Special election in Georgia scheduled for March 10 to fill vacancy from former GOP Representative MTG’s resignation.

Georgia Special Election Announcement

Georgia’s Republican Governor Brian Kemp has declared a special election set for March 10 to address 14 vacancies within the state. This necessity arises from the recent resignation of former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from Congress.

Greene officially stepped down from her role this past Monday. This resignation followed a public dispute with former President Donald Trump towards the end of 2025. Greene, once a staunch supporter of Trump, started voicing her disagreements on several issues, which led to Trump retracting his backing and labeling her a “traitor,” even suggesting there might be a primary challenger to her next year.

Greene has had ongoing tensions not just with Trump, but also with her Republican peers concerning foreign policy, healthcare, and economic matters. Disillusionment with Washington’s political landscape and dissatisfaction with Republican leadership seemed to fuel her decision, as she mentioned feeling a “failure” in delivering on key “MAGA promises.”

In her resignation announcement on November 21, 2025, Greene mentioned that her choice to leave was also to shield her constituents in northwestern Georgia and the Republican Party from a potentially divisive primary process in 2026, especially following Trump’s harsh remarks towards her.

The upcoming special election will utilize a nonpartisan “jungle primary” format, meaning all candidates, regardless of party affiliation, will be listed together on the ballot. If no candidate secures over 50% of the votes, a runoff for the top two candidates is scheduled for April 7, 2026.

Candidate qualification runs from January 12 to January 14, with an application fee around $5,220. Voter registration for this election closes on February 9, while in-person voting will kick off on February 16.

Georgia’s 14th district is known for its strong Republican presence, encompassing various counties including Catoosa, Chattooga, and Floyd. Greene successfully defended her seat in past elections with ease.

Interest in the race to succeed Greene is already notable, with reports indicating that over 20 candidates filed initial paperwork with the Federal Election Commission as of January 2026.

The field is expected to be predominantly Republican, and a runoff seems likely in April. Some prominent individuals who have declared or are contemplating a run include state Sen. Colton Moore and businessman Brian Stover, among others.

On the Democratic front, retired Army General Sean Harris, who previously challenged Greene in 2024, is also expected to enter the race.

The successful candidate will complete the remainder of Greene’s term until January 3, 2027. Given the timing of the elections, the new representative may soon find themselves campaigning again for a new full term starting from May 19, 2026, during Georgia’s regular primary.