Marjorie Taylor Greene says ‘I can win the Senate primary’ after Kemp bows out of contention
- Governor Brian Kemp announced in early May 2025 that he will not run for the U.S. Senate seat in Georgia against incumbent Jon Ossoff.
- Kemp’s decision follows pressure from national Republicans who sought a strong conservative nominee to challenge Ossoff in the competitive 2026 race.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia U.S. Representative, stated she could win a Senate or governor primary and hinted at considering a 2026 bid after Kemp’s withdrawal.
- Polls show Greene holds about 25% support among independents and trails Ossoff by 17 points in hypothetical statewide matchups, raising GOP concerns about electability.
- Kemp intends to back a viable Republican candidate and remain influential, as GOP leaders worry a divisive primary and Greene's candidacy might weaken general election chances.
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Georgia GOP Grapples With Senate Race After Kemp's Decision
The Georgia Republican Party is facing a scramble to solidify its Senate candidate strategy following Governor Brian Kemp’s decision to forgo a challenge against Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff. With Kemp out of the running, a potentially crowded and divisive primary looms, raising concerns among top GOP officials about the party’s chances of flipping the crucial […] Georgia GOP Grapples With Senate Race After Kemp’s Decision
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Senate Run Talk Sparks GOP Scramble for Alternatives
Republicans are searching for a 2026 Senate candidate in Georgia who is not Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced this week he will not run against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff next year, opening up the primary field to a dozen potential candidate who have so far expressed interest—including Greene. The conspiracy theorist and MAGA diehard is seriously considering a run, according to NBC News, telling reporters outside the…
'She cannot win a general' election: GOP strategists fear MTG primary win
NBC News reports that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision to pass on a Senate bid has top Republican officials scrambling to find a backup plan “and avoid a divisive primary — or, at the very least, one divisive candidate.”Kemp declined to run for a Senate seat that polled slightly in his favor, poss...
Greene Says She Could Win Primary for Governor or Senate
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) said she could win either the Georgia governor’s race or Senate primary if she chooses to run, NewsNation reports. Said Greene: “The polling shows I can win the governor’s primary or I can win the Senate primary. That’s a choice that I can make, and I’ll give it some thought.”
'Going to be competitive': GOP leader dodges on Marjorie Taylor Greene's Senate bid
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) declined Tuesday to directly name Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) after being asked how her possible run for Senate would impact the Republican majority."Will Republicans split the Georgia Senate seat if Marjorie Taylor Greene is the nominee?" NBC correspo...
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