US EditionGeorgia Insurance Commissioner John King drops out of 2026 Republican race for US Senate
GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, JUL 24 – John King cited limited GOP support and slow fundraising as reasons for ending his Senate bid and will seek re-election as Georgia Insurance Commissioner instead.
- Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King announced on Thursday that he is ending his campaign for the 2026 Republican Senate nomination.
- King chose to end his Senate bid following a confidential discussion with Governor Brian Kemp, who is endorsing Derek Dooley in the race.
- King, who was appointed by Governor Kemp in 2019 and became the first Hispanic to win statewide office in Georgia, entered the race in early May to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff.
- King raised $518,000 but acknowledged that his chances of winning were slim, noting his background as a law enforcement officer and soldier, as well as being Georgia’s first Hispanic to hold statewide office. He added that he remains committed to his work ahead.
- King will now seek reelection as Insurance Commissioner and pledged to support a Senate nominee aligned with President Trump's agenda to keep Georgia's offices red.
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