Voters Head to Polls in Closely Watched Georgia Special Election

The race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress draws a crowded field of candidates.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Voters in Georgia's 14th congressional district are casting ballots in a special election to fill the seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. With over 20 initial contenders, the race is expected to go to a runoff on April 7, 2026, before the winner faces additional elections in May, June, and November to serve out the remainder of Greene's term and potentially win a full two-year term.

Why it matters

This special election is being closely watched nationally as it could be a bellwether for the 2026 midterm elections. The district, which covers northwest Georgia, has historically leaned heavily Republican, but the large field of candidates and potential for multiple runoffs adds an element of unpredictability.

The details

The special election on March 10, 2026, features 17 candidates: 12 Republicans, 3 Democrats, 1 independent, and 1 Libertarian. If no candidate wins a majority, the top two finishers will advance to an April 7 runoff. The winner of that runoff will then have to run in the May 19 statewide primary, with a potential June 16 runoff, before facing the November 3 general election, and possibly a December 1 runoff.

  • Voting is underway on March 10, 2026 for the special election.
  • A runoff election is scheduled for April 7, 2026 if needed.
  • The winner of the special election will face additional elections on May 19, June 16, November 3, and potentially December 1, 2026.

The players

Marjorie Taylor Greene

The former U.S. Representative for Georgia's 14th congressional district, who resigned on November 21, 2025 citing disillusionment with the current political climate.

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What they’re saying

“This special election is a critical first step in determining who will represent northwest Georgia in Congress.”

— Tim Darnell, Reporter (atlantanewsfirst.com)

What’s next

If no candidate wins a majority in the March 10 special election, the top two finishers will advance to an April 7 runoff. The winner of that runoff will then have to run in the May 19 statewide primary, with a potential June 16 runoff, before facing the November 3 general election, and possibly a December 1 runoff.

The takeaway

This closely watched special election in Georgia's 14th district will be the first step in a lengthy process to determine who will fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's unexpired term and potentially win a full two-year term in Congress. The large field of candidates and potential for multiple runoffs adds an element of unpredictability to the race.