Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King launches bid for US Senate seat against Ossoff

Published May 12, 2025 11:18am ET



Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King launched his U.S. Senate bid on Monday, leaning into his credentials in the military and law enforcement while portraying Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) as out of step with the state’s values. 

As Georgia’s first Latino to win a statewide election, King is positioning himself as a unifying figure, seeking to connect traditional Republicans with the pro-Trump voters who hold sway in the party’s grassroots.

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