Trump-Backed Republican, Democrat Advance To Runoff In Georgia House Race

No candidate won a majority in Tuesday's special election for Marjorie Taylor Greene's former U.S. House seat.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 1:08am

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Republican Clay Fuller, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, and Democrat Shawn Harris advanced to an April 7 runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene's former U.S. House seat in Georgia after no candidate won a majority in Tuesday's special election. Fuller, a district attorney, and Harris, a cattle farmer and retired brigadier general, will face off in the runoff to serve out the remaining months of Greene's term.

Why it matters

The race to fill Greene's seat is the first step in an elections marathon in the heavily Republican 14th Congressional District of Georgia. The winner of the runoff will bolster the party's narrow majority in the House, while a Democratic victory would be seen as a further success for the party in special elections.

The details

The special election featured a crowded field of 14 candidates, including nine Republicans, three Democrats, a Libertarian, and an independent. Fuller, who was a White House fellow in the Trump administration and is a lieutenant colonel in the Georgia Air National Guard, finished fourth in the 2020 Republican primary that Greene won. Harris has promised moderation and a focus on the district's problems, contrasting himself with Greene's bomb-throwing style.

  • The special election was held on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.
  • The runoff election is scheduled for April 7, 2026.
  • The winner will serve out the remaining months of Greene's term.
  • Republicans and Democrats seeking a full two-year term are set for a May 19 party primary, and possibly a June 16 party runoff, before advancing to the general election in November.

The players

Clay Fuller

A Republican district attorney who prosecutes crimes in four counties, and was endorsed by former President Donald Trump to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Shawn Harris

A Democratic cattle farmer and retired brigadier general who is likely to face an uphill battle to win a majority in the heavily Republican district.

Marjorie Taylor Greene

The former U.S. Representative whose seat is being filled by the special election.

Donald Trump

The former president who endorsed Clay Fuller in the race.

Joe Biden

The current president, who defeated Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

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What they’re saying

“I think as of right now, he's doing a great job. He's definitely helping us a lot more than Biden did. I mean, as of now, they're not the best, but you're not gonna change anything overnight.”

— Presley Stover, Voter

“God, no. That's not going to sway me one way or the other.”

— Brendon O'Laughlin, Voter

“There just needs to be checks and balances and I don't think we have many of those right now.”

— Matthew Wisniewski, Voter

What’s next

The winner of the April 7 runoff will serve out the remaining months of Marjorie Taylor Greene's term. Republicans and Democrats seeking a full two-year term are set for a May 19 party primary, and possibly a June 16 party runoff, before advancing to the general election in November.

The takeaway

This race highlights the continued political divide in Georgia, with voters split between supporting Trump-backed candidates and those seeking a change in style from Marjorie Taylor Greene's bombastic approach. The runoff will be a key test of the Republican party's strength in the district ahead of the November general election.