GA-SEN: Republican John King withdraws from U.S. Senate race

Republican John King dropped his U.S. Senate bid Thursday and says he will instead seek another term as Georgia’s insurance commissioner.

King announced his decision with a social media post at a time when other high-profile Republicans, like former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley and U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, are increasingly seen as likely entrants in the race.

“I got into the U.S. Senate race to beat Jon Ossoff, not distract from the mission,” King said in a statement. “Right now it’s clear there’s little path forward to the nomination, so today I’m suspending my campaign.”

King recently reported raising $518,000 to fuel his campaign, lagging behind Republican Congressman Buddy Carter’s $3.5 million haul. Ossoff, meanwhile, reported raising more than $41 million in the most recent quarter.




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