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By the People, for the People
Black Democrat Shawn Harris Seeks to Flip Georgia House Seat
Voters in Georgia's 14th Congressional District to decide runoff election on April 7
Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:07pm
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The special election in Georgia's 14th Congressional District has become a high-stakes political battle, with both parties vying for a crucial House seat.Blakely TodayGeorgians will head to the polls on Tuesday, April 7, to decide who will fill the Congressional seat left vacant by former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. The race is a runoff between Black Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller. Harris, a Georgia native and U.S. Marine veteran, previously faced off against Greene in 2024 but lost. However, the political landscape has shifted, and Harris now has a chance to flip the historically Republican district.
Why it matters
The outcome of this special election could have significant implications for the balance of power in Congress. If Harris is able to win the seat, it would be a major upset and a blow to the Republican Party's hold on the district. This race is being closely watched as both parties jockey for position ahead of the crucial 2022 midterm elections.
The details
Harris, who served in Afghanistan after 9/11, is running on a platform of supporting farmers, protecting social safety net programs, and expanding mental health and addiction treatment services in Georgia. He narrowly trailed Republican Clay Fuller in the initial special election on March 10, but neither candidate earned a majority, leading to the runoff. Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Fuller, but Harris has managed to generate significant enthusiasm and support, especially among Black voters in the district.
- The initial special election to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene took place on March 10, 2026.
- The runoff election between Shawn Harris and Clay Fuller is scheduled for April 7, 2026.
The players
Shawn Harris
A Black Democrat and Georgia native who is running to fill the Congressional seat left vacant by former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Harris is a U.S. Marine veteran who previously faced off against Greene in the 2024 general election.
Clay Fuller
The Republican candidate in the runoff election to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Fuller has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
Marjorie Taylor Greene
The former Republican Congresswoman whose resignation from the House of Representatives has led to this special election.
What’s next
The winner of the April 7 runoff election will serve out the remainder of Marjorie Taylor Greene's term in the House of Representatives. The seat will then be up for grabs again in the November 2026 general election.
The takeaway
This special election in Georgia's 14th Congressional District has become a high-stakes battle, with both parties vying for a crucial House seat. The race between Shawn Harris and Clay Fuller will serve as an important test of the political landscape in the state and could foreshadow the dynamics of the 2022 midterm elections.
