Personal
King was born in Elba, Alabama where his father was a real estate agent. King credits his interest in politics to being told at age 10 by his father that a canceled family vacation was the fault of President Jimmy Carter. He is currently married to Paige King with whom he has three children; Briggs, Colden, and Asher. He is a Baptist. King received his undergraduate degree from Troy University and is a 1994 graduate of the University of Alabama Law School. Numerous references have been published accusing Mr. King of an extra-marital affair with a young male aide which hurt his political aspirations. Mr. King denies the affair took place.
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