Twenty-one candidates are running in a special general election on March 10, 2026, to represent Georgia's 14th Congressional District. Shawn Harris (D), Clayton Fuller (R), Nicky Lama (R), Colton Moore (R), and Brian Stover (R) have received the most media attention. Gov. Brian Kemp (R) called the special election after former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) resigned on Jan. 5, 2026.
According to The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, District 14 is the most Republican-leaning congressional district in Georgia. BallotWire writes that with 16 Republicans, three Democrats, one Libertarian, and one independent running on the same ballot "a potentially divided Republican vote, creates at least nominal competition." In an interview with radio host Shelley Wynter, the district's Republican Party chair Jackie Hartling said the large number of Republican candidates and historically low voter turnout could lead to slim vote margins where "a few votes in the right places can change the entire outcome."
All candidates will appear on the same ballot regardless of party. If one candidate wins more than 50% of the vote, they will win the election outright. If no candidate does so, the top two vote-getters will advance to an April 7 runoff election. Decision Desk HQ's Geoffrey Skelley writes, "Considering Trump carried this seat 68%-31% in 2024, two Republican candidates could attract enough votes to advance to the likely runoff. However, the more likely outcome may be that one Democrat and one Republican move forward. That’s because the larger Republican vote will be spread across a multitude of GOP candidates, while the smaller Democratic vote may mostly line up behind retired Army Brig. Gen. Shawn Harris, who was his party’s nominee versus Greene in the district’s 2024 race."
Harris is a retired U.S. Army brigadier general and cattle producer. He says, "When I get to Congress, I’m going to focus on making sure people have access to healthcare that’s affordable and allows them to take care of their families. I’m also going to make sure we take care of our farmers. Right now, they’re getting hit hard from healthcare issues to struggling to find markets to sell their crops."
Fuller is a former district attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit and an officer in the Air National Guard. He says, "[W]e need an American First fighter to stand strong for President Trump’s Agenda. ... I’m running to bring manufacturing back to Chatsworth, Dalton, Rome, Chickamauga, and Cedartown so our kids one day can still raise a family on one honest paycheck in the same community where their ancestors are buried." President Donald Trump (R) endorsed Fuller on Feb. 4.
Lama is a former member of the Dalton City Council and business owner specializing in contracting, real estate development, and farming and ranching. His campaign website says, "Nicky represents a business-minded, Pro-MAGA, next-generation conservative leader shaped by faith, hard work, and dedication to the Trump agenda. He is ready to stand up for President Donald J. Trump and fight for the people of Georgia’s 14th District with energy, integrity, and a commitment to putting America First."
Moore is a former Georgia state senator, an auctioneer, and a dump truck driver. He says, "I’m running for Congress in Georgia’s 14th District (GA-14) to lower taxes and costs, deport all illegals, and fight for the hardworking people of Georgia. For years, I’ve been ranked as Georgia’s #1 most conservative Senator and have been recognized as 'Trump’s Floor Leader.'"
Stover is the owner of a trash collection business. He says, "I’m running for Congress because the hardworking families of northwest Georgia deserve a representative who is focused on them. We need a leader who supports President Trump, shows up, listens, and gets the job done. ... Democrats gave us an affordability crisis, and President Trump is focused on lowering costs, eliminating waste, securing the border, and putting American workers first. I’ve been getting rid of trash my entire career, and I’m ready to help clean up Washington."
Fuller, Lama, and Moore resigned from their elected positions to run in the special election. Georgia is one of five states with a resign-to-run law.
As of Feb. 12, Republicans controlled the U.S. House 218-214 with three vacancies. Eleven special elections have been called for the 119th Congress. From the 113th Congress to the 118th Congress, 80 special elections were held. For more data on historical congressional special elections, click here.