Georgia Gov Clears Way For MTG’s Likely Senate Bid

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports:

Gov. Brian Kemp will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026, dashing the hopes of Republicans in Georgia and Washington who saw him as their strongest shot to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff. Kemp told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution of his decision on Monday after a monthslong pressure campaign from state and national GOP leaders.

“After those discussions, I have decided that being on the ballot next year is not the right decision for me and my family,” he said.

The governor said he told President Donald Trump and senior Senate Republicans that he would help ensure we “have a strong Republican nominee who can win next November, and ultimately be a conservative voice in the U.S. Senate who will put hardworking Georgians first.”

Read the full article. Two weeks ago MTG insiders told the Daily Caller that if Kemp doesn’t run, she’ll enter the race and “crush” Ossoff in the general election.

Breaking: Gov. Brian Kemp tells the @ajc he will not run for U.S. Senate in 2026, dashing the hopes of Republicans in Georgia and Washington who saw him as their strongest shot to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026. #gapol https://t.co/CzUUHp7sLI

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