Georgia 14th District Election Heads to Runoff After Greene Replacement Vote

Crowded field of 17 candidates vying to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Mar. 11, 2026 at 11:22am

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Polls have closed in the special election for Georgia's 14th Congressional District, with a runoff election likely due to the large number of candidates. The seat was vacated in January when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned following a dispute with President Trump. Twenty-two candidates initially filed to run, with the field narrowed down to 17 - 12 Republicans, 3 Democrats, 1 Libertarian, and 1 independent.

Why it matters

This special election is seen as an early test of former President Trump's influence within the Republican Party, as he has endorsed one of the GOP candidates, former District Attorney Clay Fuller. The outcome could indicate whether Trump's endorsement still carries significant weight with Republican voters, or if they are increasingly willing to consider alternatives.

The details

Among the top candidates are Fuller, who was endorsed by Trump, former Republican state Sen. Colton Moore, and Democrat Shawn Harris, a retired Army brigadier general who lost to Greene in 2024. Harris has raised over $4.3 million for the race. Greene has declined to endorse anyone. Voters in Rome, Georgia anticipate a runoff election due to the crowded field, with one voter stating 'Too many people that feel they're politicians — some I know personally that has no experience, that, you know, Washington would just swallow them up like it does most people.'

  • Polls closed on March 10, 2026 in the special election.
  • A runoff election is likely to be held on April 7, 2026.
  • The eventual winner will serve the remainder of Greene's term and need to run again in the May 19 party primaries, potentially leading to another runoff on June 16.
  • The primary winners will then compete in the November general election.

The players

Marjorie Taylor Greene

Former U.S. Representative for Georgia's 14th congressional district who resigned in January 2026 following a dispute with President Trump.

Clay Fuller

Former District Attorney who is running for the 14th district seat and was endorsed by former President Trump.

Colton Moore

Former Republican state Senator who is running for the 14th district seat.

Shawn Harris

Retired Army brigadier general and Democratic candidate who lost to Marjorie Taylor Greene in the 2024 race for the 14th district seat.

Donald Trump

Former President of the United States who has endorsed Clay Fuller in the 14th district special election.

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What they’re saying

“There's real fatigue out there, and I sense and feel for them.”

— David Guldenschuh, Floyd County Republican Vice Chair

“We will have to work our butts off to make him win if he gets to a runoff, but that's how we should treat every single election.”

— Vincent Mendes, Chair of the county's Democratic Party

What’s next

If no candidate receives a majority of votes in the April 7 runoff election, the top two vote-getters will compete in a further election.

The takeaway

This special election in Georgia's 14th Congressional District is seen as an early test of former President Trump's continued influence over the Republican base. The outcome could indicate whether his endorsement of a candidate still carries significant weight, or if GOP voters are increasingly willing to consider alternatives.