Special Election Scheduled in Georgia's 14th District Following Greene's Departure

Georgia voters will head to the polls on March 10, 2026, for a special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned from Congress on January 5, 2026, ending her five-year tenure representing northwest Georgia's 14th Congressional District. The election will determine who serves the remainder of Greene's term in the 119th U.S. Congress, with the winner sworn in after certification and serving until January 3, 2027.

The 14th District ranks among one of Georgia's most solidly Republican seats, territory Greene won decisively in previous contests. More than a dozen candidates have entered the race to serve out the remainder of the term. Though Democrats face steep odds in this conservative stronghold, their candidate presence, combined with a potentially divided Republican vote, creates at least nominal competition.

Georgia conducts special elections through an all-party primary system in which all candidates appear on a single ballot regardless of party affiliation. Given the large candidate field, it is unlikely that any one contender will receive a majority in March, which would trigger a runoff between the top two vote-getters on April 7, 2026.

Candidates must complete qualification procedures in mid-January in accordance with state requirements. Early voting begins February 16, 2026, while voter registration closes February 9^th.

Greene's exit followed extended tensions within Republican ranks, including a highly visible dispute with President Donald Trump, who withdrew his support for her. Her resignation, along with a House vacancy created by the death of California Representative Doug LaMalfa, has tightened Republican control of the chamber, increasing the importance of every seat as the 2026 midterm elections approach.

Republicans face both opportunity and challenge in maintaining their hold on a district that has reliably elected conservative representatives. Democrats see an opening to mobilize supporters and capitalize on circumstances in which low turnout or fragmented opposition could create unexpected opportunities.