Trump-endorsed Republican advances to runoff in Georgia special election for MTG’s seat
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A Trump-endorsed Republican advanced to a runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene's former Georgia congressional seat.
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Republican Clayton Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris will compete in an April 7 runoff for the special election to fill former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s congressional seat in Georgia. Fuller, endorsed by President Donald Trump, failed to secure over 50% of the vote in a crowded field, necessitating the runoff. The district is heavily Republican, making Fuller the favored candidate despite Harris’s advancement. This runoff extends the vacancy of the seat, impacting the House Republican majority, and sets the stage for a likely rematch in the upcoming primary for a full term.
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A runoff election is scheduled for April 7 to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's former congressional seat in Georgia.
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Several key primary elections are taking place across the United States, including special elections and challenges to incumbents. Notable races include Georgia's 14th Congressional District, Mississippi's House and Senate primaries, and a competitive New York City House seat.
Georgia Special Election for Marjorie Taylor Greene's Seat
A special election is underway in Georgia to fill the congressional seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. This high-stakes primary is seen as a test of former President Donald Trump's endorsement power and features a crowded field of candidates.
Georgia Special Election for Marjorie Taylor Greene's Seat
A special election is underway in Georgia to fill the congressional seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. This high-stakes primary serves as a key test of President Donald Trump's endorsement power and features a crowded field of candidates.
Georgia Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
A high-stakes special election is underway in Georgia to fill the congressional seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. The election is seen as a test of former President Donald Trump's endorsement power, with multiple candidates vying for the position.
Georgia Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
A high-stakes special election primary is underway in Georgia to fill the House seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. The election is seen as a key test of former President Trump's endorsement power and has drawn a crowded field of candidates.
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Georgia's 14th Congressional District Special Election Runoff
A special election to fill the congressional seat previously held by Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia's 14th District has resulted in a runoff. Republican Clayton Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris will compete in April to determine the district's new representative.
Georgia's 14th Congressional District Special Election
A special election is underway in Georgia's 14th Congressional District to fill the seat previously held by Marjorie Taylor Greene. The election has drawn significant attention, with a Trump-backed Republican candidate advancing to a runoff against a Democrat, highlighting the ongoing political dynamics in the state.
Georgia Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
A special election is underway in Georgia's 14th Congressional District to fill the seat formerly held by Marjorie Taylor Greene. The race has narrowed to a runoff between Trump-backed Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris.
Georgia Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
A special election was held in Georgia's 14th Congressional District to fill the seat vacated by former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. The race, featuring a Trump-backed candidate, has advanced to a runoff election.
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Georgia's 14th Congressional District Runoff Election
A special election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's former seat in Georgia's 14th Congressional District has resulted in a runoff. Republican Clay Fuller, endorsed by former President Trump, will face Democrat Shawn Harris.
Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia's 14th District
A special election is underway in Georgia's 14th Congressional District to fill the seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. The election is seen as a test of President Trump's endorsement power and features a crowded field of candidates.
Georgia's 14th Congressional District Runoff Election
A special election runoff is set for Georgia's 14th Congressional District to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene. Republican Clay Fuller, endorsed by former President Trump, will face Democrat Shawn Harris, following a closely watched primary where Fuller was forced into a runoff.
Georgia's 14th Congressional District Runoff Election
A special election runoff is set for Georgia's 14th Congressional District to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene. Republican Clay Fuller, endorsed by former President Trump, will face Democrat Shawn Harris in what is expected to be a closely watched contest.
Georgia's 14th Congressional District Runoff Election
A special election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's congressional seat in Georgia's 14th District is heading to a runoff. Republican Clay Fuller, endorsed by former President Trump, will face Democrat Shawn Harris.
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