Brian Kemp on Principles & Values

	Brian Kemp on Principles & Values

We showed that the Georgia Way is indeed the better way

In spite of unprecedented challenges and many hard days, Georgia has enjoyed historic success. From jobs and investment, growth and opportunity, to freedom and prosperity, it is a great time to be a Georgian. We achieved more than many thought we would, we proved that big things can get done, we showed that the Georgia Way is indeed the better way. Source: 2025 State of the State Address to the Georgia legislature , Jan 16, 2025

Character of the American people makes our nation great

Here in Georgia, we've chosen a different path. Because we realize that the success of our state does not rely on the actions of government, but on the prosperity of our people. Washington D.C forgot a long time ago that it's not the brilliance of politicians or the good intentions of a new program that make our nation great. It's the resolve, ingenuity, and character of the American people. Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Georgia legislature , Jan 11, 2024

Call off Georgia runoff election; it's a scam

Trump demanded that Georgia "call off" its upcoming runoff elections over his claims of fraud. Trump angrily urged Republican Gov. Brian Kemp to "do something" about absentee votes that are expected to be cast predominantly by Democrats in the pair of make-or-break Senate contests. "You allowed your state to be scammed," Trump warned Kemp on Twitter. "Call off election. It won't be needed. We will all WIN!" Trump tweeted. [No evidence was ever found to support this claim--Ed.]. Source: The New York Daily News on impeaching Trump , Dec 1, 2020

We're in a real fight right now to make America great again

[At UGA]: "Certainly from an election standpoint we're in a real fight right now to make America great again and to continue to save our country from the radical left," said Kemp. In his message to the College Republicans, he criticized Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden, saying Biden's economic policies will "ruin the great American comeback." Source: The Red & Black blog on 2022 Georgia Gubernatorial race , Oct 22, 2020

State Senator and Secretary of State

Brian Kemp, GBA Board Secretary, serves as Georgia's Secretary of State. Mr. Kemp, a lifelong resident of Athens, is a graduate of Clarke Central High School and of the University of Georgia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture.

The Georgia Secretary of State's office oversees elections, corporations, securities, and professional licensing boards, and also controls the state archives and the Capitol museum.

Secretary Kemp served in the Georgia State Senate from 2002-2006.

Brian, 46, is married to the former Marty Argo of Athens. They are the proud parents of three daughters and are actively involved in various school activities with their children and various charities. The Kemps are active members of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Athens.

Source: 2018 Georgia Gubernatorial campaign website gba.georgia.gov , Mar 15, 2017

Endorsed Endorsed by Donald Trump/MAGA during presidency.

Kemp is endorsed by Trump/MAGA endorsement list

Endorsements by Donald Trump, implying support of Trump's agenda and electoral style. The phrase `Make America Great Again` was popularized in Trump`s 2015 book Time to Get Tough:Making America Great Again. It is the campaign slogan embroidered on the ubiquitous red caps seen at Trump rallies (which after Trump`s presidency, became known as `MAGA rallies`).

Source: Ballotpedia 2016-2022 endorsement list 2022-MAGA on Jan 1, 2022

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