Sworn in as Georgia’s 83rd Governor on January 14, 2019, Brian Kemp began his political career as a Georgia State Senator in 2003. In 2010, Kemp was appointed to serve as Georgia’s 27th Secretary of State, a position he held until 2018. Before entering politics, Kemp was an entrepreneur, founding his own home building and development business. He is a graduate of University of Georgia, where he majored in Agriculture. As governor, Kemp’s priorities include investing in public education, addressing crime, and expanding employment opportunities.