Greene Won't Run for Georgia Governor in 2026

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced she will not run for Georgia governor in 2026, confirming her decision in a social media post and ending months of speculation. She criticized Georgia's Republican 'good ole boy system' as unrepresentative and resistant to women in leadership, stating that her choice was based on principle rather than political ambition. Greene remains confident in her statewide support but will focus on her congressional district for now, leaving open the possibility of a future statewide run. Prominent Republicans such as Attorney General Chris Carr and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, as well as Democrats Keisha Lance Bottoms and Jason Esteves, are already contenders for the open governor's race. Greene's announcement follows her previous decision not to run for U.S. Senate under pressure from party leaders. The 2026 race is open due to term limits on Gov. Brian Kemp.