Jim Kingston

RepublicanU.S. House – GA-1 (Coastal Georgia)

HometownSavannah, GA

ElectionNovember 3, 2026

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About

Savannah insurance executive and son of former U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston, who represented this coastal district for over 20 years. Kingston won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary outright with about 52% of the vote in a six-candidate field, avoiding a runoff, and was endorsed by President Donald Trump. He is the favorite in the solidly Republican district.

Key Issues

Coastal EconomyMilitary BasesBorder SecuritySmall Business

Experience

Republican Nominee GA-1 (2026)

Insurance executive

Son of former U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston

Endorsements

★ President Donald Trump

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Open seat — Rep. Buddy Carter vacated GA-1 to run for U.S. Senate. Republican Jim Kingston faces Democrat Amanda Hollowell on November 3. Covers coastal SE Georgia including Savannah's suburbs, Brunswick, and the Golden Isles. Solidly Republican district.

Election dayNovember 3, 2026

Race typeGeneral Election

Registration endsOctober 5, 2026

Early voting startsOctober 13, 2026

Early voting endsOctober 30, 2026

Also in this race

1 other candidate

Amanda Hollowell

Democrat

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