Clay Fuller, Shawn Harris Advance to Runoff to Replace Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris advanced to an April 7 runoff to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene after no candidate won a majority in the special election.

Multiple outlets called the result, noting the two top finishers in the all-party contest.

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Politico reported “Republican Clayton Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris are advancing to a runoff in the special election to serve out the remainder of former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s term in Congress,”

NPR summarized the matchup as “Democrat Shawn Harris to face Trump-backed Clay Fuller in runoff to replace MTG,”

and the Associated Press stated “Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller advanced to a runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia after no candidate won a majority in Tuesday’s special election.”

NBC News also projected that “Trump-backed Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris advance to runoff in race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene,”

while the San Diego Union-Tribune noted the timing: “Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller advanced to an April 7 runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat in Georgia after no candidate won a majority in Tuesday’s special election.”

Trump’s endorsement was a central factor elevating Fuller and the campaign highlighted his law‑enforcement and military background.

Several outlets noted that President Trump endorsed Fuller and that the backing helped him stand out in a crowded GOP field:

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NPR said “President Trump's endorsement of Fuller, a district attorney in Northwest Georgia, propelled him ahead of other Republicans in a crowded field,”

the Associated Press reported “President Donald Trump in February endorsed Fuller, a district attorney who prosecutes crimes in four counties,”

and The News International described Fuller as “a former prosecutor and lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard” who “had Trump’s endorsement.”

Local and national coverage also captured Fuller's self-branding and allies’ praise:

KEDM quoted that “Fuller called himself a 'MAGA warrior' at the event,”

and Fox News highlighted Fuller's embrace of Trump-aligned messaging and outside backing from groups like the Club for Growth in the race coverage.

Shawn Harris led the field as the best‑known Democrat, out-raising many competitors and campaigning as a moderate who says he will focus on district issues rather than headline‑grabbing theatrics.

Multiple outlets noted Harris’s background and fundraising edge:

The News International reported “Harris, a retired Army general and cattle rancher who previously challenged Greene, raised more than four times that amount during the campaign,”

KEDM recorded that “he's raised more than $4.3 million and reported a cash on hand total of roughly $290,000,”

and the Associated Press said Harris “has contrasted himself with Greene’s bomb‑throwing style, saying practical‑minded Republicans should vote for him.”

Vote tallies published by The Cincinnati Enquirer showed Harris led the results with “37.3% of the vote” while Fuller had “34.9%,” underlining the narrow margin that sent the pair to a runoff.

The special election was notable for its crowded, all‑party ballot and its wider significance: no contender reached the 50% threshold, forcing the runoff and leaving the 14th District vacant until April.

Outlets highlighted how the multi‑candidate field produced the runoff outcome:

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Politico observed “The election was widely expected to head into a runoff given the high volume of interest in the seat,”

the San Diego Union‑Tribune noted that “with 12 Republicans, three Democrats, a Libertarian and an independent running in the all‑party special election, that may be difficult,”

and the Associated Press said “Trump's endorsement didn't boost Fuller to a majority of the vote in a 14‑candidate field.”

The New York Times described the scope of the ballot: “The ballot on Tuesday allowed voters to choose among 17 candidates: 12 Republicans, three Democrats, an independent and a libertarian,”

while USA TODAY explained the legal consequence: “Because neither Fuller nor Harris earned more than 50% to win outright, Georgia law requires the two head for an April 7 runoff election.”

Observers framed the race as both a test of Trump’s continued influence in GOP politics and a contest with potential implications for the House majority after Greene’s departure.

“Los votantes del distrito 14 de Georgia participan este martes en una elección especial para ocupar el escaño que dejó vacante Marjorie Taylor Greene, una figura clave del movimiento Make America Great Again que abandonó el Congreso en enero tras romper con el presidente Donald Trump”

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News organizations emphasized Greene’s high‑profile exit and the national attention on the seat:

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the Associated Press described how “Greene, once among Trump's most ardent supporters, resigned in January after a falling out with the president,”

The Washington Post wrote that the results “showed the power of President Donald Trump’s endorsement,”

and The New York Times noted Fuller’s performance “boosted Mr. Trump’s endorsement record this midterm cycle.”

Newsweek and The Cincinnati Enquirer also flagged the stakes, with Newsweek calling the vacancy “a test of Trump’s influence in a post‑Greene political landscape”

and The Cincinnati Enquirer reporting that “The president has been invested in this special election. He traveled to Georgia Feb. 19 to headline a rally in the 14th District, demonstrating his support of Fuller.”