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Harris and Fuller Advance to Runoff in Georgia Primary

4/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller advanced to a runoff in Marjorie Taylor Greene's conservative-leaning Georgia district after a crowded primary produced no majority.
Shawn Harris, a retired Army general, has raised nearly $6.5 million, far more than Fuller’s $1.2 million.
Fuller is endorsed by President Donald Trump, but losses of Trump-endorsed candidates raise questions about the endorsement's effectiveness.
The May 19 primary is for a full term.

History

Historical Context

The Tea Party movement emerged in 2009, advocating for reduced government spending and strict constitutional adherence. In the 2010 midterm elections, it significantly influenced Republican primaries, with 32% of Tea Party candidates winning their races. This trend of anti-establishment sentiment continues today, as seen in Georgia's runoff, where Trump-endorsed Clay Fuller faces a well-funded challenger, Shawn Harris.

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Story summary

Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay Fuller advanced to a runoff in Marjorie Taylor Greene's conservative-leaning Georgia district after a crowded primary produced no majority.
Shawn Harris, a retired Army general, has raised nearly $6.5 million, far more than Fuller’s $1.2 million.
Fuller is endorsed by President Donald Trump, but losses of Trump-endorsed candidates raise questions about the endorsement's effectiveness.
The May 19 primary is for a full term.

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