Georgia politicos are eagerly awaiting Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision on whether he will challenge U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in the 2026 statewide elections. Kemp, who cannot seek a third term as governor, is being urged by top Washington Republicans to run against the Democratic Senator. Kemp has not yet made a decision, stating that he is taking some time to think through his options.
The speculation around Kemp’s decision is influencing other potential candidates, with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones also expected to announce a bid for governor. State Sen. Blake Tillery has already filed paperwork to run for Lt. Governor in case Jones decides to run for governor. Several other GOP members are also considering entering the race.
Meanwhile, the state Legislature has passed a bill that would shield the company Bayer, maker of the popular weed killer Roundup, from lawsuits related to the product’s potential link to cancer. Governor Kemp has until May 14 to make a decision on the bill. This decision comes amidst a pushback on some of President Donald Trump’s policies, with former Gov. Sonny Perdue expressing concerns over cuts to research funding for state universities under the Trump administration.
Additionally, the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on a bill today that would repeal a Biden administration clean energy rule that impacts a Georgia-based water heater manufacturer. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has advanced the nomination of former Sen. David Perdue to be ambassador to China, with a confirmation vote expected in May.
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