Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is seriously weighing a 2026 U.S. Senate bid, according to sources cited by The Daily Caller. Greene is reportedly preparing to enter the race only if Governor Brian Kemp declines to run, a decision expected to shake up what’s already shaping into one of the most pivotal Senate contests of the cycle.
The Seat in Question: Democrat Jon Ossoff’s
The target is none other than Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, who narrowly won his seat in a 2021 runoff and helped deliver the Senate to Democrats during the Biden era. Ossoff’s seat is now widely considered vulnerable—he’s the only Senate Democrat running in a state Trump won in 2024.
For Republicans, flipping Georgia is non-negotiable in their strategy to retake the upper chamber.
Kemp’s Decision Freezes the Field
Sources say the GOP primary is “frozen” while Kemp weighs a bid. The term-limited governor, whose relationship with Trump has been rocky at best, remains the top recruit for establishment Republicans like Senate Majority Leader John Thune and the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC).
But Trump World has other plans.
Trump Pushes Greene to Run
President Donald Trump has reportedly encouraged Greene to jump into the race, promising to “fight like hell” on her behalf if she does. Trump’s influence could give Greene a massive head start—especially in grassroots fundraising and media visibility.
“I think if she got in tomorrow, she’d raise millions of dollars online in the first week,” one source told The Caller.
“If I was one of the other members of Congress that was looking at the race, I would not be fired up about running against her.”
Greene: “Of Course I’m Considering All Possibilities”
Asked about a possible Senate campaign earlier this year, Greene told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
“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.”
Other Possible GOP Contenders
While Greene’s name carries national recognition, other Georgia Republicans like Reps. Mike Collins, Rich McCormick, and Buddy Carter are reportedly eyeing the race. Still, none of them possess the combination of media dominance, fundraising power, and Trump-endorsed firebrand energy that Greene brings to the table.
What’s Next?
Governor Kemp is expected to make a final decision by Memorial Day. Until then, the race remains in limbo.
If Greene jumps in, it will transform Georgia’s 2026 Senate race into a national spectacle—pitting a MAGA firebrand against a vulnerable Democrat incumbent, with the fate of the Senate once again hanging in the balance.
One thing is certain: The moment Kemp bows out, Greene becomes the frontrunner overnight.
