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Did Trump influence Georgia House race? Top two candidates disagree

Harris led the first round and argued that Trump’s visit made no difference to the result.

Did Trump influence Georgia House race? Top two candidates disagree
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Shawn Harris and Clay Fuller advanced to a runoff in Georgia’s 14th District special election after Harris led the first round. They disagreed over whether President Donald Trump’s endorsement and visit helped Fuller.

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Democratic candidate in the Georgia 14th District special election runoff

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Clay Fuller
R · GA-14

Republican candidate in the Georgia 14th District special election runoff

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose endorsement and district visit were discussed

Mike Collins
R · GA-10

U.S. representative and Senate candidate who introduced Fuller at his election-night event

Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Former representative whose resignation left the seat vacant

Former transportation secretary who endorsed Harris

Republican candidate who finished behind Fuller and attacked him during the campaign

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Shawn Harris and Clay Fuller Advance to Runoff for Georgia Seat

Shawn Harris and Clay Fuller advanced to an April 7 runoff in the special election for Georgia’s 14th District seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. Left-leaning outlets present Harris’s first-place finish as a Democratic showing despite Trump’s backing of Fuller. Center outlets mostly emphasize the result and matchup, while some discuss Trump’s influence and possible House implications. Right-leaning outlets focus more on Republican turnout and unity behind Fuller, and on the runoff’s implications for Trump or the GOP’s House majority.

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