President Trump to Visit Georgia's 14th Congressional District

Early voting underway for special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

Feb. 21, 2026 at 11:15pm

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President Donald Trump is expected to travel to Rome, Georgia, on Thursday to give remarks on affordability and the economy, followed by a local business visit. The president has endorsed Clay Fuller, the district attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, for the March 10 special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress. The race features 18 qualified candidates, and a runoff election is all but certain on April 7.

Why it matters

The special election in Georgia's 14th congressional district is being closely watched nationally, as the winner will fill the remainder of Marjorie Taylor Greene's term through next January. The district is considered a Republican stronghold, and the outcome could impact the balance of power in the House of Representatives.

The details

The original race of 22 qualified candidates is now down to 18, with several candidates dropping out in recent weeks. President Trump's visit is expected to boost support for his endorsed candidate, Clay Fuller. The winner of the special election will serve out the remainder of Greene's term, but will need to run again in the May 2026 primary if they want to retain the seat for a full two-year term.

  • Early voting is underway for the March 10 special election.
  • President Trump is expected to visit Rome, Georgia, on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
  • A runoff election, if needed, is scheduled for April 7, 2026.
  • The winner of the special election will be sworn in sometime in January 2027 for the full two-year term.
  • The May 19, 2026 statewide primary will determine the candidates for the November 2026 general election.

The players

President Donald Trump

The President of the United States, who has endorsed a candidate in the special election.

Clay Fuller

The district attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, who has been endorsed by President Trump for the special election.

Marjorie Taylor Greene

The former congresswoman whose resignation has led to the special election in Georgia's 14th district.

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What they’re saying

“President Trump's visit to Rome will underscore the work that this Administration has already done to raise real wages and accelerate economic growth – and what work the Administration will continue doing to keep delivering for Georgians.”

— White House official

What’s next

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The takeaway

This special election in Georgia's 14th district is being closely watched nationally, as the outcome could impact the balance of power in the House of Representatives. President Trump's endorsement of a candidate is seen as a key factor in the race, and his visit to the district is expected to boost support for his preferred candidate.