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Buddy Carter Launches 2026 Senate Bid as MAGA Warrior

5/8/2025

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Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2026 U.S. Senate race, marking the first significant Republican challenge to incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. In his campaign ad, he boldly brands himself as a "MAGA warrior," echoing Trump’s influence. With Gov. Brian Kemp stepping aside, the GOP primary is set to heat up.

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Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2026 U.S. Senate race, marking the first significant Republican challenge to incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. In his campaign ad, he boldly brands himself as a "MAGA warrior," echoing Trump’s influence. With Gov. Brian Kemp stepping aside, the GOP primary is set to heat up.