Republican Clay Fuller Wins Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Fuller, endorsed by Trump, defeats moderate Democrat Shawn Harris in conservative Georgia district.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:24am

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A dynamic, abstract painting featuring the overlapping, fractured silhouette of a politician in shades of red, blue, and gold, conveying the high-energy and partisan nature of the special election.The special election in Georgia's 14th Congressional District highlighted the continued influence of former President Trump within the Republican Party.Dalton Today

Clay Fuller, a former state prosecutor and Air National Guard lieutenant, won a special election runoff on Tuesday to fill the U.S. House seat in Georgia's 14th Congressional District previously held by Marjorie Taylor Greene. Fuller, who was endorsed by former President Trump, defeated moderate Democrat Shawn Harris in the conservative district that includes the city of Dalton, a center of flooring and carpet manufacturing.

Why it matters

The race to replace the controversial Greene, a conspiracy-minded conservative, was seen as a test of Trump's continued influence within the Republican Party. Fuller's victory consolidates conservative support in the district and replaces Greene with a more mainstream Republican who is expected to align with House GOP leadership.

The details

In the first round of voting, Fuller had an advantage over another Republican candidate, Colton Moore, due to Trump's endorsement. On the campaign trail, Fuller pledged to support an 'America First economy' and promised 'mass deportation now.' He also appeared to back Trump's unproven claims that the 2020 election was stolen.

  • The special election was made necessary when Marjorie Taylor Greene left Congress in January 2026.
  • Trump endorsed Fuller and visited the district in February 2026.
  • The special election runoff took place on April 7, 2026.

The players

Clay Fuller

A 44-year-old former state prosecutor and lieutenant in the Air National Guard who won the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia's 14th Congressional District.

Shawn Harris

A moderate Democrat who was the top vote-getter in the initial primary but lost to Fuller in the runoff election.

Marjorie Taylor Greene

The controversial conservative Republican who previously held the 14th Congressional District seat before leaving Congress in January 2026.

Donald Trump

The former president who endorsed Clay Fuller and campaigned with him in the district.

Mike Johnson

The Republican Speaker of the House, whom Fuller is expected to support.

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What they’re saying

“President Trump is going to be proven correct once again.”

— Clay Fuller, Congressional Candidate

“The greatest president in our country's history.”

— Clay Fuller, Congressional Candidate

What’s next

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The takeaway

This race highlights the continued influence of former President Trump within the Republican Party, as his endorsement helped propel a more mainstream conservative to victory over a more controversial candidate. The outcome also suggests that voters in this conservative district prioritized party loyalty over ideological purity.