Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King on Monday became the second major Republican to enter the 2026 race to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen Jon Ossoff, saying “President Trump needs reinforcements and Georgia needs a new senator.

Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King has joined the race to take on Sen. Jon Ossoff in next year’s midterm election.

Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King launched his campaign for US Senate on Monday. King joins Rep. Buddy Carter as the only candidates so far to enter the GOP primary. Gov. Brian Kemp and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene are the notable names who have decided not to run.