2026 United States Senate election in Georgia

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2026 United States Senate election in Georgia
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Party Democratic Republican
Incumbent U.S. senator

Jon Ossoff
Democratic



The 2026 United States Senate election in Georgia will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Georgia. Incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, who was first elected in 2021 is running for re-election to a second term in office. Republican U.S. Representative Buddy Carter has publicly expressed interest in running. Other potential Republican candidates include Burt Jones, Kelly Loeffler, Brad Raffensperger, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Governor Brian Kemp, who will be term-limited in 2026. Along with Michigan, this will be one of two Democratic-held Senate seats up for election in 2026 in a state that Donald Trump won in the 2024 presidential election.

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Background

Georgia is considered to be a purple to slightly red state at the federal level. It was a top battleground state in the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections. The state backed Joe Biden by 0.24% and Donald Trump by 2.2%, respectively. [1]

Both parties have seen success in the state in recent years. Democrats hold both of Georgia's U.S. Senate seats. Republicans hold all statewide executive offices, control both chambers of the legislature, and hold a majority in Georgia's U.S. House delegation. [2]

As one of only two seats up held by a Democrat in a state that voted for Trump in 2024, the race is expected to be competitive in 2026. [3]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Republican primary

Candidates

Publicly expressed interest

Potential

Declined

Endorsements

Brian Kemp (undeclared)
U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
Local officials

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Inside Elections [15] BattlegroundJanuary 17, 2025
The Cook Political Report [16] TossupFebruary 11, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball [17] TossupFebruary 13, 2025

Polling

Hypothetical polling

Jon Ossoff vs. Generic Republican

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size [a] 		Margin
of error		Jon
Ossoff (D)		Generic
Republican		Undecided
Cygnal (R) [18] March 9–10, 2025600 (LV)± 4.0%44%44%16%

Jon Ossoff vs. Brad Raffensperger

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size [a] 		Margin
of error		Jon
Ossoff (D)		Brad
Raffensperger (R)		Undecided
WPA Intelligence (R) [19] [A] January 14–15, 2025500 (LV)± 4.4%46%32%22%

Jon Ossoff vs. Brian Kemp

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size [a] 		Margin
of error		Jon
Ossoff (D)		Brian
Kemp (R)		Undecided
Quantus Insights [20] February 11–13, 2025800 (RV)± 3.5%45%48%7%
Tyson Group (R) [21] January 30–31, 2025600 (LV)± 4.0%42%49%8%
WPA Intelligence (R) [19] [A] January 14–15, 2025500 (LV)± 4.4%40%46%14%

Jon Ossoff vs. Buddy Carter

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size [a] 		Margin
of error		Jon
Ossoff (D)		Buddy
Carter (R)		Undecided
Tyson Group (R) [21] January 30–31, 2025600 (LV)± 4.0%47%39%13%
WPA Intelligence (R) [19] [A] January 14–15, 2025500 (LV)± 4.4%45%32%23%

Jon Ossoff vs. John King

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size [a] 		Margin
of error		Jon
Ossoff (D)		John
King (R)		Undecided
WPA Intelligence (R) [19] [A] January 14–15, 2025500 (LV)± 4.4%47%31%22%

Jon Ossoff vs. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size [a] 		Margin
of error		Jon
Ossoff (D)		Marjorie Taylor
Greene (R)		Undecided
Tyson Group (R) [21] January 30–31, 2025600 (LV)± 4.0%51%39%9%

Jon Ossoff vs. Mike Collins

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size [a] 		Margin
of error		Jon
Ossoff (D)		Mike
Collins (R)		Undecided
WPA Intelligence (R) [19] [A] January 14–15, 2025500 (LV)± 4.4%44%34%22%

Jon Ossoff vs. Rich McCormick

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size [a] 		Margin
of error		Jon
Ossoff (D)		Rich
McCormick (R)		Undecided
WPA Intelligence (R) [19] [A] January 14–15, 2025500 (LV)± 4.4%44%33%23%

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear

Partisan clients

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Poll sponsored by Club for Growth

References

  1. ↑ Kates, Graham (November 6, 2024). "Trump wins Georgia in 2024 presidential election, CBS News projects. See county-by-county results". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  2. ↑ "2 Republican incumbents lose in Georgia House, but overall Democratic gains are limited". AP News. November 6, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Democrats Rush to Regroup in the Southern Battlegrounds". The New York Times .
  4. ↑ Bluestein, Greg (December 4, 2024). "Jon Ossoff lays the groundwork for 2026 reelection campaign". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  5. ↑ Solender, Andrew (November 27, 2024). "Scoop: A huge wave of House members is eyeing runs for other offices in 2026". Axios. Archived from the original on November 28, 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Vakil, Caroline (January 16, 2025). "Kemp keeps Republicans on edge as he mulls Georgia Senate bid". The Hill . Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  7. ↑ Bluestein, Greg; Mitchell, Tia; Murphy, Patricia; Beam, Adam (February 7, 2025). "Marjorie Taylor Greene doesn't rule out run for governor or U.S. Senate". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  8. ↑ Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (February 27, 2025). "Morning Digest: Like snowbirds, pols from across the country are eyeing this Florida district". The Downballot. Retrieved February 27, 2025. Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper revealed his interest in running for the Senate on Wednesday by posting a picture of himself visiting the offices of the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
  9. ↑ Bluestein, Greg; Mitchell, Tia; Murphy, Patricia; Beam, Adam (December 18, 2024). "John King outlines potential run for U.S. Senate if Brian Kemp stays out". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Retrieved December 19, 2024.
  10. ↑ Bluestein, Greg (February 14, 2025). "The Kemp Factor: How one decision will shape Georgia's 2026 Senate race". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . ISSN   1539-7459 . Retrieved February 18, 2025.
  11. ↑ Gans, Jared (November 28, 2024). "7 most competitive Senate races in 2026". The Hill . Retrieved December 2, 2024.
  12. 1 2 Allison, Natalie (January 16, 2025). "GOP poll shows Kemp beating Ossoff in hypothetical Georgia Senate matchup". Politico . Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  13. ↑ Solender, Andrew (December 12, 2024). "GOP Rep. Ciscomani passes on run for Arizona governor". Axios . Retrieved December 12, 2024. Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.) is not considering a run for Senate or governor and his [ sic ] 'focused on and happy serving [Northeast] GA in the House,' a spokesperson said.
  14. ↑ Daughtry, Will (February 6, 2025). "Amid primary challenge, Rep. Andrew Clyde talks 2026 reelection bid". WDUN-FM . Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Senate Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  16. ↑ "2026 CPR Senate Race Ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
  17. ↑ "2026 Senate ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  18. ↑ Bluestein, Greg; Mitchell, Tia; Murphy, Patricia; Beam, Adam (March 12, 2025). "Vote to block transgender bill could hurt Jon Ossoff, new poll finds". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on March 12, 2025. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  19. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Allison, Natalie (January 16, 2025). "GOP poll shows Kemp beating Ossoff in hypothetical Georgia Senate matchup". Politico.
  20. ↑ "February 2025 – Georgia 2026 Senate race". Quantus Insights. February 14, 2025. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  21. 1 2 3 Sforza, Lauren (February 13, 2025). "Trump-loving Marjorie Taylor Greene gets some bad polling news". NJ.com . Retrieved March 3, 2025.
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