Tioga County Republican needs 1250 signatures to appear on June 23 ballot
From King for Congress,
Congressional candidate Jim King believes the core of his campaign help could, ironically, come from the hundreds of 23rd District voters who protested in last year’s “No Kings” protests.
“Almost every community across this broad district witnessed our neighbors registering their opposition to a would-be monarchy growing in the White House,” King said. “Nobody at those rallies wore political party labels, but I believe there were hundreds of traditional-values Republicans participating. I need the help of those voters.”
King has recently stepped up his campaign to face the incumbent 23rd District Representative, Nick Langworthy, in a Republican primary this spring. King is a lifelong Republican, a moderate from Owego who sees the incumbent as a simple rubber stamp who sanctions the royal decrees of the current White House occupant.
“It’s estimated almost seven million Americans participated in No Kings rallies last year. Their protests were attention-getting, but we need votes to change things. If I can recruit a dozen registered Republicans from each of those rallies to help carry petitions placing me on the primary ballot, we can do something real and effective to stop what this country is sadly becoming, “King declared.
King’s campaign website at https://king4ny23.com/ offers a full look at his key policy issues including affordability, fiscal responsibility, healthcare and, primarily, faithful adherence to Constitutional checks and balances. It also provides a link to those who want to help with the campaign.
“I never thought of running for office before this.” he said. “But after a life of faith in the Republican Party, these recent events have forced me to step up to the need to change what’s happening. We can send that message this year.”
While King acknowledges the extraordinary costs of a congressional campaign, he emphasizes his own “retired-engineer” income can’t have much impact on any election in the more than 200-mile width of the 23rd District. “But the help of volunteers who share my disappointment with today’s problems can overcome money with energy and commitment,” he said.
King has also recently inaugurated a Facebook page where voters and potential helpers can learn more about the candidate and the campaign. In addition, he has scheduled personal appearances at a number of non-partisan town hall sessions across the district where he often shares the forum with the District’s declared Democratic contender, Aaron Gies.
“Aaron and I have demonstrated respect. We both understand good government comes from individuals committed to the Nation’s best interests. What’s needed is cooperative interaction,” King said. “We may disagree on some policies but we’re in full agreement on the most important problem: the 23rd District needs a representative who speaks for us, as opposed to a town crier for the Imperial White house.”
To date, the incumbent 23rd District representative has held no personal town hall appearances and has failed to respond to invitations to join the non-partisan sessions. The next two joint town hall sessions are on March 3 in Angola and March 4 in Alden. King needs a total of 1,250 signatures of registered Republicans in the sprawling district to be certified for the Republican primary election in June. Those interested in learning more or getting involved can visit his campaign website or his Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/people/Jim-King-for-Congress-2026/61587117946241
