Georgia Runoff to Fill Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Vacant House Seat
Georgia voters head to the polls Tuesday in a special-election runoff to choose who will fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, with Democrat Shawn Harris facing Republican Clay Fuller. National outlets have highlighted the contest as politically notable.
📌 Key Facts
- A special-election runoff in Georgia is scheduled for "Tuesday" to fill the vacant U.S. House seat formerly held by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, according to CBS.
- The runoff matchup is between Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller to determine who will fill Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat.
- The contest is being framed by national outlets as politically notable, with dedicated segments highlighting its perceived relevance.
- CBS reported the race and related coverage on its Facebook page on 2026-04-07T16:00:29+00:00.
📊 Relevant Data
From 2010 to 2020, the White non-Hispanic population in Georgia's 14th Congressional District decreased by 2.84%, from 546,063 to 530,578, while the total population grew by 5.24%.
Georgia District Population Change Report — Redistricting Data Hub
From 2010 to 2020, the Hispanic population in Georgia's 14th Congressional District increased by 23.78%, from 70,997 to 87,883, compared to the total population growth of 5.24%.
Georgia District Population Change Report — Redistricting Data Hub
From 2010 to 2020, the Black non-Hispanic population in Georgia's 14th Congressional District increased by 23.27%, from 56,829 to 70,051, against a total population growth of 5.24%.
Georgia District Population Change Report — Redistricting Data Hub
In Georgia's 2024 elections, the racial turnout gap between White and Black voters grew by 3% compared to 2020, with White turnout increasing and Black turnout decreasing.
The gap in turnout rates between white and Black voters in Georgia grew by 3% from 2020 to 2024 — Voter Participation Center (via X)
Georgia's 14th Congressional District has a Partisan Voter Index (PVI) of R+22, indicating it leans heavily Republican compared to the national average.
Georgia's 14th congressional district — Wikipedia
📰 Source Timeline (2)
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- CBS piece reiterates that the race is a special election runoff and identifies it as taking place "Tuesday," reinforcing the immediacy of the vote.
- Confirms again that the matchup is between Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller to fill former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat.
- Provides network framing that national outlets are treating the contest as notable enough for a dedicated segment, underscoring its perceived political relevance.