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Brian Kemp

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Brian Porter Kemp is an American politician serving as the 83rd governor of Georgia since January 14, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Kemp has focused on various issues including economic development, education, and public safety during his tenure. He previously served as Georgia's Secretary of State from 2010 to 2018, where he oversaw elections and implemented policies aimed at increasing voter access and security.

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May 13, 2026

Voting is already underway for the 2026 elections, but it’s clear that Callais requires Georgia to adopt new electoral maps before the 2028 election cycle.

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May 13, 2026

I wholeheartedly support increasing the monetary penalties for local governments that attempt to impede the rights of lawful weapon carriers; however, such penalties should be targeted towards the leaders who enact such ordinances, not the…

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May 12, 2026

(Lawmakers) know it put us in a tough position to either veto the tax cut and pay for all this stuff, or either to sign the tax cut and not be able to pay for it, and you know, I like cutting taxes. I’m proud we’ve done that four years in…

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May 12, 2026

The General Assembly failed to account for this loss of revenue in the appropriations process, instead prioritizing general taxpayer relief.

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May 12, 2026

But our job is to deliver on that relief while at the same time protecting the future fiscal standing of our state.

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May 12, 2026

I like cutting taxes. I’m proud we’ve done that four years in a row.

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May 11, 2026

We respect the decisions of the legislative branch, and all I can tell you is that branch sent us a bill to sign, and that’s what we’re going to do.

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May 11, 2026

We have heard for years about the need for property tax relief in Georgia, and this bill delivers on that issue.

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Sep 25, 2025

Unlike the previous administration which chose to sue, obstruct, and delay, President Trump and his team have worked alongside us to improve Georgia Pathways and ultimately deliver a better program to Georgians who need it most.

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Aug 9, 2025

Twice this week, deranged criminals have targeted innocent Georgians.

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Jul 14, 2025

We’re excited about the game finally being here. It should have been here several years ago. They never should have pulled it to start with, but thankfully the game’s coming back.

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Jul 14, 2025

It’s good for the Braves organization. It’s good for all the vendors and small business people in and around the ballpark and in the city of Atlanta, up in Cobb County, and really for our whole state.

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Jul 14, 2025

They didn’t know what was in the bill, and we did, and we stood our ground, and we stood for our values of having secure, accessible, and fair elections in Georgia and making it easy to vote and hard to cheat, and they were just wrong on…

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Jul 14, 2025

It’s really a tragedy it [pulling the game] ever happened. But, in some ways, it helped galvanize our state.

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May 4, 2025

Over the last few weeks, I have had many conversations with friends, supporters, and leaders across the country who encouraged me to run for the US Senate in 2026.

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May 4, 2025

I spoke with President Trump and Senate leadership earlier today and expressed my commitment to work alongside them to ensure we have a strong Republican nominee who can win next November.

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May 4, 2025

not the right decision for me and my family.

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May 4, 2025

After those discussions, I have decided that being on the ballot next year is not the right decision for me and my family.

cnn.com
Feb 17, 2025

We had already gotten one extension so to do another one would've really been abnormal.

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Oct 3, 2024

I want to thank President Trump for coming back to our state again for the second time to view storm damage and keep a national focus on our state as we recover.

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Sep 26, 2024

Well, with all due respect, Erin, this is not a day for politics. This is a day to get power back on and help people with medical emergencies and get roads clear.

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Jul 14, 2024

I think the way Trump displayed strength through that is only going to be positive for him. I think it'll help galvanize the Republican base.

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Jul 14, 2024

This week is a great opportunity for Republicans to tell people what we're for, why they should vote for us and stay focused on the future.

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Jul 14, 2024

I mean, look, she's got a great point on things like the border. A lot of Americans are frustrated out there.

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