Kelvin King
Republican candidate for Secretary of State in Georgia
Georgia Republican Secretary of State nominee?
$28.3K
JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
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Kelvin King is trading at 0% to win the Georgia Republican Secretary of State nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleBusinessman
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationGeorgia
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BackgroundBusinessman
Notable personal detailsKelvin D. King is a Republican candidate who ran in the 2026 Georgia Secretary of State primary. He is an Air Force veteran and businessman who has described prior work as an Air Force contracting officer and as the owner of a construction company that does public-sector work. He previously ran for U.S. Senate in Georgia in 2022.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reducing taxes and cutting government spending, including proposals to eliminate or greatly reduce certain federal agencies and advocate for consumption-based tax approaches. Favors pro-business, smaller-government fiscal policies.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Opposes abortion and frames it as harming unborn life; supports legal measures that restrict abortion access. Endorses enforcement of Georgia laws that protect the unborn and has criticized pro‑choice positions as inconsistent with his values.
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Public Safety & Guns
Supports the Second Amendment and positions himself as a defender of gun rights, saying he will not support measures that infringe on the right to defend one’s life. Public statements and campaign materials emphasize preserving and strengthening gun rights while opposing federal actions that he views as restricting the Second Amendment.
Latest News
Kelvin King is in the news because he is a Republican candidate in Georgia’s secretary of state runoff, with debates held ahead of the June 16 election. The race comes amid a broader fight over Georgia election rules and voting machines, including lawmakers delaying any major voting-system changes until 2028. Recent court and legislative developments have also kept election administration in the state in focus.
Georgia GOP group leader tied to First Liberty fined $500K, referred to DA
GA lawmakers end session without settling conflict on voting machines
Georgia’s QR codes for counting votes will remain for midterms after lawmakers vote to delay a fix
Georgia runoff debates offer voters a final look at top candidates
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2024Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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