Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia

In a special election held on April 7, 2026, Republican Clay Fuller won Marjorie Taylor Greene's former U.S. House seat in Georgia. Fuller, endorsed by Donald Trump, defeated Democratic candidate Shawn Harris in a district that heavily favored Republicans in previous elections. While Fuller's victory margin was smaller than past Republican wins, he attributed it to Trump's continued influence. The election took place amid some Republican concerns regarding Trump's rhetoric surrounding the war in Iran, including a deadline he issued for a deal with the United States. The Georgia election was one of several recent special elections where Democrats performed better than expected, potentially signaling momentum for the upcoming midterm elections.

Republican Clay Fuller won the special election in Georgia's 14th congressional district to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned earlier this year. Fuller secured 56% of the vote against Democrat Shawn Harris's 44%. The election took place on Tuesday in the conservative-leaning district of northwest Georgia. While Fuller supports the war in Iran, Harris opposes it, a key distinction in their platforms. Despite the Republican win, Democrats highlight the significant shift towards their party, improving on previous margins by approximately 25 points. Harris intends to run again in November for a full congressional term.

Republican Clay Fuller, endorsed by Donald Trump, won Georgia's special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned earlier this year. Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in the runoff election on Tuesday. The victory allows Republicans to maintain control of the strongly conservative district and shores up their narrow majority in the House of Representatives. Fuller, a lieutenant colonel in the Georgia Air National Guard, will serve the remainder of Greene's term, ending in January. He will need to campaign again for the midterm elections in November to hold the seat, potentially facing Harris again. Trump's endorsement was considered a key factor in Fuller's win, signaling Trump's continued influence within the Republican party.