(The Center Square) – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said in a social media post Monday he will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026.
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., is up for reelection and Republicans are hoping to regain the seat.
The governor said the decision was made after discussions with “friends, supporters and leaders” from across the country.
“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. “I spoke with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today and expressed my commitment to work alongside them to ensure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win next November, and ultimately be a conservative voice in the US Senate who will put hardworking Georgians first.”
Kemp’s announcement leaves the Republican nominee for the Senate seat wide open. Some candidates discussed are U.S. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Mike Collins.
