Georgia Special Election Tests Trump Influence in Northwest
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ATLANTA — Voters in northwest Georgia went to polls Tuesday in a special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Seventeen candidates qualified for the all-party ballot, including Republicans Clay Fuller and Colton Moore and Democrat Shawn Harris. Fuller, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, sought an outright majority to avoid an April 7 runoff. The 14th District spans 10 counties from suburban Atlanta to the Tennessee line and is a Republican stronghold. If no candidate wins more than 50 percent, the top two will advance to an April 7 runoff. Based on 6 articles reviewed and research.
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Timeline
- 1. January: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress, creating a vacancy.
- 2. Candidate filings follow; 22 initially file and 17 qualify for the all-party ballot.
- 3. Feb. 19: Clay Fuller campaigns publicly with endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
- 4. March 10: All-party special election held across Georgia's 14th Congressional District.
- 5. April 7: Runoff scheduled if no candidate secures a majority on March 10.
Why it matters
This Georgia special election could shift the balance of power in Congress. It's a test of Trump's influence on local politics. If you're in the 14th District, your vote matters. Check your registration status at vote.org.
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