Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris will face each other in a runoff after leading Tuesday’s special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress. The contest is for Georgia’s 14th congressional district, a deeply Republican area in northwest Georgia. The race is seen as a test of former President Donald Trump’s influence. Fuller, a former prosecutor and Air National Guard lieutenant colonel, had Trump’s endorsement. He also raised over $1 million before the election. Harris, a retired army general and cattle rancher, raised more than four times that amount. Despite four Republican candidates dropping out, the party’s field remained crowded with more than a dozen contenders. Notable among them was former state senator Colton Moore, known for his far-right positions. The runoff between Fuller and Harris is scheduled for April 7. The winner will serve the rest of Greene’s term through the end of this year and may run for re-election. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned in January after months of conflict with Trump and internal party challenges. Once a staunch Trump supporter, Greene broke with him last year over foreign policy decisions, healthcare subsidy debates, and the handling of the Epstein case. Her resignation cleared the way for a competitive special election. Fuller is considered a mainstream conservative by current Republican standards. He previously served as a White House fellow under Trump and remains loyal to the former president. His alignment with Trump likely contributed to the endorsement and strong campaign support. Harris previously ran against Greene in 2024 and won about 135,000 votes, setting a record for a Democrat in the district. Although the Cook Political Report still rates the district as R+19, Democrats have been outperforming expectations in Republican strongholds since Trump’s election. Harris has focused on economic issues, emphasizing the rising cost of living for middle-class families. He said in December that voters are more concerned about groceries, bills, and housing than foreign conflicts. “The economy is very bad,” Harris said. “Middle-class families are now struggling to pay the light bill, put food on the table, or cover rent and mortgage costs.” Voters expressed mixed opinions about what matters most. Yvonne Otts, 85, a Dalton native, said she values common sense and support for Trump. “Greene put herself first – she didn’t put America first,” Otts said. She supports Fuller because he aligns with Trump’s agenda. “The war in Iran doesn’t affect me. It’s very short-term,” she added. In contrast, Arthur Carlson, 97 and a retired minister, expressed skepticism toward Trump’s policies. “Trump says America First, but he doesn’t act it – the war in Iran is one example,” Carlson said. He voted for one of the Democratic candidates, emphasizing concerns about leadership and policy direction. The upcoming April runoff will determine who fills Greene’s seat and may signal the strength of Democratic performance in a Republican district. Both campaigns are expected to intensify outreach to voters as they prepare for the final contest. The Georgia 14th House election remains a closely watched political test. Republicans are defending a deep-red seat, while Democrats see an opportunity to capitalize on voter dissatisfaction and changing political dynamics in the region.