The field in the next election for U.S. Senate in Georgia just shrank. John King, one of the two Republicans who declared his candidacy to unseat Democratic incumbent John Ossoff next year, has suspended his campaign, saying it’s clear there is little path forward for the nomination.
Elected as Georgia’s Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner three years ago, King announced in May that he would challenge U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter of St. Simons in the Senate GOP primary. More Republicans could jump in, including college and pro football coach Derek Dooley.
The son of legendary Bulldogs coach Vince Dooley is rumored to be favored by Kemp. King, meanwhile, will run for re-election to his state post.
