Key Facts
Background
John Kennedy earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and a law degree from Mercer University. He has served as District 18’s State Senator since 2015 and was elected as Caucus Chairman for the Senate majority for his second term [2]. Kennedy takes part in five committees, working as Vice-Chairman of the Banking and Financial Services Committee and Secretary of the Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee. He is also a member of the subcommittee on Judiciary Group B and the subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety. Kennedy is also the Chair of the Judicial Committee and of the Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee [4].
Kennedy practices law at James-Bates-Brannan-Groover, LLP, while serving on the Executive Board of Directors for the Central Georgia Council and Boy Scouts of America [1] [5].
Key Issues
Reproductive Rights
Kennedy is pro-life and has voted to limit accessibility to abortion-inducing drugs [1].
Gun Policy
Kennedy is against gun control [3].
Education
Kennedy believes in preventing critical race theory and other “divisive” ideologies from entering the classroom [3].
Economy
Kennedy supports lowering taxes, in addition to funneling investment into infrastructure and education. He supports the suspending of the state gas tax [3].
Elections
Kennedy has voted for several voting restriction laws, such as limiting absentee voting to seniors [4].
Endorsements
National Rifle Association [4]
Sources
5 LinkedIn