Trump backs a candidate to replace Greene, a Georgia Senate race takes shape and more

By: Jill Nolin, Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: February 7, 2026

Words: 997

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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The big news in Georgia politics this week was the surprise announcement from a wealthy health care executive that he will join in the GOP primary race for governor.

But there were other significant developments too: Georgia Republican Congressman Barry Loudermilk announced he will not seek another term, and President Donald Trump picked his candidate in the race to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.

There are also new legislative candidates vying …

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