约翰·肯尼迪于2026年辞去竞选副州长的职务,引发了一场特别选举。 Georgia Sen. John Kennedy resigned to run for lieutenant governor in 2026, triggering a special election.

格鲁吉亚共和党参议员约翰·肯尼迪从参议院辞职 立即生效 专注于他2026年竞选副州长的竞选活动 Georgia Republican State Senator John F. Kennedy has resigned from the Senate effective immediately to focus on his 2026 campaign for lieutenant governor. Macon地区律师于2014年首次当选,自2023年以来担任参议院临时议长,指出必须全心全意投身于竞选,避免与竞选筹资规则发生冲突。 The Macon-area attorney, first elected in 2014 and serving as Senate President Pro Tempore since 2023, cited the need to fully dedicate himself to the race and avoid conflicts with campaign finance rules. 他的辞职引发了一次特别选举,以填补其参议院第18区的席位,其中包括Macon-Bibb和周围各县的一部分席位。 His resignation triggers a special election to fill his Senate District 18 seat, which includes parts of Macon-Bibb and surrounding counties. 包括Steve Gooch、Greg Dolezal、Blake Tillery和David Clark, 民主党的Josh McLaurin也在竞选提名。 Kennedy is among several Republicans vying for the nomination, including Steve Gooch, Greg Dolezal, Blake Tillery, and David Clark, with Democrat Josh McLaurin also running. 现任总督伯特·琼斯竞选总督后,副总督的席位开放。 The lieutenant governor’s seat is open after incumbent Burt Jones runs for governor.