US EditionGeorgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp won’t run for US Senate seat in 2026 against Democrat Jon Ossoff
- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced on May 5, 2025, that he will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026, leaving the race open in the state.
- Kemp, who cannot seek a third term as governor and held a 60% approval rating, was heavily recruited by Republicans due to his competitiveness against incumbent Jon Ossoff.
- Kemp has committed to collaborating with party leaders and President Trump to support a Republican candidate who can secure victory in the Senate race and effectively advocate for conservative Georgians.
- Polls show Ossoff as vulnerable, but Kemp’s absence has sparked a competitive GOP primary with candidates like Marjorie Taylor Greene, Tyler Harper, Buddy Carter, and others considering bids.
- Kemp’s decision removes the strongest Republican challenger for Ossoff but leaves Georgia as a critical battleground where Republicans aim to expand their Senate majority in 2026.
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GOP braces for bruising GA Senate primary with ‘Plan B’ hopefuls - Washington Examiner
Republicans are gearing up for what is likely to be a brutal battle to select a GOP challenger for Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) next year in one of Democrats’ most vulnerable seats. The decision by Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) to bow out of consideration Monday allowed Democrats to take a victory lap, as it dashed Republican hopes stretching from the Peach State to Washington, D.C., of having a star recruit. The focus quickly turned to other possible GOP ch…
Kemp Bows Out: Georgia GOP Scrambles
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced on May 5, 2025, that he will not pursue a U.S. Senate seat in the 2026 election, foregoing a challenge against incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. Kemp, who is term-limited and will leave office in 2027, cited personal reasons for his decision, stating that being on the ballot next year is not the right choice for him and his family. Kemp’s withdrawal reshapes the political landscape for the upcoming Senate race.…
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