Retired General Shawn Harris Challenges Trump-Backed Fuller in Georgia Runoff
Key Takeaways
- Shawn Harris, Democrat and retired Army general, advances to runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene.
- Clay Fuller, Trump-backed Republican, advances to Georgia runoff to challenge Harris for MTG's seat.
- Early voting launched; runoff set for April 7, 2026, to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Countdown To Vote
Harris led the March 10 special election with 37.3% to Fuller's 34.9%.
Neither candidate surpassed 50%, forcing the April 7 runoff.
Early voting runs March 30 through April 2 with no weekend voting.
Harris said, This election is a turnout election.
Battle for Greene's Seat
The seat has been vacant since Greene resigned on January 5.
Harris previously lost to Greene by roughly 28 points.
Fuller is backed by President Trump and Governor Kemp.
The winner must run again in the May 19 primary.
Mobilizing the Base
Democrats are mobilizing with rallies featuring national figures like Pete Buttigieg.
“The race has narrowed down to two, and now residents in will have the chance to choose who will succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene as their representative in Congress”
Local election officials report steady turnout despite a short runoff timeline.
The question remains whether Harris can overcome structural advantages.
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