Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Won't Challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026

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Brian Kemp Won’t Run for Senate in Georgia, Giving Ossoff a Lift

“I have decided that being on the ballot next year is not the right decision for me and my family,” Mr. Kemp wrote on X on Monday, saying he had spoken that day with Mr. Trump about his decision, as well as with Senate leadership.

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Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp won’t run for US Senate seat in 2026 against Democrat Jon Ossoff

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp won’t run for US Senate seat in 2026 against Democrat Jon Ossoff.

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Declines U.S. Senate Run

Republicans have a real chance to flip the U.S. Senate seat in Georgia currently held by Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, though we will not be seeing a race between Ossoff and Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA).

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Gov. Brian Kemp says he won’t run for US Senate

Outgoing Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday he is not running for U.S. Senate. “After those discussions, I have decided that being on the ballot next year is not the right decision for me and my family,” Kemp said. Kemp spoke with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today.

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Republican Gov. Kemp Won't Challenge Ossoff in Georgia Senate Race

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has decided not to run for the U.S. Senate in 2026. Kemp was widely seen as the strongest potential challenger to Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, who is seeking a second term. He put out a lengthy statement on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday afternoon.

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Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp won’t run for US Senate seat in 2026 against Democrat Jon Ossoff

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, who represents a district on Georgia’s coast, is itching to run and is likely to jump in. A number of top-tier Republicans appear to have excluded themselves by taking top positions in the Trump administration. A possible candidate with massive name recognition is Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a prolific fundraiser.

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Not Running for Senate in 2026

Kemp is probably the best chance to unseat current Democratic Sen. Joe Ossoff, who will finish his first term in 2026. Kemp spoke with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today and expressed his commitment to work alongside them to ensure we have a strong Republican nominee.

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp passes on running for a key Democratic-held Senate seat

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Kemp will not run for U.S. Senate, igniting a GOP scramble in Georgia race

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026. The decision comes after a monthslong pressure campaign from state and national GOP leaders. Republicans saw Kemp as their strongest shot to unseat Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Kemp could deploy a nationwide political network and an extensive fundraising machine.

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Won't Run For Senate In Blow To GOP

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he won't run for U.S. Senate in 2026. National Republicans had recruited Kemp to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. The highest-profile potential challenger is now Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a far-right conspiracy theorist.

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Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp won't run for US Senate seat in 2026 against Democrat Jon Ossoff

Kemp will leave the governor's chair in 2027 after eight years due to term limits. He has long been at the top of the GOP's wish list to challenge Ossoff. His decision not to run will likely result in a competitive primary among candidates who have never won a top statewide race.

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp passes on running for Senate

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will not run for Senate in 2026, according to three people familiar with his decision. The popular Republican would have been a prime recruit against first-term Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. "I have decided that being on the ballot next year is not the right decision for me and my family," Kemp said.

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Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp says he won’t run for US Senate seat in 2026 against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff

A new poll shows most Georgia voters disapprove of DOGE's cost-cutting efforts. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal says he won't run for re-election in 2026. The state's first African-American governor is expected to run for a second term. The governor's office says the governor will not seek a third term in office.

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AJC poll: Kemp vs. Ossoff in 2026 dead heat

New polling from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution looks at potential matchups in the Georgia senate race. The polling looks at a hypothetical matchup between Sen. Jon Ossoff, who is seeking reelection, and Gov. Brian Kemp, who has not said if he will run for Senate at the end of his term heading state government.

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Balancing Trump criticism and bipartisanship, Democrat Jon Ossoff walks a fine line in Georgia

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