John F. Kennedy (Georgia politician)
John Kennedy | |
|---|---|
| President pro tempore of the Georgia State Senate | |
| In office January 9, 2023 – June 2, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Butch Miller |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 18th district | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Cecil Staton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Flanders Kennedy August 20, 1965 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Susan Eberhardt |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Mercer University (BA, JD) |
John Flanders Kennedy (born August 20, 1965) is an American politician. He is a member of the Georgia State Senate from the 18th district and has been serving since 2015. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Kennedy previously served as the President Pro Tempore of the Georgia State Senate until his announcement on June 2, 2025, that he will run for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia. Per Rule 1-1.2 (f) of the Georgia Senate, "In the event the President Pro Tempore publicly announces an intention to run for an elected office other than his or her State Senate seat, files a declaration of intention to accept campaign contributions for such office, or qualifies to run for such office, the office of the President Pro Tempore shall be deemed vacant," meaning the office is therefore vacant automatically.