Georgia runoff could determine House majority as GOP-backed candidate faces Democrat
ROME, Ga. — Republican candidate Clay Fuller described Tuesday’s special election runoff in Georgia as “extremely crucial,” according to a Fox News Digital interview. Fuller is running against Democrat Shawn Harris to fill the seat in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, which was vacated by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene earlier this year.
The district, located in northwest Georgia, is considered solidly Republican. Greene’s departure followed a public falling out with former President Donald Trump. The special election coincides with a Wisconsin Supreme Court race and comes as Republicans hold a narrow 218–214 majority in the U.S. House. The GOP cannot afford any surprises, especially in a district Trump won by 37 points in the 2024 presidential race, Fuller said.
Fuller, a district attorney and Air National Guard lieutenant colonel, emphasized the importance of the election for the GOP majority. “We need the reinforcements,” he said, expressing confidence that Georgia 14 voters understand the stakes and are eager to elect a “MAGA America first fighter” to Congress.
When asked about turnout concerns due to the absence of a presidential race, Fuller said voters are committed. “They’ll crawl through glass to make sure they have a representative up there that fights for them and President Trump,” he added.
Harris, a retired Army brigadier general and cattle farmer, needs crossover Republican support to win. He described himself as a Democrat unaffiliated with the party and criticized Fuller for “selling his soul to President Trump.” Harris also highlighted economic issues, citing rising gas prices linked to Trump’s military actions against Iran, and said he would support Trump on border policies but oppose prolonged military conflicts.
In the first round of voting in early March, Harris secured 37% of the vote, while Fuller received 35%, in a field of 17 candidates. No candidate achieved a majority, leading to the runoff. The district covers areas from Atlanta’s suburbs to northwest borders with Alabama and Tennessee. Greene’s exit followed disagreements with Trump, mainly over her push to release Jeffrey Epstein files.
While Greene remains popular locally, Fuller said voters are focused on future issues rather than past disputes. Fuller also noted he has spoken with Greene for advice but kept those conversations confidential. Harris, who lost to Greene in her 2024 re-election bid, said he is no longer running against her and believes his name recognition is an asset.
The Georgia race is part of a busy election day that also features a Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Though officially non-partisan, Wisconsin’s court elections have become highly partisan, with significant outside spending. Democrats currently hold a 4-3 majority, but the outcome of this year’s contest could shift that balance depending on the result.
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