Georgia holds run-off election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

April 7, 2026

Georgia's 14th congressional district is holding a runoff election to fill the seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned in January following a dispute with President Trump. The race pits Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller, a former district attorney, against Democrat Shawn Harris, a retired brigadier general who hopes low turnout might enable an upset victory in this traditionally conservative district. The contest carries national significance because Republicans hold only a narrow majority in the House of Representatives and cannot afford to lose seats.

Who is affected

Constituents of Georgia's 14th congressional district
Republican Clay Fuller (candidate)
Democrat Shawn Harris (candidate)
Republican and Democratic leadership in the US House of Representatives
President Donald Trump
Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's constituents (described as "thousands of frustrated constituents")

What action is being taken

Voters are choosing between Clay Fuller and Shawn Harris in Tuesday's runoff election
Trump is weighing in on the race repeatedly
Harris has been raising millions and canvassing aggressively in the district
House leadership is closely watching the outcome

Why it matters

This election is significant because Republicans currently hold an extremely narrow majority in the US House of Representatives (217 seats to Democrats' 214), meaning just a couple of Republican defections could derail votes. The loss of this seat would further reduce their razor-thin governing majority and weaken their ability to pass legislation. Additionally, the race tests whether a traditionally conservative district will remain aligned with Trump's agenda or potentially flip in an upset that would signal shifting political dynamics.

What's next

The winner will serve out the rest of Greene's term, which ends in January 2027
The winner must immediately start running again in the midterm elections in November to hold the seat beyond January 2027
It's possible both candidates will face off again in the November midterm elections

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