Georgia race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene heads to a runoff
Republican Clay Fuller is projected to face Democrat Shawn Harris in the 7 April runoff election.
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Notable Quotes
"For those of you who questioned how important Donald J Trump is to this country, to Georgia 14, and the state of Georgia, you see what this man means to this community."
— Clay Fuller , Politician
"Everybody who voted for any other candidate [...] I want to talk to every last one of them, and say: 'Give me a chance'."
— Shawn Harris , Politician
"Clay Fuller is going to be a fantastic Congressman in representing the Great State of Georgia."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Proud to be in your corner - and looking forward to campaigning with you on Saturday."
— Pete Buttigieg , Politician
"I think the Republican Party is going to unite around us because they know that the Democrat is too dangerous."
— Clay Fuller , Politician
"Clay will be a GREAT Congressman — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"If Donald Trump wants to come and do what he wants to do, that’s his business."
— Shawn Harris , Politician
"We're just going to continue to get that message out about President Trump supporting us, and my experience, being a military officer, an elected district attorney and an America First fighter too."
— Clay Fuller , Politician
"We have the momentum. And on top of that, I actually had Democrats, independents and yes, I had Republicans who voted for me last time, and that’s the same thing that’s happening this time."
— Shawn Harris , Politician
"The real thing that the Georgia 14th should be focused on, we haven’t had representation since January 5. So, every moment that goes by, that we aren’t participating in votes on Capitol Hill is a tragedy for the people here."
— Clay Fuller , Politician
"There’s no such thing as a permanently red state or district."
— Pete Buttigieg , Politician
"'America First' should mean what was promised on the campaign trail in 2024."
— Marjorie Taylor Greene , Politician
Key People
A Republican former district attorney endorsed by Donald Trump.
A State Senator from Georgia not endorsed by Trump.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Former Congresswoman from Georgia who supported Mark Lynch's campaign.
Pete Buttigieg is the former US transportation secretary and a potential White House contender.
Retired army general and Democrat candidate in a congressional race.
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Republican Clay Fuller is projected to face Democrat Shawn Harris in the 7 April runoff election.
In Georgia's 14th Congressional District special election, Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris received the most votes, leading to a runoff scheduled for April 7, 2026.
Republican Clay Fuller, endorsed by President Trump, and Democrat Shawn Harris are advancing to a runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia.
Democrat Shawn Harris leads Republican Clay Fuller in Georgia's 14th Congressional District special election, leading to a runoff on April 7, 2026.
Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris advance to a runoff in Georgia's 14th Congressional District special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Republican Clay Fuller, backed by President Trump, and Democrat Shawn Harris are set for a runoff in Georgia's 14th Congressional District special election.
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