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Marjorie Taylor Greene Declines 2026 Georgia Senate Bid

Greene cites Senate dysfunction and internal GOP concerns about her electability as Republicans prepare for a competitive primary to challenge Jon Ossoff.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., speaks during a town-hall style meeting, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Acworth, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., speaks during a town-hall style meeting, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Acworth, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., takes her seat on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, at the Capitol, on Jan. 31, 2023.

Overview

  • Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will not run for the U.S. Senate in Georgia, describing the Senate as dysfunctional and resistant to grassroots change.
  • Her decision follows polling and internal GOP concerns that, while she could win a Republican primary, she would likely lose to Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the general election.
  • Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has also opted out of the race, leaving the Republican primary field open to candidates such as Rep. Buddy Carter, who has already declared his candidacy, and others considering bids.
  • Former President Donald Trump is reportedly strategizing with Governor Kemp to identify a unifying Republican candidate capable of defeating Ossoff in the battleground state.
  • The Georgia Senate race is pivotal for both parties, with Republicans aiming to expand their Senate majority and Democrats seeking to retain control of the seat in a state known for tight election margins.