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Marjorie Taylor Greene Emerges as GOP Senate Front-Runner in Georgia After Kemp's Exit

Republican strategists warn Greene's polarizing reputation could jeopardize the party's chances in a key battleground state.

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U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) speaks alongside former President and current presidential hopeful Donald Trump at a campaign event in Rome, Georgia, on March 9, 2024. (Elijah Nouvelage/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)
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Overview

  • Gov. Brian Kemp's decision not to run for Georgia's 2026 Senate race has left a vacuum, positioning Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene as the GOP primary front-runner.
  • Early polling indicates Greene has significant support among Republican voters, making her a strong contender for the party's nomination.
  • Republican strategists express concern that Greene's divisive rhetoric and controversial history could alienate independent voters in the general election.
  • Georgia's Senate race is pivotal for control of the narrowly divided U.S. Senate, amplifying concerns about the electability of the GOP nominee.
  • Critics compare Greene's potential candidacy to other polarizing Republican figures who struggled in battleground states, such as Kari Lake in Arizona.