Georgia special election heads to runoff
What happened
Georgia's special election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's former seat heads to a runoff between Trump-backed Republican Chuck Fuller and Democrat Alicia Harris.
Why it matters
The special election was triggered by Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation, creating an unexpected opening in Georgia's 14th Congressional District. The winner of the April 7 runoff will serve the remaining months of Greene's term. Fuller, a district attorney endorsed by Donald Trump, described Trump's support as "rocket fuel" for his campaign. He previously served as a White House fellow during Trump's administration and is a lieutenant colonel in the Georgia Air National Guard. Harris, a cattle farmer and retired brigadier general, is hoping to pull off an upset in the Republican-leaning district. She has campaigned on addressing local issues with a moderate approach, contrasting Greene's style. The runoff is happening sooner than the primary for the full two-year term, which is scheduled for May 19, with a possible runoff on June 16. The general election will be in November.
Key numbers
- The special election was triggered by Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation, creating an unexpected opening in Georgia's 14th Congressional District.
- The winner of the April 7 runoff will serve the remaining months of Greene's term.
- The runoff is happening sooner than the primary for the full two-year term, which is scheduled for May 19, with a possible runoff on June 16.
What happens next
- The winner of the April 7 runoff will serve the remaining months of Greene's term.
- The runoff is happening sooner than the primary for the full two-year term, which is scheduled for May 19, with a possible runoff on June 16.
- The general election will be in November.
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Quick answers
What happened in Georgia special election heads to runoff?
Georgia's special election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's former seat heads to a runoff between Trump-backed Republican Chuck Fuller and Democrat Alicia Harris.
Why does Georgia special election heads to runoff matter?
The special election was triggered by Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation, creating an unexpected opening in Georgia's 14th Congressional District. The winner of the April 7 runoff will serve the remaining months of Greene's term. Fuller, a district attorney endorsed by Donald Trump, described Trump's support as "rocket fuel" for his campaign. He previously served as a White House fellow during Trump's administration and is a lieutenant colonel in the Georgia Air National Guard. Harris, a cattle farmer and retired brigadier general, is hoping to pull off an upset in the Republican-leaning district. She has campaigned on addressing local issues with a moderate approach, contrasting Greene's style. The runoff is happening sooner than the primary for the full two-year term, which is scheduled for May 19, with a possible runoff on June 16. The general election will be in November.
