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Race to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene Tests Trump's Influence
Senior Georgia Republicans back establishment candidates to avoid another hard-right nominee, with 17 GOP hopefuls competing to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat.
- On Tuesday, senior Georgia Republican officials moved early to shape the special-election field, steering donors and endorsements toward candidates they view as more disciplined and electable.
- In 2020, senior Georgia Republican officials largely stayed on the sidelines as Greene's provocative campaign gained traction, a failure party leaders say they are trying to avoid repeating, prompting early intervention this year.
- Seventeen candidates are on the special-election ballot, including Clay Fuller, Republican district attorney endorsed by former President Donald Trump, who campaigned at Trump's Feb. 19 Rome rally.
- If Republicans win the special election, it would bolster their 218–214 House majority, and candidates face May 19, 2026 party primary with a possible June 16, 2026 runoff later this year.
- Insiders are consolidating behind Rob Adkerson, Dr. John Cowan, and Tricia Pridemore, while Ryan Millsap pledges $4 million, despite Trump’s weak endorsement record in Georgia.
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How the special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene is testing the power of Trump’s endorsement
President Donald Trump’s sway over the Republican Party faces a fresh test Tuesday with a free-for-all special election in northwest Georgia to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Trump ally-turned-critic who vacated her seat in Congress in January.
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Conservative AngleWhat to know about the crowded House race to replace Greene in Georgia
Over a dozen candidates are vying to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), the President Trump loyalist turned critic, in a Tuesday special election.
Special Election today in Northwest GA to pick Marjorie Taylor Greene replacement
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) – The special election in northwest Georgia arrives Tuesday. Voters in Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Murray, Walker and Whitfield counties will pick a successor to Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress. There are 22 candidates in all on the ballot. If none gets 50-percent of the vote, we will get a runoff of the top two candidates on April 7th. The winner will only serve the rest of the year, since we’ll do it all again in November…
Voters head to the polls for special election in Marjorie Taylor Greene's Georgia district
The Georgia district that sent Marjorie Taylor Greene, once a fierce defender of Donald Trump, to Congress is now deciding how to replace her — and whether to let the president make the pick
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