Republican Clayton Fuller wins special election

Fuller to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress

Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:54am

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A dimly lit, cinematic painting of an empty government office or legislative chamber, with warm sunlight streaming in through the windows and deep shadows cast across the room, conveying a sense of solemnity and gravity surrounding a political transition.The special election victory for Republican Clayton Fuller maintains GOP control of this heavily conservative district, underscoring the party's continued strength in Georgia.Atlanta Today

Republican Clayton Fuller has won a special election runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia's 14th Congressional District. Fuller, a conservative businessman, defeated the Democratic nominee in the closely watched race.

Why it matters

The special election was called after Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned from Congress earlier this year. The district leans heavily Republican, so Fuller's victory maintains GOP control of the seat.

The details

Fuller, a 52-year-old businessman and political newcomer, campaigned on a platform of fiscal conservatism and opposition to the Biden administration's policies. He defeated the Democratic nominee, a local community organizer, by a margin of 55% to 45% in the runoff election.

  • The special election was called in February 2026 after Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned from Congress.
  • The runoff election between Fuller and the Democratic nominee was held on April 8, 2026.

The players

Clayton Fuller

A 52-year-old Republican businessman who won the special election to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress.

Marjorie Taylor Greene

The former Republican Congresswoman whose resignation triggered the special election.

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What they’re saying

“I'm honored that the voters of Georgia's 14th District have placed their trust in me to be their voice in Congress.”

— Clayton Fuller, Congressman-elect

What’s next

Fuller will be sworn in to represent Georgia's 14th Congressional District in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The special election victory for Republican Clayton Fuller maintains GOP control of this heavily conservative district, underscoring the party's continued strength in Georgia despite recent Democratic gains in the state.