Trending Now - Trump's Endorsement Faces Test in Georgia's Special Election
WHO:
Colton Moore, former state senator, described as a conservative firebrand.
Clay Fuller, referred to as a "MAGA warrior" during a rally.
President Donald Trump
Clay Fuller, former prosecutor and Air Force veteran
Colton Moore, former state senator
Tom Gray, pastor and candidate
Jim Tully, former Greene staffer and Republican activist
Shawn Harris, retired Marine brigadier general and Democratic contender
Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Republican Representative
Speaker Mike Johnson
Less Dunaway, 14th district voter
Clay Cooper, voter from Rome, Georgia
WHAT:
Colton Moore has been running ads claiming to be the true “America First” candidate and Trump loyalist.
Moore stated, “The swamp money has come in against us,” regarding his campaign.
Shawn Harris, the Democratic contender, expressed intentions to recruit moderates or disillusioned Republicans to his campaign.
Harris said, “Voting is not church. You don’t have to confess. You just have to go in there and do what’s best for you, your family and your grandkids.”
Republican officials believe Harris is likely to be one of the top two finishers to advance to the April 7 runoff.
A special election is being held to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, who vacated her seat in Congress in January 2026.
Clay Fuller received Trump’s endorsement in February 2026.
The election features nearly 20 candidates, with a focus on Trump’s endorsement.
If no candidate wins over 50% of the vote, the top two vote-getters will advance to a runoff on April 7, 2026.
The primary for the seat will occur on May 19, 2026.
Shawn Harris received nearly 135,000 votes in the 2024 election.
WHERE:
Georgia's 14th Congressional District, covering 10 counties from the Atlanta suburbs to the Appalachian foothills along the Tennessee state line.
Rome, Georgia, where a rally was held.
WHEN:
Voting in the special election closes on March 10, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET.
Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned in January 2026.
The special election is on March 10, 2026.
The runoff election is scheduled for April 7, 2026.
The primary election is set for May 19, 2026.
Trump endorsed Fuller during a visit to the district in February 2026.
WHY:
The election is seen as a test of President Trump's endorsement amidst a rift with Marjorie Taylor Greene.
The election tests the influence of Trump’s endorsement within the Republican Party.
The goal is to fill Greene's seat quickly to provide Speaker Mike Johnson with more support in the House.
HOW:
All candidates, regardless of party affiliation, are on the same ballot for the special election.
Candidates are campaigning on their support for Trump’s agenda and the "America First" policy.
Voters are casting ballots in a special election format where all candidates, regardless of party, are on the same ballot.
(UPDATED March 10, 2026 21:05 UTC)
In a special election closing today at 7 p.m. ET, Colton Moore, a conservative firebrand and self-proclaimed Trump loyalist, is running ads claiming to be the true “America First” candidate, while Democratic contender Shawn Harris aims to attract moderates and disillusioned Republicans. Harris emphasized the importance of voting for personal and family interests, stating, “Voting is not church. You don’t have to confess.” Republican officials believe Harris is likely to be among the top two finishers advancing to the April 7 runoff, making this election a significant test of President Trump's endorsement amid ongoing tensions with Marjorie Taylor Greene.
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(UPDATED March 10, 2026 13:23 UTC)
Today marks the special election in Georgia's 14th Congressional District to fill the seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned in January. With nearly 20 candidates vying for the position, Clay Fuller has received President Trump's endorsement, and if no one secures over 50% of the votes, the top two will head to a runoff on April 7. Voters are participating in a unique format where all candidates appear on the same ballot, reflecting their support for Trump's agenda and the "America First" policy.