On March 10, 2026, voters in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District cast ballots in a special election to fill the seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned effective January 5, 2026. Governor Brian Kemp called the special election the following day, setting March 10 as the election date with an April 7 runoff if no candidate secured a majority.
Background
Greene announced her resignation in November 2025 following a public dispute with President Donald Trump over the release of Jeffrey Epstein investigation files. Greene had signed a discharge petition to compel the Department of Justice to release the files, drawing sharp criticism from Trump. She stated she was stepping down to spare her district a “hurtful and hateful primary.” Her resignation became effective on January 5, 2026, after five years representing the district.
The Race
Twenty-one candidates filed to run on a single all-party ballot: sixteen Republicans, three Democrats, one Libertarian, and one independent. The district is one of the most Republican-leaning in Georgia, with Trump carrying it 68% to 31% in 2024.
Among the leading candidates, Clayton Fuller, a former district attorney and Air National Guard officer, received Trump’s endorsement on February 4, 2026. Other prominent Republican candidates included former state senator Colton Moore and former Dalton City Council member Nicky Lama. On the Democratic side, retired Army Brigadier General Shawn Harris, who had run against Greene in 2024, entered the race after raising nearly $1.3 million in preparation for a 2026 challenge.
Election Format
Under Georgia’s special election rules, all candidates appeared on the same ballot regardless of party affiliation. A candidate winning more than 50% of the vote would claim the seat outright. If no candidate reached that threshold, the top two vote-getters would advance to a runoff election scheduled for April 7, 2026.
Significance
The special election was one of eleven called during the 119th Congress. The vacancy narrowed the Republican majority in the House during a period when the party could afford few absences on closely contested votes. The race also drew attention as a test of Trump’s endorsement power following his public break with Greene, one of his previously most vocal allies in Congress.