Georgia Republican Secretary of State nominee?
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JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusiness owner
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationGeorgia
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BackgroundBusiness owner
EducationUnited States Air Force Academy — Bachelor of Science (1996)
Notable personal detailsKelvin D. King is a Georgia businessman and U.S. Air Force veteran who previously ran in the 2022 Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Georgia. He is the owner of a construction company and has been active in Republican politics and election-administration debates. In 2026, he is a Republican candidate for Georgia Secretary of State.
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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.
News
Kelvin King is in the news as a Republican candidate in Georgia’s secretary of state runoff, with debates scheduled ahead of the June 16 election. Recent coverage also centers on Georgia’s unresolved voting machine fight, including a delayed replacement plan that now stretches to 2028. Separate court rulings have also affected how county election boards can reject GOP nominees, adding to the broader election administration debate in the state.
Georgia GOP group leader tied to First Liberty fined $500K, referred to DA
GA lawmakers end session without settling conflict on voting machines
Georgia runoff debates offer voters a final look at top candidates
A Georgia appeals court rules Fulton County can reject GOP election board picks
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20242022
2024
LatestCycle 2022
Cycle 2024
Source: FEC
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