Clay Fuller Wins Georgia Congressional Runoff, Expanding House GOP Majority

Clay Fuller, a Republican and district attorney, secured victory in Tuesday's runoff election for Georgia's 14th Congressional District, according to official projections. The win fills the seat vacated by former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and adds to the Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris, a retired Army general, in a special runoff after both advanced from a wide field of contenders in the initial March 10 election. Because no candidate achieved an outright majority in that round, state election rules required a head-to-head runoff between the top two finishers.

In the March contest, Harris led the vote count as Republican support was split among multiple rivals, raising hopes for a potential Democratic upset in the heavily conservative northwest Georgia district. However, in the one-on-one runoff, Fuller prevailed with the backing of his party and support from former President Donald Trump.

The outcome increases the Republican majority in the House, which stood at 217 to 214 prior to the special election. Fuller's victory brings the GOP margin to two seats, offering party leaders slightly more leeway amid recent legislative challenges in the closely divided chamber. The House also includes one independent member who continues to caucus with Republicans after changing party affiliation in March.

Fuller will complete the remainder of Greene's two-year term, concluding in January 2027. Greene resigned from Congress in January following a public split with Donald Trump.

With the seat now filled, House Republicans are expected to solidify their agenda as the new legislative session continues.