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Georgia takes first step at replacing Taylor Greene. Election takeaways

The article presents Fuller’s advance as evidence of Trump’s continuing influence among MAGA-leaning voters.

Georgia takes first step at replacing Taylor Greene. Election takeaways
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Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris advanced to an April 7 runoff in Georgia’s special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene. The article says Fuller’s Trump endorsement helped him lead the Republican field, while neither candidate won more than 50% of the vote.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose endorsement and influence are discussed in the election

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Clay Fuller
R · GA-14

Republican candidate in the special election runoff

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

Former representative whose seat is being filled

Greene's version of this story ↗

Democratic candidate advancing to the runoff

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Doug LaMalfa
Former U.S. Representative (R-CA)

Former representative whose death is mentioned in the discussion of the House majority

Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House facing a narrow Republican majority

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative and critic of Trump within the Republican Party

Kevin Kiley
I · CA-3

Representative who left the Republican Party but continues to caucus with Republicans

Former transportation secretary endorsing Harris and scheduled to appear at a Harris campaign event

Nicky Lama
R · GA

Republican candidate in the special election

Republican candidate in the special election

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Harris and Fuller Advance to Georgia Special Election Runoff

Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris advanced to a runoff in the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene. Coverage identifies Fuller as backed by President Donald Trump. Center outlets frame the race as a test of Trump’s influence: previews weigh whether his endorsement could help Fuller and note competing support for Colton Moore, while post-election coverage says it did not deliver an outright win.

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