Kemp Skips Senate Race, Opens GOP Nomination Scramble | JQJO

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced he won't run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, leaving the Republican nomination wide open. This decision follows a recent poll showing Kemp with high approval ratings and competitive against incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. Several Republicans are vying for the nomination, including U.S. Representatives Buddy Carter, Mike Collins, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Rich McCormick, creating a potential intra-party battle. Ossoff, meanwhile, is focusing on fundraising and highlighting his opposition to former President Trump's policies, aiming to secure re-election in a state Trump won in 2024.