Kemp's decision not to run may make it more difficult for Republicans to flip Georgia's Senate seat recent polls indicate.

The senator spoke to WSB Radio’s Chris Chandler Tuesday morning following the announcement on Monday from Governor Kemp that he will not run in the US Senate race opposite Ossoff. The decision opens the field for Republican challengers, and likely removes the biggest obstacle facing Ossoff in his bid for re-election.

Brian Kemp said he spoke with Donald Trump and Senate leadership Monday to tell them he was committed to working to elect a Republican to the seat.