senate race
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King launched his campaign for US Senate on Monday. King joins Rep. Buddy Carter as the only candidates so far to enter the GOP primary. Gov. Brian Kemp and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene are the notable names who have decided not to run.
Rep. Buddy Carter enters race for Georgia's U.S. Senate seat in 2026
The announcement comes just days after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he would not be on the ballot to challenge Jon Ossoff in 2026.
Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp won’t run for US Senate seat in 2026 against Democrat Jon Ossoff
ATLANTA (AP) — Brian Kemp, Georgia’s Republican governor, announced Monday that he’s not running for U.S. Senate in 2026 against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff.
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King enters primary in hopes of unseating Ossoff
Georgia insurance commissioner joins the Republican primary election in hopes of unseating Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff next year.
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King launches bid for U.S. Senate seat against Ossoff
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King (R-GA) kicked off his U.S. Senate bid on Monday, leaning into his credentials in the military and law enforcement while portraying Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) as out of step with the state’s values.
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King enters 2026 Republican race for US Senate
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King on Monday became the second major Republican to enter the 2026 race to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen Jon Ossoff, saying “President Trump needs reinforcements and Georgia needs a new senator.”
Another GOP contender joins Georgia race for U.S. Senate
John King, Georgia’s insurance commissioner, has joined the Republican primary election in hopes of unseating Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff next year. Gov. Brian Kemp’s announcement last week that he would not be running for the Senate opened the door to a host of potential candidates.
Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King launches U.S. Senate campaign
John King, the current Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, announces he is running for U.S. Senate. On Monday, King announced he is running to unseat U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, a Democrat who is facing reelection,
Marjorie Taylor Greene declines to challenge Jon Ossoff in Georgia Senate race
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene won't challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia in next year’s midterms.
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House GOP firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene says she won't run for Georgia Senate seat
“The political consultants embedded in the White House don’t know Georgia like I do.” Greene added that she doesn’t want to serve in a Senate that’s unwilling to shake up the status quo ...