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Democrat Shawn Harris to face Trump-backed Clay Fuller in runoff to replace MTG

The article considers how Trump's endorsement of Fuller may affect voters in the special election.

Democrat Shawn Harris to face Trump-backed Clay Fuller in runoff to replace MTG
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A preview of the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene examines whether President Trump's endorsement will help candidate Clay Fuller, as some Republican voters favor Colton Moore. The article says the top two candidates will advance to a runoff if no one wins more than half the vote.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose endorsement of Fuller is a central focus of the election preview

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Clay Fuller
R · GA-14

Republican candidate for Georgia's 14th Congressional District, backed by Trump

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Republican candidate for Georgia's 14th Congressional District

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

Former representative whose resignation created the vacancy

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R · GA

Republican candidate in the special election

ALSO MENTIONED  Brian Kemp, Georgia governor mentioned in connection with the State of the State address; Fani Willis, Fulton County district attorney mentioned in the account of Moore's political activity; Jon Burns, Georgia House speaker who banned Moore from entering the chambers

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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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