Brian Kemp
Governor of Georgia since 2019. Term-limited; the successor was elected in 2026; leaves office in January 2027.
- In office
- 7 yrs
- Since 2019
- Last margin
- +7.5
- Won 2022
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative records
Governing with the legislature
Party control of each branch at the start of each year, with seats held. Divided government in 1 of 9 years. The Governor changes to Democratic control in 2027. The House of Representatives changes to Democratic control in 2027.
| Branch | 2010 | 2012 | 2014 | 2016 | 2018 | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governor | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | D |
| State Senate | R 35–21 | R 38–18 | R 38–18 | R 38–18 | R 35–21 | R 34–22 | R 33–23 | R 33–23 | R 29–27 |
| House of Representatives | R 108–71 | R 119–60 | R 119–60 | R 118–62 | R 104–75 | R 103–77 | R 101–79 | R 100–80 | D |
- As elected, not yet seated
Source: 99chambers state government history (Klarner, MEDSL, results archive)
Bills signed and vetoed
Each session’s bills that reached Kemp’s desk.
- 2025-2026 Regular Session723 · 19 vetoed
- 2026 Special Session1 · 0 vetoed
- Signed
- Vetoed in full
- Partial (line-item) vetoes count as signed.
Notable vetoes
- SB 478 · Outdoor Stewardship; provide for a sunset · vetoed May 2026
- SB 204 · Criminal Procedure; offenses that are not serious violent felonies, sexual felonies, or other certain offenses to be charged by accusation… · vetoed May 2026
- SB 23 · Retirement; total percentage of funds that the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia may invest in alternative investments; raise the… · vetoed May 2026
- HB 376 · Income tax; rehabilitation of certified structures; increase amount of tax credits · vetoed May 2026
- HB 519 · Revenue and taxation; amount of federal work opportunity credit claimed by a taxpayer shall also be allowed as a tax credit; provide · vetoed May 2026
Source: Open States bills and actionsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET
In office
- Term
- 2nd term as governor of Georgia
- Term limit
- Two consecutive terms; serving the last term Georgia allows
Career
Offices held, and every time Kemp was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Statewide races are measured against the state’s presidential vote in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Governor of Georgia | Won | R+7.5 |
| 2018 | Governor of Georgia | Won | R+1.4 |
Source: 99chambers results archive