Trump‑Endorsed Republican Clayton Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris Advance to April Runoff in Georgia’s 14th District Special Election
The Associated Press called the March 10 special election in Georgia’s heavily Republican 14th District, saying Trump‑endorsed Republican Clayton Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris — a retired U.S. Army brigadier general and the Democratic fundraising leader — advanced to an April 7 runoff after no candidate won a majority. Fuller, a former state prosecutor who outpaced far‑right contender Colton Moore in a crowded all‑party field of 17 candidates (12 Republicans, three Democrats, one Libertarian and one independent), now faces the task of consolidating support ahead of the runoff in a district that strongly favors Republicans.
📌 Key Facts
- The March 10, 2026 special election for Georgia’s 14th District was an all‑party ballot with 17 active candidates (down from 22 who filed): 12 Republicans, 3 Democrats, 1 Libertarian and 1 independent.
- No candidate won a majority on March 10; the Associated Press called the race with Republican Clay (Clayton) Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris advancing to an April 7, 2026 runoff to fill the remainder of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s term. (Separately, May 19 party primaries and possible June 16 runoffs will choose nominees for the full two‑year term.)
- Clay (Clayton) Fuller, a former state prosecutor and district attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, was endorsed and actively campaigned with Donald Trump in Rome, Georgia; Fuller outpaced other Republicans on election night to earn a runoff spot.
- Shawn Harris, a Democrat and retired U.S. Army brigadier general who ran against Greene in 2024, was the leading Democrat and advanced to the runoff; he has been the fundraising leader, raising about $4.3 million and holding roughly $290,000 on hand (figures as of Feb. 18).
- Fuller’s reported fundraising as of Feb. 18 was about $787,000 raised with roughly $238,000 on hand.
- Vote‑splitting dynamics shaped the outcome: a crowded Republican field made it difficult for any GOP candidate to reach 50%, while Democratic votes were divided among three candidates — increasing the likelihood that Harris could capture one of the top two spots.
- Colton Moore, a far‑right former state senator and vocal Trump ally, remained a prominent GOP rival (leading in some local straw polls) and continued to contest Trump’s picking of Fuller; both Fuller and Moore have already qualified for the November ballot for the full term.
- Background context: Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned after public clashes with Trump over issues including Epstein‑document handling, foreign policy and ACA subsidies; GA‑14 is one of Georgia’s most Republican districts (Greene won roughly 65% in 2024), meaning Harris faces a steep challenge in a general election even after reaching the runoff.
📊 Relevant Data
From 2010 to 2020, the non-Hispanic White population in Georgia's 14th Congressional District decreased by 2.84% (from 546,063 to 530,578), while the Hispanic population increased by 23.78% (from 70,997 to 87,883) and the non-Hispanic Black population increased by 23.27% (from 56,829 to 70,051), contributing to overall population growth of 5.24%.
Georgia District Population Change Report — Redistricting Data Hub
In Georgia's 2024 election, White voter turnout increased compared to 2020, while Black, AAPI, and Hispanic turnout did not increase, resulting in a decrease in Black vote share by 0.3 percentage points and White vote share by 1.5 percentage points, with AAPI and Hispanic vote shares increasing due to higher registration.
2024 Turnout: Surprises in Battleground Georgia — TargetSmart
📰 Source Timeline (10)
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March 11, 2026
12:36 AM
Clayton Fuller and Shawn Harris Advance to Runoff in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Georgia District
New information:
- The Associated Press has called the March 10 special election, with Republican Clayton Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris advancing to an April 7 runoff after neither secured a majority.
- Fuller, a former state prosecutor endorsed by President Trump, outpaced far‑right former state senator Colton Moore and other Republicans, reinforcing Trump’s endorsement record this midterm cycle.
- Harris, a Democrat and retired U.S. Army officer who ran against Marjorie Taylor Greene in 2024, finished as the leading Democrat and now faces the challenge of consolidating support in one of Georgia’s most conservative districts.
12:25 AM
Trump’s candidate to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is headed to a runoff with a Democrat
New information:
- Article details that Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned one year into her third term after very public clashes with Donald Trump over issues including ACA subsidies and the handling of Epstein files.
- Greene’s resignation statement is quoted explaining she did not want her district to endure a primary fight against a Trump‑backed challenger and warning Republicans could lose the midterms.
- The piece recounts Trump calling Greene a 'traitor' and pledging to support 'the right person' against her, then giving Clay Fuller a 'Complete and Total' Truth Social endorsement and appearing with him at a rally in Rome, Georgia.
- The field composition is specified as 12 Republicans, three Democrats, one independent and one Libertarian, with a reminder that Greene won nearly 65% of the vote in 2024.
- The article notes voters will return to the polls again in May for regular primaries to choose nominees for the full‑term November general election.
March 10, 2026
10:40 PM
News Wrap: Georgia holds special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
New information:
- PBS segment, airing on election day, notes that Trump‑backed Republican Clay Fuller is considered the front‑runner in the crowded 17‑candidate special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, with Democrat Shawn Harris expected to post a strong showing.
- Kennesaw State University political scientist Kerwin Swint is quoted saying the race is primarily driven by 'pocketbook' issues such as affordability, prices and inflation, with uncertainty over whether foreign policy or immigration will cut into that focus.
- The piece highlights that with 17 candidates on the ballot it is unlikely anyone will cross the 50% threshold needed to avoid a runoff.
