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Trump to Visit Georgia as Early Voting Continues for Marjorie Taylor Greene's House Seat
The former president is set to travel to the 14th Congressional District as voters choose a replacement for the controversial congresswoman.
Feb. 19, 2026 at 2:15am
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President Trump is scheduled to visit Georgia's 14th Congressional District this week as early voting continues to fill the House seat vacated by former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. The White House says Trump will travel to Rome, Georgia, to discuss the economy. The crowded field of 18 candidates vying to succeed Greene includes Clay Fuller, the former district attorney of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, who has Trump's endorsement.
Why it matters
Trump's visit underscores the high stakes and national attention on this special election to replace the controversial Marjorie Taylor Greene. With no candidate likely to win an outright majority, a runoff election is expected, adding further uncertainty to the outcome.
The details
Eighteen candidates are running to succeed Greene, who resigned from Congress in January. If no candidate secures 50% of the vote, a runoff election will be held on April 7. The winner of the special election will then have to run again in the May 19 party primaries, and possibly a June runoff, before advancing to the November general election.
- Early voting began in Georgia's 14th Congressional District earlier this month.
- Trump is scheduled to visit Rome, Georgia, on Thursday, February 17, 2026.
- If a runoff is required, it will take place on April 7, 2026.
- The winner of the special election will face party primaries on May 19, 2026, and possibly a runoff in June.
The players
Donald Trump
The former president of the United States who has endorsed a candidate in the race to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's House seat.
Marjorie Taylor Greene
The former U.S. Representative for Georgia's 14th Congressional District who resigned from Congress in January 2026.
Clay Fuller
The former district attorney of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit who has received Trump's endorsement in the race to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's House seat.
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 good candidates that want to take her place.”
— Donald Trump
What’s next
If no candidate secures 50% of the vote in the special election, a runoff will be held on April 7, 2026. The winner of the special election will then face party primaries on May 19, 2026, and possibly a runoff in June, before advancing to the November general election.
The takeaway
Trump's visit and endorsement in this race underscore the national significance of the special election to replace the controversial Marjorie Taylor Greene. With a crowded field of candidates and the potential for a runoff, the outcome could have broader implications for the balance of power in Congress.
