Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a prominent figure in Congress and a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, has expressed openness to the idea of running for the Senate or governor in her home state next year. Greene, currently serving her third term representing a heavily Republican district in northwest Georgia, stated that she is exploring all possibilities for her political future.
During an interview with the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Greene confirmed that she is contemplating a Senate bid in 2026, with a potential run for Georgia governor also under consideration. Her national profile has significantly grown in recent years due to her confrontational social media presence and public disputes with fellow Republicans in the House.
The upcoming Senate race in Georgia, where Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff is up for re-election in 2026, is expected to be fiercely contested and costly as the GOP aims to maintain or expand its majority in the chamber. Republicans are actively encouraging popular conservative Gov. Brian Kemp, who is ineligible for re-election due to term limits, to run for the Senate.
Greene praised Gov. Kemp as a strong potential candidate for the Senate, though Kemp has not publicly disclosed his intentions regarding a Senate bid. Other potential Republican contenders for the Senate seat include Reps. Buddy Carter and Mike Collins, state insurance commissioner John King, and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
In the race to succeed Gov. Kemp as governor, Lt. Gov Burt Jones and Attorney General Chris Carr are anticipated to be key contenders, with both having strong ties to former President Trump. The political landscape in Georgia is poised for significant developments as prominent figures weigh their options for the upcoming elections.
