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Trump to Visit Rome, GA: Economy, Election & Taylor Greene Seat
President's trip coincides with special election to fill vacant House seat
Feb. 18, 2026 at 5:15am
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President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Rome, Georgia, on Thursday, February 19, according to a White House confirmation. The visit will take place in the heart of Georgia's 14th Congressional District, where a special election is being held to fill the House seat vacated by former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene in January. A total of 18 candidates are competing for the open seat, and if no candidate secures more than 50% of the vote, a runoff election is scheduled for April 7.
Why it matters
Presidential involvement in special elections often signals the importance of the district to the administration and can significantly influence voter turnout and candidate momentum. The endorsement of a candidate by President Trump could prove decisive in a closely contested race.
The details
The White House stated that President Trump will deliver remarks focusing on affordability and the economy, and will also visit a local business. During a press conference on Monday, February 16, President Trump acknowledged the crowded field of candidates vying to replace Greene, stating, 'Well, we have a lot of people that want to take Marjorie 'Traitor' Greene's place, and many, many candidates, and I have to choose one. They say whoever I endorse is going to win. But we have a lot of excellent candidates that want to take her place.'
- President Trump is scheduled to visit Rome, Georgia, on Thursday, February 19.
- The special election is being held to fill the House seat vacated by former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene in January.
- If no candidate secures more than 50% of the vote, a runoff election is scheduled for April 7.
The players
President Donald Trump
The President of the United States who is scheduled to visit Rome, Georgia.
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former Representative who vacated the House seat in Georgia's 14th Congressional District, triggering the current special election.
What they’re saying
“Well, we have a lot of people that want to take Marjorie 'Traitor' Greene's place, and many, many candidates, and I have to choose one. They say whoever I endorse is going to win. But we have a lot of excellent candidates that want to take her place.”
— President Donald Trump
What’s next
If no candidate secures more than 50% of the vote in the initial special election, a runoff election is scheduled for April 7.
The takeaway
President Trump's visit to Georgia's 14th Congressional District highlights the importance of the special election to fill the vacant House seat. His potential endorsement of a candidate could significantly influence the outcome of the closely contested race.
