More candidates flex in Georgia Governor's race

02/11/25 • 7 min

New candidates are hinting they'll run to replace Georgia Governor Brian Kemp in 2026.

On this epidose of Political Breakfast, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam discuss two in particular:

GOP Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Democratic State Senator Jason Esteves.

The team re-visits former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms interest in a possible gubernatorial run, and Governor Kemp possibly running for U.S. Senate.

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New candidates are hinting they'll run to replace Georgia Governor Brian Kemp in 2026.

On this epidose of Political Breakfast, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, Republican strategist Brian Robinson and host Lisa Rayam discuss two in particular:

GOP Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Democratic State Senator Jason Esteves.

The team re-visits former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms interest in a possible gubernatorial run, and Governor Kemp possibly running for U.S. Senate.

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