Clay Fuller and Shawn Harris Advance to April 7 Runoff for Georgia’s 14th District Seat
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No candidate secured a majority, triggering a runoff – The special election to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Tuesday night saw 17 candidates split the vote, leaving Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris as the top two, according to a BBC/CBS projection [1].
Donald Trump gave Fuller a “complete and total” endorsement – Trump posted the endorsement on Truth Social and reiterated it at a rally in Rome, Georgia, urging Republican voters to back Fuller [1].
Democrat Harris led the initial vote, aided by a divided GOP field – Retired brigadier general and local farmer Shawn Harris received the most votes on Tuesday, a result attributed to the Republican base being spread across multiple candidates [1].
Runoff set for April 7; winner serves remainder of Greene’s term – The victor will finish Greene’s term, which ends in January, and must immediately begin campaigning for a full term in the November midterms [1].
Campaigns intensify with high‑profile endorsements and pledges – Fuller praised Trump’s influence; Trump urged supporters to “finish it off”; Pete Buttigieg congratulated Harris on X; Harris vowed to reach every voter who chose another candidate [1].
Greene’s controversial legacy framed the race – Greene, known for bombastic committee appearances, conspiracy‑theory promotion, and hard‑line immigration stances, had a strained relationship with Trump after the Epstein Files dispute, and she now criticises Trump on X [1].
- Clay Fuller (Republican candidate, former district attorney): “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…” [1].
- Donald Trump (former president, endorsing Fuller): “Clay Fuller is going to be a fantastic Congressman in representing the Great State of Georgia… Now we have to be careful and finish it off. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!” [1].
- Pete Buttigieg (U.S. Secretary of Transportation, former presidential candidate): “Proud to be in your corner – and looking forward to campaigning with you on Saturday.” [1].
- Shawn Harris (Democratic candidate, retired brigadier general): “Everybody who voted for any other candidate … I want to talk to every last one of them, and say: ‘Give me a chance.’” [1].
- Marsha Miles (Rome voter): “I would have voted for Fuller anyway… because of his morals, what he stands for, and his military service.” [1].
- Teresa Lumsden (supporter at Fuller’s election‑night party): “He’s the perfect choice for representation in this area.” [1].