Republican wins Georgia runoff election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Clay Fuller, a Trump-supporting air force reserve lieutenant colonel, narrowly won the special election in Georgia's 14th congressional district, a conservative-leaning seat formerly held by Marjorie Taylor Greene.
- Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris, a retired brigadier general who opposed the war in Iran, despite Harris improving his margin significantly compared to the 2024 election.
- The district strongly favored Trump by a two-to-one margin, making Harris's performance notable, though not enough to flip the seat in a Republican-favored area.
- The election drew national attention due to its potential impact on House control, with high-profile endorsements and significant campaign spending on both sides.
- Fuller credited his victory to strong local support and alignment with Trump's policies, particularly on Iran, while Harris emphasized opposition to the war and plans to run again in November.
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