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Georgia 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.

  • In Atlanta, John King, Georgia Insurance Commissioner, announced on X that he likely wouldn't secure the GOP nomination to face Jon Ossoff, citing limited prospects.
  • Amid consolidation efforts, Gov. Brian Kemp has worked to unify support behind Derek Dooley according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, influencing King's decision to suspend his campaign.
  • Having begun his bid in mid-May, John King, Georgia Insurance Commissioner, noted on social media he saw no clear path forward, so he suspended his campaign last Thursday.
  • Following King's exit, Georgia Republicans are left searching for other options to challenge Ossoff, as Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King and Governor Brian Kemp opted not to run, leaving the GOP field narrowed.
  • Further consolidation emerges as Kemp, according to reports, has spoken with Trump to rally support for a candidate, and told U.S. Rep. Mike Collins he supports Derek Dooley’s upcoming campaign, as King suspended his Senate bid, citing limited prospects.
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11ALIVE broke the news in on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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