Marjorie Taylor Greene says ‘I can win the Senate primary’ after Kemp bows out of contention
- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced on May 6, 2025, that he would not run for the U.S. Senate seat in 2026, leaving the race open in Atlanta.
- National Republicans had courted Kemp to challenge Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff amid polling showing Kemp as the strongest contender to unseat him.
- Shortly after Kemp’s announcement, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene claimed she can win the Republican primary for Senate or governor and criticized dissenting conservatives.
- An Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll last week showed Ossoff leading Greene by 17 points and indicated Kemp had 46% favorability among independents versus Greene’s 25%.
- Kemp pledged to support the eventual Republican nominee and work with party leaders to ensure a strong, conservative candidate can win in November 2026.
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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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