{"id":2431068,"date":"2025-05-05T15:51:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T19:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brian-kemp-passes-on-senate-run-in-georgia-to-challenge-jon-ossoff\/"},"modified":"2025-05-05T15:51:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T19:51:32","slug":"brian-kemp-passes-on-senate-run-in-georgia-to-challenge-jon-ossoff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brian-kemp-passes-on-senate-run-in-georgia-to-challenge-jon-ossoff\/","title":{"rendered":"Brian Kemp passes on Senate run in Georgia to challenge Jon Ossoff"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbrian-kemp-passes-on-senate-run-in-georgia-to-challenge-jon-ossoff%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2431068&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has announced that he will not run for the U.S. Senate in the 2026 election, a decision that is expected to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mexico-plans-massive-crackdown-on-illegal-immigration-after-crisis-erupts-under-biden\/\" title=\"Mexico Plans Massive \u2018Crackdown\u2019 On Illegal Immigration After Crisis Erupts Under Biden\">significantly impact<\/a> the Republican Party&#8217;s efforts to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat. Kemp, who is well-regarded within the GOP, opted out after discussions with key Republican leaders, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >citing personal reasons<\/a> for his choice. He has expressed his intention to support the party in identifying a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/all-trump-endorsed-candidates-win-texas-primaries-or-in-1st-place-in-run-off\/\" title=\"All Trump-Endorsed Candidates Win Texas Primaries or in 1st Place in ...-Off\">strong conservative candidate<\/a> for the Senate race. Several Georgia Republicans, including Reps. Buddy Carter, Rich McCormick, and Mike Collins, are already positioning themselves to enter the race, while others, including Marjorie Taylor Greene, have not dismissed the possibility of a run. This decision by Kemp could lead to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigan-republican-who-voted-to-impeach-trump-not-thrilled-democrats-are-backing-his-challenger\/\" title=\"Michigan Republican Who Voted to Impeach Trump Not Thrilled Democrats Are Backing His Challenger\">fierce primary battle<\/a> among GOP contenders.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Brian Kemp bows out of 2026 Georgia Senate race, setting stage for fierce GOP primary<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2113971\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/brian-kemp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Brian Kemp<\/a> (R-GA) has opted not to run for the U.S. Senate in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/georgia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Georgia\">Georgia<\/a>&rsquo;s 2026 election, a decision that could reshape the GOP&rsquo;s path to unseating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jon-ossoff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA)\">Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA)<\/a> and trigger a high-stakes Republican primary.<\/p>\n<p>Kemp, a popular Republican, has decided against a run after sitting down last month with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-taking-regeneron-drug-remdesivir-therapy-for-coronavirus-diagnosis-ex-wh-doctor-explains\/\" title=\"Trump taking Regeneron drug, Remdesivir therapy for coronavirus diagnosis: ex-WH doctor explains\">&#038;nbsp<\/a>;National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3401232\/three-dead-nine-missing-san-diego-boat-incident\/\">Three dead and nine missing after boat washes ashore in San Diego<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3401261\/israel-airstrikes-against-houthi-rebels\/\">Israel launches airstrikes against Houthi rebels<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/3401190\/bill-maher-admits-freer-talking-to-trump-than-obama\/\">Bill Maher admits he felt &#8216;freer&#8217; talking to Trump than Obama<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The governor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/politics\/brian-kemp-will-not-run-for-us-senate-igniting-a-republican-scramble-in-georgia-race\/ZX3U4RMYT5BODJJPR7DPAY2W2Q\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">told<\/a> the <em>Atlanta Journal-Constitution<\/em> that he wouldn&rsquo;t run for Senate in 2026, citing personal reasons, but pledged to support the GOP in finding and backing a strong, conservative candidate who can win.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;After those discussions, I have decided that being on the ballot next year is not the right decision for me and my family,&rdquo; he said. <\/p>\n<p>Several Georgia Republicans have been positioning themselves for a possible Senate run even before Kemp announced his decision. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) has hinted he might enter the race if Kemp steps aside, while Reps. Rich McCormick (R-GA) and Mike Collins (R-GA)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/georgia-republicans-dont-rule-out-senate-bids-popular-gop-governor-remains-undecided\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> told Fox News<\/a> they are keeping their options open. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/politics\/politically-georgia\/marjorie-taylor-greene-doesnt-rule-out-run-for-governor-or-us-senate\/WO7ZCMVUJVH3FIRRLQ4Z6UFL2E\/\">has not ruled out <\/a>a run, either.<\/p>\n<p>In February, state Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TylerHarperGA\/status\/1894794688705491153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shared<\/a>&nbsp;on X that he met with the NRSC, and Insurance Commissioner John King&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/politics\/politically-georgia\/john-king-outlines-potential-run-for-us-senate-if-brian-kemp-stays-out\/YEUB5FFYZNEBDOYUOCM6ZSUMLQ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">told<\/a>&nbsp;the<em>&nbsp;Atlanta Journal-Constitution<\/em>&nbsp;last year that he would seriously consider a campaign, but only if Kemp chooses not to run.<\/p>\n<p><em>This is a developing story.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2113971\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2113971\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brian Kemp withdraws from 2026 Georgia Senate race, sparking GOP primary<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2657,"featured_media":2431069,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AP25118758276502-scaled-1024x683.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[23131,4977,46300],"class_list":["post-2431068","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-brian-kemp","tag-georgia","tag-senate-run"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AP25118758276502-scaled-1024x683.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2431068","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2657"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2431068"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2431068\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2431072,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2431068\/revisions\/2431072"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2431069"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2431068"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2431068"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2431068"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}