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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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 Gov. Brian Kemp Not Running for Senate in 2026

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

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Despite being the Republican with the best chance of defeating Jon Ossoff in Georgia, Brian Kemp announced he will not run for Senate in 2026

The Georgia governor announced his decision on social media and pledged to work with President Donald Trump to dye Ossoff's seat red.

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Gov. Brian Kemp will not challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026, declines to run for Senate

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