Fuller Wins D14, Calls Victory A “Strong Vote” For Trump’s Agenda

Republican Clay Fuller has won the special election runoff for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, a victory he attributes to the endorsement by President Donald Trump and support from the greater North Georgia electorate.

Fuller, who previously served as district attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, advanced from a crowded special election field before defeating Democrat Shawn Harris, a Polk County cattle producer, in the April 7 runoff.

The race was triggered by the resignation of longtime U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in January, setting off a multi-candidate contest that drew statewide and national attention. Because no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote in the initial election, the contest moved to a runoff under Georgia law.

On Tuesday, April 7, Fuller secured 59.9 percent of total votes cast compared to Harris’ 44.1 percent.

In Dade County, official and complete results show Fuller received 2,007 votes to Harris’ 910, winning nearly 69 percent of the vote cast in the congressional runoff. A total of 2,923 ballots were cast in the county, with 2,011 cast on Election Day, 889 during advance voting, 20 by absentee by mail and three provisional ballots.

Dade County precinct returns showed Fuller carrying every precinct on Election Day, including Davis, where he led Harris 292-64; Trenton, 257-126; West Brow, 254-88; New Salem, 232-91; North Dade, 202-90; South Dade, 136-48; and New Home, 99-28. 

The election also brought results in the Georgia Senate District 53 special election, where Republican Lanny Thomas secured a victory in what was ultimately a less competitive race. Thomas defeated Democrat Jack Zibluk by roughly 38 points, 69% to 31%.

In Dade County’s precinct reports, Thomas led Zibluk by a wide margin. Across those reported precinct tallies, Thomas received 2,034 votes to Zibluk’s 838. Thomas led in each listed Election Day precinct, including Davis, where he won 291-60; Trenton, 264-115; West Brow, 257-81; New Salem, 244-78; North Dade, 209-82; South Dade, 135-47; and New Home, 101-25. 

Fuller entered the race with the backing of President Trump, a factor that helped shape the runoff and draw national attention to the district. The 14th District, which includes Dade County and much of northwest Georgia, has consistently voted Republican in recent decades.

In a statement to The Sentinel following his victory, Fuller pointed to both voter support and Trump’s endorsement as key to the outcome.

“Tuesday showed that GA-14 is committed to supporting President Trump and sending an America First fighter to Washington. This victory couldn’t have happened without President Trump’s endorsement and the amazing patriots of Northwest Georgia. I look forward to being a strong vote for the President’s MAGA agenda in Washington and giving GA-14 a conservative voice again.”

Fuller’s campaign focused on what he described as core federal responsibilities, including border security, economic growth, constitutional protections and support for law enforcement. He has argued that immigration enforcement is directly tied to national security and public safety, while also promoting domestic manufacturing, tax reductions and deregulation as part of an “America First” economic approach.

Before launching his campaign, Fuller built a career in both law and military service. As district attorney, he prosecuted felony cases across multiple counties in northwest Georgia and worked closely with local law enforcement. He also serves as a lieutenant colonel and deputy staff judge advocate in the Air National Guard, including a recent deployment to the Middle East supporting U.S. Central Command operations.

Earlier in his career, Fuller was selected as a White House Fellow, serving in the Office of the Vice President and at the Department of Defense, experience he has pointed to as providing insight into federal policymaking.

With the runoff victory, Fuller will serve out the remainder of the current congressional term, which runs until January 2027. He is also expected to appear on the ballot again later this year as part of the regular election for the seat.