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By the People, for the People
Trump-Backed Republican Wins Marjorie Taylor Greene's Former House Seat in Georgia
Clay Fuller prevails in deep-red district despite concerns over escalating Iran conflict
Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:34pm
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Republican Clay Fuller won the U.S. House seat in Georgia's 14th Congressional District, previously held by Marjorie Taylor Greene, with the help of an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. Fuller defeated Democratic challenger Shawn Harris in the deep-red district that Trump carried by nearly 37 points in 2020, though some local Republicans expressed unease over Trump's rhetoric toward Iran.
Why it matters
The victory adds to a string of special election results where Democrats have performed better than expected, a trend the party hopes will carry momentum into the November midterm elections when control of Congress hangs in the balance. The race also highlighted tensions within the Republican party over Trump's foreign policy approach.
The details
In the deep-red 14th Congressional District of Georgia that Marjorie Taylor Greene won by 29 points in 2020, Republican Clay Fuller prevailed over Democrat Shawn Harris by around 12 points. Fuller credited Trump's endorsement for his win, vowing to be 'a warrior' for the former president on Capitol Hill. However, some local Republicans expressed concern over Trump's escalating rhetoric toward Iran, with one voter saying the president may be 'committing a war crime' if he followed through on threats to bomb Iranian infrastructure.
- The election was held on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
- Trump had set a deadline of 8 p.m. on Tuesday for Iran to reach a deal with the U.S., warning that 'a whole civilization will die tonight.'
The players
Clay Fuller
The Republican who won Marjorie Taylor Greene's former U.S. House seat in Georgia's 14th Congressional District.
Shawn Harris
The Democratic candidate who challenged Fuller for the House seat.
Donald Trump
The former U.S. president who endorsed Fuller in the race.
Marjorie Taylor Greene
The Republican who previously held the House seat that Fuller won, before resigning.
Jason McGinty
An Acworth, Georgia resident who voted for Fuller but expressed concern over Trump's rhetoric toward Iran.
What they’re saying
“They couldn't beat Donald Trump and they never will. And I will be on Capitol Hill as a warrior to have his back each and every day.”
— Clay Fuller, Republican Candidate
“Trump is about to go too far and may be committing a war crime if he follows through on threats to bomb power plants and other infrastructure in Iran.”
— Jason McGinty, Acworth Resident
What’s next
Fuller will serve out the remaining months of Greene's term, bolstering the Republican party's slim majority in the House. He'll have to face another Republican primary on May 19 to win a full two-year term, and could face a June 16 party runoff. Harris is already the Democratic nominee for November.
The takeaway
This election highlighted the continued influence of former President Trump within the Republican party, as well as growing concerns among some conservatives over his aggressive foreign policy approach. The race also demonstrated the potential for Democrats to make inroads in deep-red districts, a trend that could impact the balance of power in Congress.
