Clay Fuller Wins Georgia’s 14th District Seat

Runoff Victory Secures Former Greene Seat

Republican prosecutor Clay Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in the April 7 runoff, reclaiming the U.S. House seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. Fuller, a lieutenant colonel in the Georgia Air National Guard, cited President Donald Trump’s endorsement as a decisive factor.

Voter Turnout and Democratic Surge

Turnout in the runoff exceeded that of the March special election, reflecting heightened interest in the rural, deep‑red district. Although Republicans captured roughly 60% of the vote, Harris narrowed the margin, posting the largest Democratic over‑performance in a House special election since Trump’s 2016 victory.

Implications for the GOP

Fuller’s win reinforces Trump‑aligned candidates in the South, while the Democratic surge signals growing competitiveness even in traditionally Republican strongholds.