Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She Won’t Seek Reelection in 2026

By San Diego Monitor News Staff

ATLANTA - Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Republican representative from Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, announced this week that she will not run for reelection in 2026 and will resign her seat effective January 5, 2026.

The announcement came in a video posted to her X account, where she cited increasing toxicity and partisanship in Congress as key reasons for stepping away. She also said she did not want her constituents to go through what she described as a “hurtful and hateful primary,” a reference to her very public falling-out with former President Donald Trump, who has withdrawn his endorsement and backed a challenger.

Greene, first elected in 2020, has been one of Congress’s most polarizing figures, known for her confrontational style, conspiracy-linked rhetoric, and unwavering support for Trump until their recent break. Her decision not to run again follows months of speculation about her political future. She had already ruled out a 2026 Senate campaign and later declined to pursue a run for Georgia governor. Her departure will force a special election to fill the soon-to-be vacant seat in a district with a strong Republican advantage. Political observers expect a crowded GOP field and a competitive, attention-grabbing race.

The district’s Cook Partisan Voting Index rating of R+19 suggests Republicans are heavily favored, but Greene’s exit could reshape local dynamics and create an opening for new political voices.

Reactions within her party have been mixed. Some Republicans expressed surprise, others relief, and a few voiced concern about what her resignation means for the direction of the party.

Democrats and moderates, meanwhile, see the vacancy as an opportunity to turn the page on an era of intense political division associated with Greene’s tenure.

Georgia’s governor is expected to call a special election once the resignation becomes official. Greene has not detailed her plans after leaving office, but many expect her to remain active in conservative media or political advocacy. Her exit leaves lingering questions about the future of the movement she helped energize and the role she might still play outside of Congress.