Early Voting Begins in Nationally Watched Georgia Congressional Race

Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris face off in April 7 runoff

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:06am

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Early voting has begun in the special election for Georgia's 14th congressional district, where Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris are competing in an April 7 runoff to fill the remainder of Marjorie Taylor Greene's unexpired term. Fuller, a former district attorney endorsed by former President Trump, and Harris, a retired brigadier general and cattle farmer, emerged as the top two candidates from a crowded field in the March 10 special election.

Why it matters

This race is being closely watched nationally as it could provide insights into the political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The 14th district is heavily Republican, but Harris's strong first-round showing has given Democrats hope that they can be competitive even in conservative strongholds.

The details

The April 7 runoff will determine who will serve out the rest of Greene's term through January 2027. However, the winner will then have to run again in Georgia's May 19 statewide primary if they want to be reelected to a full two-year term. A June 16 runoff and November 3 general election will follow if needed.

  • Early voting began on March 30, 2026.
  • The April 7, 2026 runoff election will decide who fills the remainder of Marjorie Taylor Greene's unexpired term.
  • If the winner wants to run for reelection, they will have to compete in Georgia's May 19, 2026 statewide primary.

The players

Clay Fuller

A Republican and former district attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Fuller is also a lieutenant colonel in the Georgia Air National Guard.

Shawn Harris

A Democrat and retired brigadier general who is a cattle farmer. Harris finished ahead of Fuller in the March 10 special election, giving Democrats hope of being competitive in the heavily Republican 14th district.

Marjorie Taylor Greene

The previous representative for Georgia's 14th congressional district, who resigned on November 21 due to disillusionment with the current political climate.

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What’s next

The winner of the April 7 runoff will serve out the remainder of Marjorie Taylor Greene's term through January 2027. However, if the winner wants to run for reelection, they will have to compete in Georgia's May 19, 2026 statewide primary.

The takeaway

This special election in Georgia's 14th congressional district is being closely watched as a potential bellwether for the 2026 midterms. While the district leans heavily Republican, Democrat Shawn Harris's strong first-round showing has given the party hope that they can be competitive even in conservative strongholds.