Jim Kingston declares victory in GOP primary for Georgia’s 1st Congressional District

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Voters across Georgia’s 1st Congressional District headed to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on a crowded Republican primary race to replace U.S. Representative Buddy Carter.

The district, which includes Savannah and stretches from Chatham County south to Charlton County, has drawn several candidates hoping to earn the GOP nomination and represent southeast Georgia in Congress.

Six Republican candidates are on the ballot: Brian Montgomery, Krista Penn, Kandiss Taylor, Eugene Yu, Patrick Farrell, and Trump-endorsed James Kingston.

Voters are deciding which Republican candidate they believe is best positioned to represent the district in Washington and succeed Carter.

WTOC spoke with voters and candidates throughout the day about the issues driving turnout and what’s at stake in the race.

Jim Kingston declares victory in GOP primary for Georgia’s 1st Congressional District

Late Tuesday night, Jim Kingston declared victory in the Republican primary for Georgia’s Congressional District 1.

Kingston, who is endorsed by President Donald Trump, defeated five other candidates in the primary race. He will advance to the November general election.

Kingston said he is ready for November in his victory speech.

Watch full speech below:

WTOC sent all qualified candidates a questionnaire, asking them to share their key issues ahead of Election Day, click here to see their responses.