Republican Sen. John F. Kennedy resigning to focus on Georgia lieutenant governor's race

Georgia state Sen. John F. Kennedy is resigning from his seat effective immediately to focus on his campaign for lieutenant governor.In a press release announcing his resignation, Kennedy, who represents Senate District 18, says that he is hopeful that his timing will allow his constituents to have a senator "who will be entirely focused on their needs and priorities—not a statewide campaign.""When Susan and I decided to announce my campaign for Lt. Governor, we knew this race would take o