Trump‑Endorsed Republican Clayton Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris Advance to April Runoff in Georgia’s 14th District Special Election
In Georgia’s 14th Congressional District special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, Trump‑endorsed Republican Clayton (Clay) Fuller — a former Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit district attorney — and Democrat Shawn Harris, a retired U.S. Army brigadier general and fundraising leader, advanced to an April 7 runoff after no candidate cleared a majority in the March 10 all‑party contest. The crowded 17‑candidate field (12 Republicans, three Democrats, one Libertarian and one independent) split the vote in the state’s most Republican district, setting up a high‑stakes runoff that tests Trump’s influence and will determine who serves the remainder of Greene’s term and could affect the narrowly divided House.
📌 Key Facts
- A March 10, 2026 special election in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District featured 17 candidates on a single all‑party ballot (down from 22 who filed): 12 Republicans, three Democrats, one Libertarian and one independent.
- No candidate cleared the 50% threshold on March 10, and the Associated Press and multiple outlets projected that Republican Clayton “Clay” Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris will face each other in an April 7, 2026 runoff.
- Clayton “Clay” Fuller, a Trump‑endorsed former state prosecutor and the 2023‑appointed (and 2024‑elected) district attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit who finished fourth in the 2020 GOP primary, outpaced far‑right rival Colton Moore and other Republicans to reach the runoff; Gov. Brian Kemp publicly congratulated and urged GOP unity behind Fuller, while Marjorie Taylor Greene declined to endorse.
- Colton Moore, a former state senator and prominent far‑right Trump‑aligned figure, remained a significant challenger (leading some local straw polls) and reflected intra‑party tensions as some MAGA voters and other Republicans expressed skepticism of Trump’s pick for the seat.
- Shawn Harris, a retired U.S. Army brigadier general and the leading Democrat in the race, significantly overperformed relative to his 2024 challenge to Greene and was the fundraising leader — about $4.3 million raised with roughly $290,000 cash on hand as of Feb. 18 — while Fuller had raised about $787,000 with roughly $238,000 on hand.
- Analysts and outlets noted that Democratic votes were split among three candidates and Republican votes were divided across a large GOP field, making it unlikely any candidate would clear 50% and giving Harris a plausible path to a runoff despite the district’s strong Republican lean (Cook Political Report rates it the most Republican‑leaning in Georgia).
- The special election fills only the remainder of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s term; if needed for the full two‑year term, Georgia’s regular primary calendar continues with May 19 primaries and possible June 16 runoffs, and the winner of the April special runoff will serve a short tenure before the next regular election.
- Greene resigned after public clashes with Donald Trump — including disputes over foreign policy and the handling of Epstein‑related documents — and Trump publicly rebuked her, vowed to back a challenger, endorsed Fuller and campaigned with him in Rome, Georgia, underscoring intra‑party conflict that shaped the contest.
📊 Relevant Data
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 abolished national origins quotas, leading to increased immigration from Latin America, which contributed to the growth of the Hispanic population in Georgia from near zero in 1965 to over 1 million by 2020.
Fifty Years On, the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act Continues to Reshape the United States — Migration Policy Institute
In Georgia's 2022 midterm elections, voter turnout rates showed disparities by race: 66% for White voters, 51% for Black voters, 42% for Latino voters, and 47% for Asian voters, with the racial turnout gap widening compared to previous cycles.
Georgia's Racial Turnout Gap Grew in 2022 — Brennan Center for Justice
In 2022, the median household income for Latino households in Georgia was $58,900, compared to $81,200 for non-Hispanic White households, with Latino poverty rates more than double those of non-Hispanic Whites despite high employment rates among Latinos.
The State of the Latino Community in Georgia Report. Key Facts & Figures — Latino Community Fund Georgia
📰 Source Timeline (13)
Follow how coverage of this story developed over time
March 11, 2026
11:12 AM
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New information:
- Reiterates that no candidate in the March 10 special election cleared 50%, sending Trump‑backed prosecutor Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris to an April 7 runoff.
- Adds NPR’s characterization that Harris “significantly overperformed” relative to his 2024 challenge against Marjorie Taylor Greene and raised more than $4 million this cycle.
- Notes NPR’s political analysis that Trump remains the GOP’s dominant figure, but Republican voters are increasingly aware his endorsed candidates are not their only options, even as the Trump camp touts that all endorsed candidates either won or made runoffs in recent primaries.
1:23 AM
Fuller, Harris head to Georgia runoff, CBS News projects
New information:
- CBS specifies Fuller’s prior political history: he finished fourth in the 2020 GOP primary that Marjorie Taylor Greene won.
- Confirms Fuller’s prior appointment as district attorney of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit in 2023 and subsequent full‑term election in 2024 before resigning to run for Congress.
- Adds updated fundraising detail: Harris had raised about $4.3 million with roughly $290,000 cash on hand as of Feb. 18; Fuller had raised about $787,000 with about $238,000 in the bank.
- Notes that Greene declined to endorse any candidate in the special election.
- Includes Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s public congratulatory statement on X endorsing Fuller as a "proven, conservative fighter" and urging GOP unity heading into the runoff.
- Clarifies total candidate field evolution: 22 initially filed, shrinking to 17 who appeared on the ballot (12 Republicans, three Democrats, one Libertarian, one independent).
- Reiterates that whoever wins will only serve out the remainder of Greene’s term, emphasizing it is a short tenure before the next regular election.
1:16 AM
Trump-backed Clay Fuller to face Democrat Shawn Harris in Georgia runoff for MTG seat
New information:
- Confirms via AP that Fuller and Harris will face off in an April 7 runoff to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, aligning with but not materially updating prior reporting.
- Notes that Harris previously lost to Marjorie Taylor Greene in 2024, adding electoral history context.
- Reiterates that Republicans’ already razor-thin House majority has been further strained by Rep. Kevin Kiley’s switch from Republican to independent, heightening the stakes of the runoff.
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.