Republican Fuller Wins Greene's House Seat, Democrat Taylor Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court

The closely watched races in Georgia and Wisconsin offer clues about the political landscape ahead of November's midterm elections.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:38am

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Republican Clay Fuller has claimed victory in former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's House seat in Georgia's 14th District, while Democrat Chris Taylor won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The two contests were seen as key tests for both parties as they look to gain ground before the crucial midterm elections.

Why it matters

The Georgia and Wisconsin races provided an early glimpse into voter sentiment in key battleground states, with Democrats hoping to regain ground after losses in 2024. The outcome in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race could also have significant implications for the state's political landscape in the coming years.

The details

In Georgia, Fuller, a district attorney endorsed by former President Donald Trump, defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in the special election runoff for the 14th District seat. Fuller campaigned on a platform aligned with many of Trump's priorities, including an 'America First' economy and tough-on-crime policies. Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, Democrat-backed appeals judge Chris Taylor claimed victory over Republican-backed Maria Lazar in the race for a seat on the state's Supreme Court, tilting the court further to the left with a 5-2 liberal majority.

  • The Georgia special election runoff was held on April 8, 2026.
  • The Wisconsin Supreme Court election took place on April 8, 2026.

The players

Clay Fuller

A Republican district attorney in northwest Georgia who won the special election for the 14th District House seat, replacing former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Shawn Harris

The Democratic candidate who ran against Fuller in the Georgia special election runoff.

Chris Taylor

A Democrat-backed appeals judge who won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Maria Lazar

A Republican-backed appeals judge who ran against Taylor for the Wisconsin Supreme Court seat.

Donald Trump

The former president who endorsed Clay Fuller in the Georgia special election.

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What they’re saying

“So much of what the story has been when this race started and so much of what you're going to hear from the fake news media is that President Trump doesn't mean anything to Georgia 14 anymore. Well, you can see with the results on March 10 and you can see the results of what we're seeing here today that President Trump is the most critical factor in our election, and he has made sure that we were going to win. He made sure that he was the ultimate trump card.”

— Clay Fuller, Republican Congressman-elect

“Donald Trump came right here to Rome, Ga., and didn't do a damn thing. We have absolutely no fear because we have Democrats, independents and, yes, Republicans voting for us because they are ready for change.”

— Shawn Harris, Democratic candidate

“Tonight, the people of Wisconsin stood up for our rights and freedoms, our democracy, our elections and a strong state Supreme Court that will protect the independence of our beloved state. Once again, Wisconsin showed the entire nation that we believe that the people should be at the center of government and the priority of our judiciary — not the billionaires, not the most powerful and privileged, but the people.”

— Chris Taylor, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice-elect

“I think that this race was run so that people in this state from now on will know that judicial races are not political races, and the next race and the next race and the next race we will keep fighting to put judges — good, talented judges with experience — on the bench and we will not take that status quo.”

— Maria Lazar, Republican-backed judicial candidate

What’s next

The results of the Georgia and Wisconsin races will be closely watched as both parties look to gain momentum heading into the crucial 2026 midterm elections.

The takeaway

The outcomes in these two key contests suggest that voter sentiment remains divided along partisan lines, with both parties vying for control of Congress and state-level institutions like the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The results also highlight the enduring influence of former President Trump within the Republican Party.