Brian Stover Launches Campaign to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
Businessman and former county commissioner Brian Stover is set to kick off his Republican campaign on Wednesday, aiming to succeed the controversial Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.
Stover joins a competitive group of Republicans looking to take Greene’s House seat, especially after her well-publicized clash with former President Donald Trump. In a recent interview, Stover mentioned his intention to collaborate with Trump on policies aimed at making life more affordable for working-class neighborhoods.
“I’m going to be on his side 100 percent,” he emphasized. “I’m not here to fight President Trump.”
Greene’s tenure in Congress ends on January 5, 2026. According to Georgia law, the governor must call for a special election within ten days of a vacancy, and that election must occur at least thirty days post the announcement.
Numerous Republican candidates have already expressed their interest in filling Greene’s position, including Starr Black, a former FEMA official, Georgia Sen. Colton Moore, and others. Stover’s campaign is focused on a range of issues, such as reducing costs for families, securing the border, supporting law enforcement, protecting parents’ rights in education, dealing with federal spending, and defending the Constitution.
When differentiating himself from the other Republican contenders, Stover, who identifies as a “hard-core conservative,” stated, “I am the district.” He elaborated on his blue-collar background, claiming, “I empathize with the residents of this district. It’s a very red district, but it’s very blue collar. That’s who I am.”
Stover aims to work behind the scenes rather than chase headlines. He noted, “I don’t want to be in the media every day. I’m the type of person who likes to work in the background and get things done.”
Previously a robust supporter of Trump, Greene fell from favor after she publicly criticized the Trump administration. Trump labeled her a “traitor” for her remarks concerning the release of information regarding Jeffrey Epstein and for not adhering strictly to the “America First” pledge. Following these events, Greene announced her impending resignation from Congress.
Stover expressed respect for Greene’s work but hinted at a different approach. “I like to go into the field and just sit there and negotiate while having fun and having great conversations. I want to address the needs of the district,” he said.
He also claimed that he could align with Trump on most issues and prefers to resolve disagreements privately instead of engaging in public disputes. “I’m a businessman. You’re not going to get anything by just going in and trying to be a bull in a china shop,” he explained.
Self-financing his campaign, Stover anticipates it will be both brief and costly. “In order to move forward, you have to raise your own funds. It’s like building an airplane and flying it at the same time,” he added.
