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Marjorie Taylor Greene Rules Out Georgia Senate Run, Criticizes GOP Leadership

Greene cites Senate dysfunction and donor influence in her decision, clearing the way for other Republicans to challenge Jon Ossoff in 2026.

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)
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., takes her seat on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, at the Capitol, on Jan. 31, 2023.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene, R-Ga., arrives for a National Day of Prayer event in the Rose Garden of the White House, Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Overview

  • Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will not run for the U.S. Senate in Georgia, ending speculation about her candidacy in the 2026 race.
  • In a lengthy post, Greene criticized the Senate as corrupt and ineffective, blaming wealthy donors and entrenched Republican leaders for stalling meaningful change.
  • Internal Republican polling reportedly showed Greene would win a GOP primary but lose decisively to Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the general election.
  • Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp also recently declined to run, leaving Rep. Buddy Carter as the first major Republican to officially enter the race.
  • Party leaders, including Donald Trump and Brian Kemp, are now focused on finding a GOP candidate capable of uniting the base and appealing to independents.