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Trump-backed candidate aims to pad GOP's fragile House majority battle in showdown for MTG's seat

Harris is challenging Fuller and emphasized lowering costs while saying he would oppose a prolonged war.

Trump-backed candidate aims to pad GOP's fragile House majority battle in showdown for MTG's seat
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Apr 7, 2026
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Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris are competing in an April 7 runoff for Georgia’s vacant 14th District seat, a race that could affect the GOP’s narrow House majority. Both candidates discussed President Trump, the Iran conflict and the district’s priorities.

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Democratic candidate in the Georgia 14th District special-election runoff

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Clay Fuller
R · GA-14

Republican candidate in the Georgia 14th District special-election runoff

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President discussed in connection with the candidates and the Iran conflict

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

Former representative whose departure left the seat vacant

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Clayton Fuller Wins Georgia Special Election Against Shawn Harris

Outlets agree that Republican Clay Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in the Georgia 14th District special-election runoff, winning the seat formerly held by Marjorie Taylor Greene. Left-leaning outlets connect the race to Trump’s influence and the Iran war, while treating Harris’s performance as a possible sign of Democratic gains in conservative areas. Center outlets focus on the seat’s effect on the narrow House majority and use the race to assess voter views on Iran, with some noting Democratic overperformance. Right-leaning outlets present Fuller’s win as a Republican hold that reinforces the GOP majority, while some note Harris’s improved showing.

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