Jim Kingston, the 35-year-old son of former longtime Coastal Georgia Congressman Jack Kingston, is hoping to follow in his father's footsteps and trade the insurance business for a seat in the U.S. Congress.

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Critics of his Republican primary campaign have questioned his experience and accused him of benefiting from his father's political legacy. With a familiar last name and established political connections, Kingston's candidacy raises a question worth asking: How much does a family name matter in the race for Congress?

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Like his father more than three decades ago, Jim Kingston is looking to make the leap from insurance to Washington. But while the name may be familiar, his congressional experience is not.