Overview

• Donald Trump's team commissioned a poll by Tony Fabrizio showing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene losing to Sen. Jon Ossoff by 18 points in a hypothetical 2026 general election matchup.
• The poll also indicated that other Republicans, such as Gov. Brian Kemp and Kelly Loeffler, would be stronger candidates against Ossoff, though Kemp has already declined to run.
• Trump reportedly shared the poll with Greene to convince her not to run, citing concerns about her electability in the critical swing state of Georgia.
• Greene announced on May 9 that she would not pursue a Senate bid, citing dysfunction in the chamber, but has publicly denied Trump pressured her decision.
• The Republican Party is now seeking a broadly electable candidate for the 2026 Georgia Senate race, as Greene's potential candidacy had raised concerns about general election viability.