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John King Enters Georgia Senate Race, Highlighting Military and Law Enforcement Credentials

The state's insurance commissioner and first Hispanic statewide official joins the GOP primary to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in a pivotal 2026 race.

FILE - Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King makes a statement and answers questions from the media following a tour of Fieldale Farms while visiting Gainesville, Ga., Friday, May 15, 2020. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, file)
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King, here at a campaign rally in 2022, is running for Senate.
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Overview

  • John King, Georgia's insurance commissioner, announced his candidacy for the 2026 Republican Senate primary, becoming the second major GOP contender in the race.
  • King emphasized his background as a former major general in the Georgia National Guard and a police chief, as well as his immigrant story from Mexico at age 17.
  • He aligned his campaign closely with former President Donald Trump, stating that Trump needs 'reinforcements' in Washington to address pressing issues.
  • King faces a significant fundraising challenge against incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff, who has already raised over $11 million in 2025, setting the stage for an expensive race.
  • The Republican primary field is growing, with five other GOP officeholders considering bids in what is shaping up to be a competitive contest in a key swing state.