Marjorie Taylor Greene Declines Senate Bid, Critiques Political Establishment
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announces she will not run against Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026, citing disillusionment with the Senate and party dynamics.
Summary
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced she will not run for the Senate in Georgia, citing a belief that the institution fails to serve the people. Her decision comes as the GOP considers other candidates like Rep. Buddy Carter, who recently declared his candidacy. Greene's comments reflect ongoing divisions within the Republican Party and her dissatisfaction with both Senate operations and fellow Republicans. Despite a strong following, her absence may ease concerns among GOP donors about her divisive reputation in the battleground state as they look to unseat incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff.
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- Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will not run for Senate, citing the Senate's dysfunction and her desire for a more effective political role.
- Greene criticized both Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff and her own party's leaders, claiming they contribute to a corrupt system that fails to deliver for the American people.
- The decision leaves an open field for the GOP nomination, with other candidates like Rep. Buddy Carter already entering the race.
Associated Press·12d· "…Greene is nationally known and a prolific fundraiser, but she has embraced conspiracy theories and feuded with members of her own party."
NBC News·12d· "…Republicans, who were wary of Greene, have been looking for an alternative candidate after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he wouldn’t enter the Senate race."
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