2028 presidential electionTuesday, Nov 7, 2028730 days to go
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Brian Kemp

Republican · Listed as potential

Governor of Georgia; term-limited, leaves office in 2027.

Latest move

Said he would not call a special session to limit executive branch powers or redraw voting districts after the Nov. 3 election. cbsnews.com ↗ · Nov 4

Are they running in 2028?

Listed as a potential candidate; no statement of intent found.

Where Brian Kemp stands

12 of 12 issues have a clear enough record to place on our scale. Dates show how recent each source is, and older statements may not reflect current views.

Cost of living

Says making life more affordable is his top priority and cites tax cuts, tax rebates and gas tax suspensions as his approach.
More gov. supportMore free market

Health care

Opposes full Medicaid expansion, saying it would "take 713,000 people off private-sector insurance and put them on Medicaid"; backs the Pathways program.
Public optionPrivate choice
ajc.com ↗ · Apr 2024 · ontheissues.org ↗ Aug 2017

Immigration

Called for a crackdown on illegal immigration.
Expand pathwaysStricter limits

Abortion

Signed Georgia's six-week abortion limit in 2019 and defended it in 2023: "There's nothing 'terrible' about standing up for life."
Protect accessRestrict access
thehill.com ↗ · Sep 2023 · wuga.org ↗ May 2019 · ontheissues.org ↗ Jan 2020

Taxes

Pushed to reduce personal and corporate income tax rates to 4.99%.
Fund programsCut taxes

Crime & safety

Urged people not to demonize law enforcement and to let officers do their jobs.
Reform-focusedEnforcement-focused

Education

Supported vouchers for students to attend private schools.
More public fundingMore school choice

Climate & energy

Says the 2022 federal EV law "tried to push the market too quick"; says of clean energy in Georgia, "we're going to have to have more."
Faster clean-energy shiftPrioritize energy costs

Foreign policy

Backed the June 2025 U.S. strikes on Iran, saying "America can never allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon."
More engaged abroadFocus at home

Trade & tariffs

Says of tariffs: "If it's short-term, I think it's going to be great. If it's long-term, it could be problematic."
Open tradeTariffs to protect industry

Guns

Supported constitutional carry without a permit.
Stricter gun lawsProtect gun rights
gpb.org ↗ · Apr 2022 · ontheissues.org ↗ Nov 2018

AI & technology

Calls a blanket data center moratorium "irresponsible" and says he worries about China winning the AI race.
More regulationFewer rules
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