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Georgia race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene heads to a runoff

March 11, 2026

A special election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's former congressional seat in Georgia's 14th district is heading to an April 7th runoff between Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris after no candidate won a majority. Fuller received President Trump's endorsement and came in second to Harris, who likely benefited from the Republican vote splitting among multiple candidates in the crowded 17-person field. The race serves as an early indicator of Trump's influence heading into the midterm elections, though his relationship with Greene had soured over disagreements about the Epstein files release.

Who is affected

  • Voters and constituents of Georgia's 14th congressional district
  • Clay Fuller (Republican candidate and former district attorney)
  • Shawn Harris (Democratic candidate, retired brigadier general, and local farmer)
  • President Donald Trump (whose endorsement is being tested)
  • Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene
  • The 15 other candidates who competed in the special election
  • Republican and Democratic parties

What action is being taken

  • Fuller and Harris are advancing to a runoff election scheduled for April 7th
  • Trump is steering support toward Fuller through Truth Social posts
  • Pete Buttigieg is campaigning with Harris (scheduled for Saturday)
  • Harris's campaign is reaching out to voters who supported other candidates
  • Both parties are working to capture early momentum for their candidates

Why it matters

  • This special election serves as an early test of President Trump's political influence and endorsement power ahead of the November midterm elections. The outcome will determine representation for Georgia's 14th district, a seat previously held by one of Trump's most prominent (though now estranged) allies. Additionally, the winner faces the unique challenge of serving only a partial term while immediately beginning another campaign for the midterms, making this race a preview of the political dynamics that will shape upcoming congressional elections.

What's next

  • The runoff election will be held on April 7th
  • Pete Buttigieg will campaign with Harris on Saturday
  • The winner must immediately begin campaigning for a full term in the November midterm elections
  • The elected representative will serve out the remainder of Greene's term, which ends in January

Read full article from source: BBC