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Republicans dash Dem hopes of upset in race for Marjorie Taylor Greene's old seat

Harris lost the runoff after leading the first round of voting and raising more money than Fuller.

Republicans dash Dem hopes of upset in race for Marjorie Taylor Greene's old seat
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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Clay Fuller defeated Shawn Harris in the special election for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat, giving Republicans a larger but still narrow House majority. The Associated Press called the race while Fuller led 54% to 46%.

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Shawn Harris D · GA
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Democratic candidate who lost the special election

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Clay Fuller
R · GA-14

Republican candidate who won the special election

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Neal P. Dunn
R · FL-2

Representative from Florida mentioned in relation to his illness

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Fuller

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative from Kentucky whose vote has been difficult for Republican leaders to secure

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

Former representative whose seat was contested

Tony Gonzales
Former U.S. Representative (R-TX)

Representative from Texas mentioned in connection with a scandal and his withdrawn reelection bid

Kevin Kiley
I · CA-3

Representative from California who left the Republican Party but continued caucusing with Republicans

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Clay Fuller Defeats Shawn Harris in Georgia Congressional Runoff

Outlets agree Republican Clay Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in the Georgia 14th District special runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat. Left-leaning outlets cast Harris as a possible seat-flipper before the vote and treat his showing afterward as evidence of Democratic strength. Center outlets report Fuller’s win while also weighing what Harris’s narrower margin could mean for November and House control. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the Republican win, with some coverage foregrounding Fuller’s Trump endorsement.

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