President Donald Trump moved quickly Wednesday evening to weigh in on the race to succeed former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, throwing his full support behind Republican candidate Clay Fuller in the crowded contest for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.
Fuller, an Air National Guard officer and district attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, is one of 21 candidates seeking to fill the deep-red northwestern Georgia seat. The district has long been a Republican stronghold, but the unusually large field and special election format have raised concerns among GOP leaders about the possibility of a divided conservative vote.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Fuller’s credentials and support within the conservative movement, framing the endorsement as a clear signal to Republican voters. Trump wrote that Fuller is “strongly supported by the most Highly Respected MAGA Warriors in Georgia, and many Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives,” before adding that Fuller has his “Complete and Total Endorsement” and “WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN.”
The endorsement immediately elevated Fuller in a race where name recognition and consolidation of support could prove decisive. Trump’s backing has frequently played a determining role in competitive Republican primaries, particularly in districts aligned with his America First agenda.
Fuller responded swiftly, expressing gratitude and aligning himself closely with Trump’s political vision. Writing on X, Fuller called the endorsement “the honor of a lifetime” and vowed not to let Trump or the voters of Georgia’s 14th District down. He emphasized that the fight to put America first is “just getting started,” signaling continuity with the priorities that have resonated with Republican voters in the district.
Voters will choose Greene’s successor in a special election scheduled for March 10. Because there is no traditional primary to narrow the field, all candidates will appear on the same ballot. If no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the vote, the race will advance to an April 7 runoff between the top two finishers.
Trump’s endorsement comes amid growing concern among some Republicans that a divided GOP vote could allow a Democrat to advance to the runoff. Democratic candidate Shawn Harris, who previously lost to Greene by roughly 30 points in 2024, is again running for the seat. While the district strongly favors Republicans, the structure of the special election has introduced an element of uncertainty.
The stakes extend beyond the district itself. The outcome could have immediate implications for control of the U.S. House of Representatives, where Speaker Mike Johnson currently holds a narrow two-vote majority. In such a tight margin, every seat matters, particularly in party-line votes.
Greene resigned from the House in January following a public falling out with Trump, despite having been one of his most outspoken allies in recent years. The former congresswoman has not endorsed any candidate in the race.
Other Republicans seeking the seat include Georgia State Senator Colton Moore, former FEMA official Star Black, and 14th District GOP chairman Jim Tully, among others. With Trump now firmly backing Fuller, the race enters a new phase as conservatives look to rally behind a candidate they believe can keep the district—and the House—firmly in Republican hands.
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