Republican Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter launches Senate bid

Buddy Carter became Georgia's first Republican to enter the Senate race for 2026. After the passage to the side of Governor Brian Kemp and the growing speculation with a potential candidacy of Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Republican congressman first led the rest and confirmed his candidacy. Read more]]>

Kemp hopes to partner with Trump to avoid messy GOP battle for Georgia Senate seat

FORSYTH, Ga. — Gov. Brian Kemp said he’s trying to “line up” with President Donald Trump on a consensus Republican candidate to challenge U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff. But he cautioned that’s no simple prospect.

With Kemp out, Carter is in

(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter announced Thursday he is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Jon Ossoff.

Interview: Rep. Buddy Carter confident he can unseat Sen. Ossoff in 2026

Rep. Buddy Carter cited strong support for President Donald Trump and “America First" policies in Georgia as key reasons he believes he can defeat Sen. Jon Ossoff.

Rep. Buddy Carter Announces Bid for Georgia Senate

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter on Thursday became the first Republican to jump into the race to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026, as other hopefuls maneuver following Gov. Brian Kemp’s announcement that he won’t seek the seat.

Rep. Buddy Carter enters race for Georgia's U.S. Senate seat in 2026

GOP Rep. Buddy Carter, who represents Georgia's 1st Congressional District, confirmed Thursday that he has entered the race for Senate.