Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene confirmed Friday that she will not enter Georgia’s 2026 Senate race to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. The Republican congresswoman, known for her outspoken style and staunch conservative views, criticized the Senate as an ineffective body where she believes real change is stifled and big donors control too much of the agenda.
In a detailed post on social media, Greene said the problem wasn’t necessarily Ossoff himself, but the broader system. She described the Senate as a place where meaningful reforms go to die, adding that even with a handful of strong Republicans in the chamber, the results have been underwhelming. She accused some senators of prioritizing fundraising over governing and allowing the party’s priorities to fall apart as a result.
Greene rejected the idea of joining a chamber that, in her view, is unwilling to fight hard enough for conservative principles. She said she wouldn’t join a team that tolerates failure and protects members she sees as weak or disloyal to the Republican base.
While Greene made it clear she believes she could win both the primary and general election, she said her motivation isn’t about simply flipping a Senate seat or racking up political victories. She emphasized that for her, it’s about where she believes she can be most effective. Greene said she’d relish the chance to defy the political elite, but added that winning for the sake of winning isn’t her goal.
Her announcement came just days after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp also said he would not pursue a Senate bid, leaving the GOP field still wide open. Greene’s decision not to run marks another major moment in shaping what could become a highly competitive and closely watched race in 2026.