'Results have spoken': Georgia 1st Congressional District Republican candidate skips runoff

Georgia voters pick likely future congresswoman, send other hopefuls to runoffs

Lilburn Democratic state Rep. Jasmine Clark, a candidate for the 13th congressional district, attends a candidate forum hosted by the Rockdale County Democratic Committee in Conyers, Ga. on April 16, 2026. Alander Rocha/Georgia RecorderGeorgia’s congressional delegation is about to look very different. At least four of the state’s 14 seats in Congress will have new occupants next year after three members are stepping down and another died in off…

'Results have spoken': Georgia 1st Congressional District Republican candidate skips runoff

Kingston took the stage shortly after receiving the results that he had over 50% of the votes, allowing him to skip the runoffs in June.