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Special election for MTG seat early test for GOP base

The Republican is running to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene and has Donald Trump’s endorsement.

Special election for MTG seat early test for GOP base
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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A Georgia runoff between Clay Fuller and Shawn Harris is framed as a test of Republican enthusiasm and possible MAGA discontent over the Iran war; the article says the margin could also offer clues ahead of Jon Ossoff’s reelection race.

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Clay Fuller
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Republican candidate in the special election runoff

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Democratic candidate in the special election runoff

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Jon Ossoff
D · GA · SEN

Senator facing reelection in Georgia

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President and endorser of Fuller

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

Former representative whose seat is being filled

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Clay Fuller Wins Georgia’s 14th District Special Election

Clay Fuller defeated Shawn Harris in the Georgia 14th District special-election runoff, winning the seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. The result kept the seat in Republican hands and added to the party’s narrow House majority. Left-leaning outlets treat the victory as a possible sign of Democratic gains despite Fuller’s win. Center outlets focus on the result and its effect on the narrow House majority, with some noting what the margin may signal for November. Right-leaning outlets cast it as a Republican hold that bolsters the majority, often highlighting Trump’s endorsement.

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