Brian Kemp's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Brian Kemp. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Brian Kemp is the current governor of Georgia, serving since 2019. A Republican, he previously served as Georgia's Secretary of State from 2010 to 2018 and as a state senator from 2003 to 2007. Kemp's election as governor marked a notable shift in Georgia politics, as he was the first Republican elected to the position since Reconstruction without a prior history as a Democrat.
2003: Elected as Georgia State Senator
Brian Kemp was elected as a Georgia State Senator in 2003, defeating the Democratic incumbent Doug Haines.
2010: Appointed and Won Election for Secretary of State
In early 2010, Brian Kemp was appointed Georgia Secretary of State by then-Governor Sonny Perdue, and subsequently won the election for a full term.
2014: Reelected as Secretary of State
In 2014, Brian Kemp was reelected as Secretary of State, securing another term in the position.
July 24, 2018: Primary Runoff Victory
On July 24, 2018, Brian Kemp won the Republican primary runoff against Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle, securing his nomination for the gubernatorial election.
2018: Previous Election Against Abrams
Brian Kemp defeated Abrams in the 2018 election
2018: Ran for Governor and Won
In 2018, Brian Kemp ran for governor and narrowly won the general election against Stacey Abrams, amidst controversy regarding his role as Secretary of State during the campaign.
2018: Gubernatorial Election Victory
In 2018, Brian Kemp won the gubernatorial election, defeating Stacey Abrams by 54,723 votes. The 2018 gubernatorial election was the closest governor's race in Georgia since 1966.
2019: Became Governor of Georgia
In 2019, Brian Kemp became the 83rd Governor of Georgia. He is a member of the Republican Party.
May 2022: Pence Endorses Kemp
In May 2022, Brian Kemp announced that he had received the endorsement of former Vice President Mike Pence, highlighting divisions within the Republican Party.
2022: Defeated David Perdue and Stacey Abrams
In 2022, Brian Kemp defeated David Perdue in the Republican primary and Stacey Abrams in the general election.
January 12, 2023: Second Term Swearing-In
Brian Kemp was sworn in for a second term as governor on January 12, 2023, after defeating Stacey Abrams in the general election.