7:45 PM
Live Results: Georgia's 14th Congressional District special election
New information:
- Confirms that the special election is being held Tuesday, March 10, 2026, with live results and on‑the‑ground voting underway in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.
- Specifies that if no candidate wins a majority, an April 7 runoff will be required, and details the subsequent May 19 party primaries and possible June 16 party runoffs for the full two‑year term.
- Clarifies that 10 Republicans and Democrat Shawn Harris have already qualified for the November ballot for the full term, including both leading GOP figures Clay Fuller and Colton Moore.
- Provides additional narrative on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation timing and reasons, including her clashes with Trump over ambitions for U.S. Senate or governor, criticism of his foreign policy and Epstein‑document handling, and his threat to back a primary challenger.
4:13 PM
Trump’s influence tested in race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
New information:
- Details that 17 candidates remain in the March 10 special election, including 12 Republicans who stayed in despite Trump’s endorsement of Clay Fuller.
- On‑the‑record criticism of Trump’s role from GOP candidate Jim Tully, who says the seat 'belongs to the people of the 14th District' and notes Trump 'doesn’t live in this district.'
- Specific characterization of Colton Moore’s profile: a former state legislator operating in the image of an early Marjorie Taylor Greene, including his history of spreading 'controversial falsehoods,' public spats and intra‑party fights.
- Reporting that Moore and Trump have spoken more frequently since Trump endorsed Fuller, with Moore insisting 'no one’s been a better defender of President Trump in Georgia.'
- Two straw‑poll snapshots: a recent small Floyd County GOP straw poll showing Moore narrowly ahead of Fuller, and a larger earlier forum straw poll where Moore led by a wider margin.
- Context that Trump personally campaigned in Rome in February, gave Fuller speaking time, and stressed he wants a 'total winner' who will work with Speaker Mike Johnson, even as Moore supporters protested outside.
3:21 PM
Georgia voters are choosing a successor for Marjorie Taylor Greene
New information:
- Confirms the election is being held Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and frames it as the first step in a likely multi‑round process.
- Clarifies the full field in the all‑party special election: 12 Republicans, three Democrats, a Libertarian and an independent, after five Republicans withdrew.
- Specifies the subsequent calendar: May 19 party primaries and, if needed, June 16 party runoffs for the full two‑year term starting next January.
- Notes that 10 Republicans and Democrat Shawn Harris have qualified for the November ballot for the full term, including both Clay Fuller and Colton Moore.
- Reiterates the Cook Political Report rating of Georgia’s 14th as the most Republican‑leaning district in the state and sketches Greene’s break with Trump and resignation as background.
2:23 PM
What to expect in Georgia's special election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's former seat
New information:
- Confirms there are 17 active candidates remaining from an initial field of 22 after withdrawals, with 12 Republicans and 3 Democrats on a single, all-party ballot.
- Provides updated fundraising and cash‑on‑hand figures as of Feb. 18: Democrat Shawn Harris has raised about $4.3 million and has about $290,000 on hand, while Republican Clay Fuller has raised about $787,000 and has about $238,000 on hand.
- Details Harris’s 2024 performance against Greene: 36% district‑wide, about 49% in Cobb County and about 41% in Paulding County, versus Greene’s 63% district‑wide and best showing in Murray County.
- Spells out the vote‑splitting dynamics: Democratic votes are divided among three candidates versus 12 Republicans, making it more likely Harris can reach a runoff spot if he matches his 2024 performance.
- Restates the AP’s calling and recount standards for Georgia’s special election, emphasizing that the AP will only declare a winner when no statistical path remains for trailing candidates.
10:00 AM
All eyes on Georgia as Trump-backed candidate battles in high-stakes congressional showdown
New information:
- Confirms there are 17 candidates still in the race (down from 22 who initially filed), with 12 Republicans and 3 Democrats on a single all‑party ballot.
- Names Trump‑backed Clay Fuller as the district attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit and describes him calling himself a "MAGA warrior" at a joint event with Trump in Rome, Georgia.
- Notes that former state Sen. Colton Moore is also running as a vocal Trump supporter with significant far‑right backing.
- Clarifies that retired Army Brig. Gen. Shaw (Shawn) Harris is among the three Democrats and is the fundraising leader, with $4.3 million raised, giving him a plausible shot at a runoff spot if no one tops 50%.
- Reiterates that if no candidate passes 50% on Primary Day, the top two finishers advance to an April 7 runoff.
9:00 AM
Georgia special election to replace MTG tests the power of Trump's endorsement
New information:
- NPR piece foregrounds that some MAGA‑aligned voters in Georgia’s 14th say Trump’s pick, Clay Fuller, is not their preferred candidate to carry the movement forward.
- Details that Marjorie Taylor Greene’s break with Trump was driven in part by her push to release Jeffrey Epstein‑related documents and her criticism of Trump’s foreign policy, including the Iran war.
- Includes on‑the‑ground voter quote from a Trump rally attendee in Rome, Ga., praising Fuller as a 'strong candidate' and 'family man' and an ad framing his life as an 'America First' story.
- Provides contrast between Fuller and rival Republican Colton Moore, described as one of the most right‑leaning state lawmakers and claiming to be '100% pro‑Trump,' as well as candidate Star Black’s pledge not to use the press to become a 'celebrity' like Greene.