Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp won’t run for US Senate seat in 2026 against Democrat Jon Ossoff

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, announced in May 2025 that he would not run for the U.S. Senate in 2026 against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, a blow to Republicans who had sought to recruit him.

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Seattle TimesLean Left· 512d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp won’t run for US Senate seat in 2026 against Democrat Jon Ossoff

NBC NewsLean Left· 512d ago

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp passes on running for a key Democratic-held Senate seat

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 512d ago

Georgia Republican Governor Brian Kemp won’t run for US Senate seat in 2026 against Democrat Jon Ossoff

CNNLean Left· 512d ago

Kemp passes on Senate race in Georgia after months of private lobbying

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WHEC RochesterCenter· 512d ago

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp says he won’t run for US Senate seat in 2026 against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff

Fox5 AtlantaCenter· 512d ago

Gov. Kemp passes on US Senate seat in 2026 race against Democrat Ossoff

The HillCenter· 512d ago

Kemp passes on Senate bid in Georgia

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New York PostLean Right· 512d ago

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp passes on Senate run in latest GOP 2026 setback

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Daily JournalLean Right· 512d ago

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp won’t run for US Senate seat in 2026 against Democrat Jon Ossoff

MyNorthwestLean Right· 512d ago

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp won’t run for US Senate seat in 2026 against Democrat Jon Ossoff

Washington ExaminerRight· 512d ago

Brian Kemp passes on Senate run in Georgia to challenge Jon Ossoff

The Daily CallerRight· 512d ago

Brian Kemp Passes On Georgia Senate Run

RedStateRight· 512d ago

New: Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Announces Decision on 2026 Senate Bid

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