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Clay Fuller Wins Georgia Congressional Runoff, Voter Shift Noted

4/10/2026

Summary

Fuller Wins Election

Clay Fuller, the Republican candidate, won Georgia's 14th Congressional District special election runoff, defeating Democrat Shawn Harris by about 12 points.
The margin is narrower than Marjorie Taylor Greene's 2024 29-point win, indicating a shift in voter sentiment.
Shawn Harris, a Democrat, improved his standing and plans to run again in November.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Fuller, preserving Republican control in a district long held by the GOP.

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Democrats Gain Momentum

Democrats gained ground in Wisconsin and Georgia's special elections, signaling growing enthusiasm ahead of the 2026 midterms.
In Wisconsin, Democratic candidate Chris Taylor won a Supreme Court seat by nearly 20 points, expanding Democratic majority to 5-2.
In Georgia's 14th Congressional District, Republican Clay Fuller won by a narrower margin than before, indicating a shift in sentiment.
Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) acknowledged Republican struggles, saying, "We got our butts kicked."

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Fuller Wins Election

Clay Fuller, the Republican candidate, won Georgia's 14th Congressional District special election runoff, defeating Democrat Shawn Harris by about 12 points.
The margin is narrower than Marjorie Taylor Greene's 2024 29-point win, indicating a shift in voter sentiment.
Shawn Harris, a Democrat, improved his standing and plans to run again in November.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Fuller, preserving Republican control in a district long held by the GOP.

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