Kelvin King, a former Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and husband of State Election Board member Janelle King, has launched a bid for secretary of state, joining State Rep. Tim Fleming in the race to become Georgia’s next top elections officer.
In an op-ed announcing his candidacy, King emphasized the need to restore voter confidence in Georgia, citing concerns often raised by right-wing election activists about the security of voting machines and accuracy of the state’s voter rolls. He also promised to fire government employees who “attack political candidates or supporters,” though he did not include any specific examples of government employee misconduct.
“A Kelvin King candidacy is rooted in service, business experience, and a commitment to truth,” he wrote. “I’m not here to play politics. I’m here to build bridges, restore trust and secure elections that are fair, efficient, and transparent for every Georgian.”
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