Kennedy, 59, is a native of Adrian, Georgia. He has served in the General Assembly since 2015 and as President Pro Tempore of the Georgia Senate since January 2023. Kennedy’s announcement comes as the current lieutenant governor, Burt Jones, is expected to enter the gubernatorial race, freeing up the number two position in Georgia leadership.

The race for lieutenant governor got a little more crowded on Monday as Macon Republican state Sen. John Kennedy announced he’s a candidate. So far, one Democrat and two Republicans have thrown their hat into the race,

Sen. Kennedy has represented Middle Georgia in the senate for a decade. He says he's a "common sense Republican."