Georgia Holds Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Georgia voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, to choose a successor to Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned in January. The election is expected to result in a runoff on April 7th. Simultaneously, Mississippi is holding primary contests, including a challenge to longtime Democratic Representative Bennie Thompson.
Georgia’s Congressional District 14 Election
The special election in Georgia’s 14th congressional district, a heavily conservative area, features a large field of candidates. Former prosecutor Clay Fuller has received an endorsement from Donald Trump and has raised over $1 million. He is expected to be a top vote-getter. Retired Army General Shawn Harris, a Democrat who previously ran against Greene, has raised over four times as much money as Fuller and is also anticipated to advance to the runoff.
Despite several Republican candidates dropping out before the election, the Republican field remains fractured with over a dozen contenders, including former state senator Colton Moore. Political science professor Kerwin Swint of Kennesaw State University suggests that Harris is likely to finish first, but predicts a Republican will ultimately win the runoff due to the district’s conservative leanings.
Trump’s endorsement of Fuller is being viewed as a test of his continued influence over the Republican party in the district. Greene herself publicly broke with Trump last year over several issues, including his initial strike on Iran and concerns about budget talks impacting healthcare subsidies. This ultimately led to her resignation to avoid a primary challenge.
Mississippi Primary Elections
In Mississippi, voters are participating in primary contests, including a challenge to Representative Bennie Thompson, a long-serving Democrat. He is facing a challenge from Evan Turnage, a former Senate aide.
Voter Concerns and Political Trends
A recent NBC News survey indicates that a majority of voters express concerns about the risks of artificial intelligence, and a plurality do not trust either political party to effectively manage the technology. There are divisions within the Republican party regarding Trump’s SAVE America Act.
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