Georgia Voters Choose Successor to Marjorie Taylor Greene in US House

Special election to fill remainder of Greene's term could be first step in marathon of votes in Republican-leaning district

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Voters in Georgia's 14th Congressional District are casting ballots to choose a successor to Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned from Congress earlier this year after a falling-out with former President Donald Trump. The race features a crowded field of Republican and Democratic candidates, with the winner serving out the remaining months of Greene's term. However, they will need to run again in a series of upcoming elections if they want to remain in Congress beyond next January.

Why it matters

The outcome of this special election could impact the balance of power in the US House, where Republicans currently hold a narrow majority. The 14th District is considered one of the most Republican-leaning districts in Georgia, so the winner is likely to prevail in the general election as well. This race also highlights the ongoing divisions within the Republican Party, as candidates vie to succeed the controversial Greene.

The details

The top candidates in the special election include Republicans Clay Fuller, a district attorney endorsed by Trump, and Colton Moore, a former state senator favored by far-right activists. The Democratic candidate is Shawn Harris, a cattle farmer and retired general who is promising a more moderate approach. With 12 Republicans, 3 Democrats, a Libertarian, and an independent all running, it may be difficult for any single candidate to win a majority and avoid an April 7 runoff.

  • The special election is being held on March 10, 2026.
  • If no candidate wins a majority, a runoff election will be held on April 7, 2026.
  • The winner of the special election will serve out the remaining months of Marjorie Taylor Greene's term.
  • Republicans and Democrats seeking a full two-year term will compete in a May 19, 2026 party primary, and possibly a June 16, 2026 party runoff, before advancing to the November 2026 general election.

The players

Clay Fuller

A district attorney endorsed by former President Donald Trump, Fuller is hoping to win the special election outright and avoid an April runoff.

Colton Moore

A former state senator and favorite of far-right activists, Moore is also running in the Republican primary for the full two-year term.

Shawn Harris

A cattle farmer and retired general, Harris is the Democratic candidate promising a more moderate approach.

Marjorie Taylor Greene

The former Congresswoman whose resignation from the 14th District seat prompted this special election.

Donald Trump

The former president, who has endorsed Clay Fuller in the race and clashed with Marjorie Taylor Greene before her resignation.

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What they’re saying

“We need to win this thing on March 10 and send an America First warrior to fight for President Trump.”

— Clay Fuller, District Attorney (audacy.com)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery Employee (Instagram)

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