Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Declines 2026 Georgia Senate Bid Citing Dysfunctional Senate

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced that she will not challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in Georgia's 2026 Senate race, citing her belief that the Senate is dysfunctional and unlikely to produce meaningful change. Despite her confidence that she could win, Greene criticized Senate leadership and expressed frustration with the legislative process, suggesting that even with better Republicans, progress would be stymied. Her decision leaves the Republican field open, with Rep. Buddy Carter already declared and other GOP officials showing interest, after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp also ruled out running. Greene's divisive reputation and history of conspiracy theories have made her a controversial figure within the party, and polls indicate she would likely trail Ossoff in a general election. GOP strategists expect a competitive primary as the party seeks a viable candidate to flip the seat and expand their Senate majority. Greene's announcement underscores internal Republican debates about strategy and candidate viability in a key battleground state.