Firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is reportedly weighing a run for U.S. Senate in 2026, but her decision could hinge on whether or not Georgia Governor Brian Kemp enters the race, according to a new report from The Daily Caller.
Citing two sources familiar with her thinking, the outlet reports that Greene is actively considering a campaign to challenge incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff — but on the condition she doesn’t have to face Kemp in a Republican primary.
“Marjorie thinks she would absolutely crush the primary field if Kemp stays out,” one source told The Daily Caller. The source added that Greene’s significant national profile, built through her unapologetic pro-Trump stance and frequent media appearances, could give her an edge in a competitive GOP primary.
Ossoff, who defeated former Sen. David Perdue (R) in a high-profile runoff in January 2021, will be up for re-election in what is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched Senate races in the country. Georgia stands out as the only state where a Democratic senator is running for re-election in 2026 after President Donald Trump flipped the state in the 2024 election.
According to the report, the Georgia GOP primary field remains in a holding pattern as potential candidates await Kemp’s decision, expected by Memorial Day. The term-limited governor is widely regarded by party strategists as the strongest possible Republican to take on Ossoff, with recent polling showing him in a favorable position for a hypothetical matchup.
While Greene has had a rocky relationship with elements of the Georgia GOP establishment — and famously clashed with Kemp over the 2020 election — she has since solidified her standing within Trump’s political orbit. Some analysts believe that Trump’s full-throated endorsement could give her the momentum needed to win a Senate primary, even against more traditional Republican candidates.
Shortly after her election, Greene quickly became one of the most polarizing figures in Washington, and would enter the Senate race with significant name recognition and a loyal grassroots following — particularly among the MAGA base.
Back in February, Greene told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that she had not ruled out a run for Senate or a future bid for governor. “Nothing is off the table,” she said at the time.
Still, political observers note that a Greene candidacy could spark a contentious intraparty fight, expecting resistance from the state’s GOP establishment. For now, all eyes remain on the governor’s next move, with Georgia’s political future once again set to play a pivotal role on the national stage.
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