John Kennedy was born in 1965 in Adrian, Georgia. He received a bachelor's degree in economics and a J.D. from Mercer University in 1987 and 1990. His work experience included serving as a partner at James-Bates-Brannan-Groover, LLP, specializing in civil litigation, trial work, business advice, and fiduciary law. As of December 2025, he also served on the executive board of directors for the Central Georgia Council and Boy Scouts of America.
Kennedy advocates for continued tax relief, solutions for student absenteeism, and is proud of his work on Marsy’s Law. His campaign focuses on conservative results, cutting taxes, creating jobs, strengthening the pro-business environment, supporting law enforcement, expanding school choice, and cracking down on criminals and gangs.
John Kennedy served in the Georgia State Senate, District 18, from January 12, 2015, to December 9, 2025. He was elected president pro tempore in 2022 and served as Gov. Nathan Deal's floor leader and Republican Caucus chairman. He resigned from the State Senate to focus on his Lieutenant Governor campaign.
TransparencyUSA reports John F Kennedy with $1,663,540 in total contributions and $677,035 in total expenditures, with data through December 31, 2025.
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