Clayton Fuller and Shawn Harris Advance to Runoff for Georgia's 14th District Seat
In Brief
Republican Clayton Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris will compete in a runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene's former seat.
Key Facts
- Clayton Fuller, a Trump-endorsed Republican, and Shawn Harris, a Democrat, advanced to a runoff in Georgia's 14th District special election.
- The election follows Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation from Congress.
- Fuller is a former prosecutor and Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit district attorney.
- Harris is an Army veteran and retired general.
- The runoff will determine who fills the vacant congressional seat.
What Happened
A special election was held in Georgia's 14th Congressional District to fill the seat left vacant by Marjorie Taylor Greene. Clayton Fuller and Shawn Harris received the most votes and will proceed to a runoff.
Why It Matters
The race is seen as a test of former President Trump's influence, as Fuller was endorsed by Trump. The runoff presents a rare opportunity for Democrats in a traditionally Republican district.
What's Next
Fuller and Harris will face each other in a runoff election. The winner will serve as the district's next representative in Congress.
Sources
- Google News — Trump-endorsed Republican advances to runoff in Georgia special election for MTG’s seat - Politico(2h ago)
- The Guardian — Georgia votes in high-stakes primary for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s House seat(18h ago)
- The Guardian — Georgia votes for successor to Marjorie Taylor Greene after Trump spat – US politics live(17h ago)
