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Brian Kemp

Governor of Georgia

Brian Kemp is the Governor of Georgia, in office since January 14, 2019. He was Georgia's secretary of state from 2010 to 2018 and a state senator from 2003 to 2007.

Public record

Office and sources

Office
Governor of Georgia
Representing
Georgia
Public role
State executive branch
Record includes
Source-linked checks, statements, and coverage
In office since
January 14, 2019
Education
University of Georgia
  • National Governors Association: Gov. Brian Kemp ↗
  • Georgia.gov: Brian Kemp ↗
  • Office of the Governor of Georgia: About Governor Brian P. Kemp ↗
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Background

Biography

Brian Kemp was born in Georgia on November 2, 1963, and is a native of Athens. The National Governors Association lists his school as the University of Georgia. His official biography says he started his first small business more than 35 years ago, and the state's website describes him as a business owner and investor.

According to Georgia.gov, Kemp served as a state senator from 2003 to 2007 and as Georgia secretary of state from 2010 to 2018.

A Republican, he took office as the 83rd governor of Georgia on January 14, 2019. He was reelected in 2022, and his second term began on January 9, 2023.

Sources for this biography

  • National Governors Association: Gov. Brian Kemp ↗
  • Georgia.gov: Brian Kemp ↗
  • Office of the Governor of Georgia: About Governor Brian P. Kemp ↗

Drafted by The Baseline's automated desk from the sources listed and checked against them on Sep 19, 2026; no other source was used. Spot an error? Request a correction.

Voting record

This office does not cast congressional roll-call votes.

Governor of Georgia is an executive office. The Baseline will not manufacture a congressional voting score for it; sourced checks, statements, and coverage appear below.

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