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Georgia schedules March special election after Greene resignation

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60-Second Summary

Atlanta, Ga. Gov. Brian Kemp set a March 10 special election after Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned, leaving Georgia's 14th Congressional District vacant at 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 5, 2026. State officials said qualifying will begin with a $5,220 qualifying fee and an initial runoff set for April 7 if needed. State and local election offices noted that no temporary appointments are allowed under Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution. Several candidates have declared, and officials urged voters to prepare for the schedule ahead of Georgia's May 19, 2026 primary. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 5 original reports from https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com, Local3News.com, https://www.wrdw.com, News 12 Now and FOX 5 Atlanta.

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https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com Local3News.com

Timeline of Events

Nov. 21, 2025 — Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her intent to resign.
Jan. 3, 2026 — Greene submitted her resignation letter to Gov. Brian Kemp.
Jan. 5, 2026 — Greene's resignation became effective at 11:59 p.m.; seat vacant.
Gov. Brian Kemp set the special election for March 10, 2026.
Secretary of State announced qualifying dates, $5,220 fee, and April 7 runoff if required.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 4
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Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 3

Who Benefited

Established local candidates with name recognition and existing campaign infrastructure benefited from a compressed qualifying and campaign schedule in a solidly Republican district.

Who Impacted

Voters and lesser-known challengers suffered from reduced preparation time, accelerated timelines, and potentially lower candidate engagement and outreach.

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