Overview
- The Georgia state senator launched his bid on Dec. 8, promoting a platform he describes as “100% Pro‑Trump, 100% Pro‑Life, 100% Pro‑Gun” with calls to “deport all illegals” and lower everyday costs.
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene plans to resign on Jan. 5, 2026 after a public split with President Trump and has said she will not endorse a successor.
- Under state statute, Gov. Brian Kemp must issue a writ within 10 days of the vacancy and hold the election within 30 days, with state listings pointing to March 17, 2026 as a potential date and April 14 for a runoff.
- Moore’s record is a focal point, including his 2025 arrest at the Capitol after a chamber ban and prior clashes with GOP leaders tied to his push against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
- A crowded field has already formed, including Republicans Star Black, Jeff Criswell, Christian Hurd, and Jim Tully, along with Democrat Shawn Harris.