Republican Wins Runoff to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress

Clay Fuller, a district attorney backed by former President Trump, defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in the deeply conservative district.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:37am

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A serene, cinematic painting of the U.S. Capitol building in warm, muted tones, capturing a sense of political nostalgia and the quiet power of government institutions.The special election runoff in Georgia's 14th Congressional District highlighted the Republican party's efforts to solidify its House majority ahead of the 2024 presidential election.Rome Today

Clay Fuller, a district attorney endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won a special election runoff to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia's 14th Congressional District. Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris, a retired Army general, in the deeply conservative district.

Why it matters

The race was seen as a test of Trump's influence within the Republican party, as he had revoked his endorsement of Greene following a public feud. Fuller's victory widens the GOP's House majority and demonstrates Trump's continued sway with the party's base.

The details

In the March special election with 17 candidates, Fuller received 34% of the vote, while Harris received 37%. The runoff between the two was necessary because no candidate received a majority. Fuller was endorsed by Trump, who urged Georgia voters to 'finish it off' in the runoff. Harris had hoped to gather support from Democrats, independents and disaffected Republicans, but ultimately Fuller's conservative credentials prevailed in the deeply red district.

  • The special election runoff took place on April 7, 2026.
  • The March special election with 17 candidates was held on March 10, 2026.

The players

Clay Fuller

A district attorney who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump and won the special election runoff to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's former U.S. House seat.

Shawn Harris

A retired Army general who ran as a Democrat against Marjorie Taylor Greene in 2024 and advanced to the runoff in the special election, but ultimately lost to Clay Fuller.

Marjorie Taylor Greene

The former Republican U.S. Representative for Georgia's 14th Congressional District who resigned, leading to the special election.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who endorsed Clay Fuller in the special election and urged Georgia voters to support him.

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What they’re saying

“Now we have to be careful and finish it off.”

— Donald Trump, Former President of the United States

What’s next

Fuller will serve out the remainder of Marjorie Taylor Greene's term, which ends in January 2027. He must win a primary and November general election to serve a full two-year term.

The takeaway

This special election victory for a Trump-backed candidate in a deeply conservative district demonstrates the former president's continued influence within the Republican party, even after leaving office. It also highlights the party's efforts to solidify its House majority ahead of the 2024 presidential election.