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Buddy Carter Declares Senate Run as Georgia GOP Eyes 2026 Challenge

Rep. Buddy Carter becomes the first Republican to officially challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff, while Marjorie Taylor Greene and others weigh bids in a competitive primary.

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US Congressman Buddy Carter, speaks at the 47th Sgt. William Jasper Memorial Ceremony at Knights of Columbus in downtown Savannah, GA.
FILE - Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., speaks before Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump arrives to deliver remarks on the tax code, and manufacturing at the Johnny Mercer Theatre Civic Center, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Savannah, Ga. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
President Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp prepare to meet with those affected by Hurricane Helene in Evans, Ga., in October 2024. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Overview

  • Rep. Buddy Carter announced his Senate campaign, branding himself a 'MAGA warrior' aligned with Donald Trump, and targeting Jon Ossoff's policies in his launch ad.
  • Gov. Brian Kemp's decision not to run has opened the Republican primary, with figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene, Mike Collins, and Brad Raffensperger considering bids.
  • Early polling shows Greene leading among GOP primary voters, though strategists warn her controversial reputation could hurt her chances in a general election.
  • Sen. Jon Ossoff enters the race with over $11 million raised in Q1 2025, maintaining a significant financial edge over potential Republican challengers.
  • The Georgia Senate race is seen as pivotal for control of the chamber, with Republicans aiming to flip a seat in this critical battleground state.