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Clay Fuller Defeats Shawn Harris to Hold Marjorie Taylor Greene's Seat

Clay Fuller Defeats Shawn Harris to Hold Marjorie Taylor Greene's Seat

Summary

Clay Fuller won a special election in Georgia's 14th Congressional District to fill the seat previously held by Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned. Fuller, endorsed by President Donald Trump, received 54% of the vote against Democrat Shawn Harris. This election adds a Republican ally in Congress.

Key Facts

  • Clay Fuller won 54% of the vote to serve the rest of Marjorie Taylor Greene's term.
  • The special election was triggered by Greene's resignation following a disagreement with President Trump.
  • Fuller was endorsed by President Donald Trump.
  • The runoff followed an earlier election where no candidate received over 50%.
  • Georgia's 14th District is known for leaning strongly Republican.
  • Shawn Harris received about 37% of the vote in the initial election round.
  • Marjorie Taylor Greene was a strong Trump supporter before resigning.
  • President Trump encouraged voters to support Fuller in the special election.

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