Gov. Brian Kemp's decision not to run has some Republicans concerned that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene might decide to jump in and, in their view, jeopardize the GOP's chances.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp was widely seen as the favorite to challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., on the Republican ticket, potentially widening GOP control of the Senate. The governor said, however,

Kemp has long been at the top of the GOP’s wish list to challenge Ossoff, whom Republican leaders have made their biggest target in next year’s midterm elections.