Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a prominent and outspoken member of Congress and a strong supporter of former President Donald Trump, is not ruling out the possibility of running for statewide office in Georgia next year. She is considering both a Senate bid and a run for governor, though she emphasizes that no final decisions have been made.
“Of course, I’m considering all possibilities. No decisions have been made, but I would be telling a lie if I didn’t say I wasn’t considering it,” Greene said in an interview with the Atlanta Journal Constitution on Thursday evening.
Greene, now in her third term representing Georgia’s heavily Republican northwest region, has significantly raised her national profile through her vocal social media presence and clashes with both Democrats and fellow Republicans. Her potential candidacy could add another layer of intrigue to Georgia’s political landscape.
The Senate race in Georgia, where Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff is up for re-election in 2026, is expected to be one of the most competitive and costly races of the cycle. Republicans are aiming to maintain or expand their slim majority in the Senate, and Georgia will be a key battleground.
Georgia Republicans are also encouraging popular conservative Gov. Brian Kemp, who is term-limited and cannot seek re-election in 2026, to run for the Senate. Kemp has not yet publicly committed to a Senate bid, stating, “We’ll see what happens down the road,” in a previous interview with Fox News Digital.
Greene expressed support for Kemp, saying, “I think Gov. Kemp would be a very solid candidate.” However, if Kemp chooses not to run, other potential Republican candidates include Reps. Buddy Carter and Mike Collins, state insurance commissioner John King, and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
In the race to succeed Kemp as governor, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, a staunch Trump ally, and Attorney General Chris Carr are expected to be the leading contenders.
As the 2026 election cycle approaches, Georgia remains a focal point for both parties, with high-stakes races that could shape the balance of power in Washington and the state.
