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By the People, for the People
Fuller, Harris Far Ahead In Race To Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene In Special Election
Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris lead the crowded field in the Georgia U.S. House District 14 special election.
Mar. 11, 2026 at 3:33am
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In the race to replace outspoken Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Lookout Mountain Judicial District DA Clay Fuller is leading the Republican field, while retired military officer Shawn Harris is capturing the Democratic nomination. The special election will determine who will serve the remainder of Greene's term after she stepped down following a falling out with former President Trump, who had previously endorsed her.
Why it matters
The Georgia 14th Congressional District race is drawing national attention as a bellwether for the political landscape ahead of the 2024 presidential election. The district, which leans heavily Republican, has been represented by the controversial Marjorie Taylor Greene, whose departure creates an open seat that both parties are fiercely contesting.
The details
In the Republican primary, Clay Fuller, a former district attorney, is leading a crowded field that includes several other conservative candidates. On the Democratic side, Shawn Harris, a 40-year military veteran and cattle farmer, is the frontrunner. The special election will be held on April 7, with the winner serving out the remainder of Greene's term until January 2025.
- The special election will be held on April 7, 2026.
- The regular primary election is scheduled for May 2026.
The players
Clay Fuller
A former district attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial District and the Republican frontrunner in the special election.
Shawn Harris
A retired military officer and cattle farmer who is the Democratic frontrunner in the special election.
Marjorie Taylor Greene
The outgoing Congresswoman for Georgia's 14th District, who stepped down following a falling out with former President Trump.
Donald Trump
The former President who had previously endorsed Marjorie Taylor Greene but has now endorsed Clay Fuller in the Republican primary.
Nicky Lama
A former Dalton City Councilman and Republican candidate who claims that nine of the 17 candidates failed to qualify for the regular primary election in May.
What they’re saying
“Voting for any of these candidates is a waste of time. Even if they won the special election, they could only serve until January of next year.”
— Nicky Lama, Republican Candidate
“A vote for any of the dropouts is a waste of the gas you burned driving to the polls. A vote for me is a vote to send a pro-Trump, conservative businessman to represent common sense in Washington.”
— Nicky Lama, Republican Candidate
What’s next
The special election runoff is scheduled for April 7, 2026. The winner will serve out the remainder of Marjorie Taylor Greene's term until January 2025.
The takeaway
The Georgia 14th Congressional District special election is shaping up to be a closely watched race that will test the political landscape ahead of the 2024 presidential election. The contest features a crowded Republican field and a clear Democratic frontrunner, with the outcome likely to have implications for the balance of power in Congress.
