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Trump- backed Clay Fuller fails to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene as Dems force special election

Harris advanced to the runoff after receiving more than 40% of the vote.

Trump- backed Clay Fuller fails to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene as Dems force special election
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Clay Fuller and Shawn Harris advanced to an April 7 runoff in the special election for Georgia’s 14th congressional district. The winner will serve the remainder of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s term and must run again to keep the seat beyond January.

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Democratic candidate in the special election runoff for Georgia’s 14th congressional district

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Clay Fuller
R · GA-14

Republican candidate in the special election runoff for Georgia’s 14th congressional district

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Fuller

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

Former representative whose term the runoff winner will complete

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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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