Greene Declines Senate Bid, Considers Governor Run

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will not run for the U.S. Senate in Georgia in 2026, despite being seen as a frontrunner after Gov. Brian Kemp also declined to enter the race. Greene criticized both Democrats and Republicans, describing the Senate as ineffective and dominated by elite donors and party leadership who obstruct conservative priorities. She expressed frustration with the Republican establishment for undermining MAGA values and failing to advance Donald Trump’s agenda. Greene stated she could have defeated incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff but cited Senate dysfunction as influencing her decision. Notably, she left open the possibility of running for governor in the future. Her decision leaves the GOP primary open as the party seeks a candidate to challenge Ossoff in an increasingly competitive Georgia.