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GA-01 Republican nominee?
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MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleInsurance executive
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationGeorgia
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BackgroundInsurance executive
Notable personal detailsJames Morris Kingston is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Georgia’s 1st Congressional District (GA-01) in the 2026 cycle. He has worked in the insurance industry and has been described as an insurance executive/broker based in the Savannah area. He is the son of former U.S. Representative Jack Kingston and ran with prominent Republican support, including a Donald Trump endorsement.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports state-empowered Medicaid with work requirements for able-bodied adults and restrictions on coverage for undocumented immigrants. Seeks to preserve Medicare for current seniors while implementing reforms to reduce waste and increase beneficiary choice. Emphasizes reducing federal spending and giving states more control over healthcare programs.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate describes himself as proudly pro-life and supports banning late-term abortions, ending taxpayer funding for abortion providers, and promoting adoption and support for expectant mothers while protecting conscience rights for medical professionals and faith-based organizations. His public campaign platform emphasizes restrictions on abortion rather than unrestricted access.
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Climate & Energy
Supports U.S. energy independence through expanded domestic drilling, streamlined permitting, and an all-of-the-above strategy that keeps gas and electricity affordable while reducing reliance on foreign energy. Emphasizes opposing what he describes as regulatory actions by the political left that constrain American energy production.
News
James Kingston is in the news because Donald Trump endorsed him in Georgia’s 1st Congressional District race. He is also one of the Republican primary candidates backed by a pro-AI super PAC network that pledged $1.5 million for GOP primaries in several states. Georgia’s primary election has now been held, but the results are still pending.
Trump endorses Republican front-runners in Georgia races for U.S. House
Pro-AI super PAC pledges $1.5M to back three GOP primary candidates
Live results will be posted here as Savannah area precincts report
Endorsements
Endorsers of James Kingston for GA-01 Republican nominee?
Donald Trump
Public figure
Donald Trump endorsed Jim Kingston for Georgia's 1st Congressional District.
Club for Growth PAC
Political organization
Club for Growth PAC endorsed Jim Kingston in Georgia's 1st Congressional District race.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Advocacy group
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Jim Kingston for Georgia's 1st Congressional District.
Dr. McCormick
Public endorsement
Dr. McCormick endorsed Jim Kingston for Congress in Georgia's 1st District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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