ATLANTA — State Senator John Kennedy has officially entered the race for lieutenant governor, joining a growing list of candidates vying to succeed outgoing Lt. Governor Burt Jones.
Kennedy, who currently represents Georgia’s 18th District in central Georgia, is the fifth Republican to announce a bid for the GOP primary. Jones is widely believed to be considering a run for governor, leaving the lieutenant governor’s seat open in 2026.
On the Democratic side, State Senator Josh McLaurin remains the only declared candidate in the race so far.
Kennedy is now one of five Republicans running in the primary to replace Lt. Governor Burt Jones.
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