John King Ends Senate Bid, Seeks Reelection

Georgia Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner John F. King has suspended his 2026 U.S. Senate campaign, citing limited prospects for securing the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. King announced he will instead seek re-election as insurance commissioner and emphasized his support for a Senate nominee aligned with President Trump's agenda. The Republican primary field has become more crowded, with U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter officially declaring his candidacy and others, such as Mike Collins and Derek Dooley, considering runs. Governor Brian Kemp has reportedly worked to consolidate GOP support behind a consensus candidate. King, the first Hispanic elected to statewide office in Georgia, was appointed in 2019 and won a full term in 2022. Ossoff, currently the only Democrat in the race, has already amassed a significant campaign war chest.