Buddy Carter launches challenge to Ossoff in Georgia Senate race
Rep. Buddy carter (R-GA) has officially launched his campaign to challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) in the upcoming Georgia Senate race, positioning himself as a “MAGA warrior” with strong ties to former President Donald Trump.carter, a six-term congressman, criticized Ossoff for being disconnected from Georgia voters, highlighting the state’s recent electoral support for Trump. His campaign emphasizes support for conservative values, including border security and gender issues. Following governor Brian Kemp’s decision not to run, opportunities for other Republican candidates have emerged, including Carter and others like Rep.Marjorie Taylor Greene. The 2026 Senate race is expected to be competitive, with Trump’s endorsement likely playing a pivotal role.
Buddy Carter becomes first Republican to challenge Ossoff in Georgia Senate race
Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) announced a campaign to oust Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) from one of the Democrats’ most vulnerable seats.
Carter, a six-term incumbent, launched his Senate campaign with a “MAGA Warrior” ad Thursday morning, touting his ties to President Donald Trump. The congressman argued that Ossoff is out of touch with Georgia voters, who reelected Trump by more than 2 percentage points last November. This was a shift from the 2020 election, in which Trump lost the Peach State.
“Last November, Georgia spoke, but Jon Ossoff doesn’t care. He fought against President Trump, securing our border, and voted for men in girls sports,” a narrator says in the campaign ad. “Jon Ossoff is on the wrong side. Trump has a warrior in Buddy Carter. … Buddy helped Trump secure our border and put America first. And he knows the difference between a man and a woman.”
Carter’s announcement comes as Georgia is seen as one of Republicans’ best Senate pickup opportunities in the 2026 midterm elections. Carter is a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Budget Committee, and he was the mayor of Pooler and a member of the Georgia General Assembly.
Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA), viewed by many as the most formidable contender to take on Ossoff, announced he would not run for the seat this week, opening the door for other candidates such as Carter to take the lead.
Others mulling a run include Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), Rich McCormick (R-GA), Mike Collins (R-GA), state Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, and Insurance Commissioner John King.
“A Senate run is something I’m considering, and I’m thankful to have such great support all over the state of Georgia,” Greene said Wednesday.
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Whoever runs against Carter in the primary will have to engage in an all-out battle to win Trump’s endorsement. Several candidates, including Carter and Greene, have long touted their ties to the president.
This year, Carter has introduced several bills aligning with Trump’s agenda, including legislation that would authorize the president to acquire Greenland and rename it “Red, White, and Blueland.” Another bill would install a national sales tax, abolish the IRS, repeal the federal income tax, and require illegal immigrants to pay taxes.
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