John F. Kennedy (Georgia politician)
John F. Kennedy | |
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President pro tempore of the Georgia Senate | |
Assumed office January 9, 2023 |
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Preceded by | Butch Miller |
Member of the Georgia Senate from the 18th district |
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Assumed office January 12, 2015 |
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Preceded by | Cecil Staton |
Personal details | |
Born | John Flanders Kennedy August 20, 1965 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | 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.[1][2]
Electoral history and tenure
Kennedy was unopposed in the 2020 election,[3] as well as the 2018 election and 2016 election. [4][5]
Kennedy won reelection in 2022 with a vote share of 64.4%.[6]
In January 2024, Kennedy co-sponsored S.B. 390, which would withhold government funding for any libraries in Georgia affiliated with the American Library Association. The bill was drafted following the election of ALA President Emily Drabinski and allegations of the organization promoting a personal ideology and influencing librarian certification.[7][8][9]
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Preceded by | President pro tempore of the Georgia Senate 2023–present |
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