President Donald Trump jolted Georgia’s congressional race by granting Clay Fuller his “Complete and Total Endorsement” in the scramble to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Trump ignited the contest Wednesday night by elevating Fuller in a Truth Social post that framed the candidate as backed by loyal activists and lawmakers aligned with the MAGA base.
The president portrayed the selection as decisive validation during a crowded and unpredictable fight for a deep-red seat, declaring, “He is strongly supported by the most Highly Respected MAGA Warriors in Georgia, and many Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives.”
“Clay Fuller has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Representative from Georgia’s 14th Congressional District – HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!” he pledged.
THANK YOU, Mr. President.
This is the honor of a lifetime. I will not let you or Georgia’s 14th District down.
Our work to put America first is just getting started! pic.twitter.com/YjBsu2v0Rm
— Clay Fuller (@Clay4MainStreet) February 5, 2026
Fuller quickly seized the spotlight, signaling gratitude and aligning himself tightly with Trump’s agenda as momentum built around the race.
He embraced the backing with visible enthusiasm, writing, “This is the honor of a lifetime. I will not let you or Georgia’s 14th District down,” before adding, “Our work to put America first is just getting started!”
The endorsement thrust fresh attention onto a sprawling field where 21 hopefuls are chasing the seat vacated after Greene stepped aside in January following a public rupture with Trump despite years spent championing him.
Fuller’s resume blends military and legal credentials, featuring service as an Air National Guard officer alongside his role as district attorney in the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, while past electoral history traces back to a fourth-place showing during the primary that originally sent Greene to Washington.
Other Republicans maneuvering for traction include Georgia State Senator Colton Moore, former FEMA official Star Black, and GOP district chairman Jim Tully, each competing within a fractured environment lacking a traditional primary to thin the slate.
Ballots scheduled for March 10 will determine the outcome, while the structure leaves open the possibility of an April 7 runoff between top finishers if no contender clears the 50 percent threshold required for outright victory.
Strategists across Republican circles are watching carefully as internal fragmentation sparks anxiety that a Democratic contender might slip into the runoff equation.
Shawn Harris, who trailed Greene by roughly 30 points during the 2024 general election, entered the race with that dynamic looming as a key undercurrent shaping calculations around turnout and vote distribution.
The stakes ripple beyond district lines, with the eventual victor potentially affecting control of the House where margins remain razor thin.
Speaker Mike Johnson navigates a two-vote cushion that leaves little tolerance for defections in party-line showdowns, placing heightened focus on every seat capable of tipping arithmetic inside the chamber.
Republican headwinds intensified Wednesday when Rep. Barry Loudermilk revealed he will not pursue another term, adding to the flow of departures already reshaping the electoral map.
Loudermilk reflected on his tenure while outlining his decision, calling it a “tremendous honor” to serve six terms and outlining his philosophy that congressional office constitutes service rather than permanence.
He elaborated on his departure by noting, “I first ran for election to Congress in 2014 and, as I stated then, representing the people in Congress is a service, not a career; and although I continue to have strong support from the people of the 11th Congressional District, I believe it is time to contribute to my community, state, and nation in other ways.”
“Therefore, I have decided not to seek reelection at the end of my current term in Congress,” he concluded.
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Family considerations anchored the announcement, with Loudermilk acknowledging reflection alongside his wife and invoking priorities beyond public office.
He described the deliberation candidly, stating, “This is not an easy decision, but we believe it is the right one.”
“While serving my constituents in Congress ranks among my greatest honors, being a husband, a father and a grandfather holds even greater importance to me, and at this time I wish to spend more dedicated time with my family.”
He wrapped his message by thanking constituents and staff for their “outstanding service” across the district and beyond.
His departure joined a broader migration shaping party dynamics, with at least 29 Republicans stepping away from reelection efforts and 21 Democrats doing the same.
Florida Republican Vern Buchanan added another exit last week, ending two decades in office at age 74 and remarking, “After 20 years of service, I believe it’s the right time to pass the torch and begin a new chapter in my life.”
Trump’s Georgia intervention also unfolded alongside wider maneuvering across the national map where his endorsements continue guiding Republican positioning.
He previously elevated former Sen. John Sununu during a New Hampshire battle, boosting him over Scott Brown as polling showed stronger general-election footing against Democratic rival Chris Pappas.
Attention also shifted toward Texas, where Trump hinted another decision could be imminent amid a three-way GOP Senate rivalry featuring incumbent John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Rep. Wesley Hunt.
The president telegraphed interest in shaping that showdown, remarking, “I’m giving it a very serious look.”
He acknowledged personal relationships with the candidates before noting, “You know, my problem is I’m friendly with all of them. I like all of them, all three.”
“But you’ll be seeing soon,” he added. “They say whoever I endorse wins. That’s probably right.”
His assertion extended to Louisiana, where state Sen. Blake Miguez pivoted from a Senate pursuit to chase a House opening tied to Rep. Julia Letlow’s retirement and her own Senate bid launched after Trump’s backing.
Miguez linked his recalibration directly to national priorities, declaring, “When I announced my campaign for the US senate last year, I promised Louisianans I would stand with President Trump and fight for an America First agenda that puts Louisiana families first.”
“I remain committed to that promise, and I’m ready to deliver the kind of representation that will support President Trump and help advance the mission to Make America Great Again,” he added.
He closed by reiterating alignment with ideological commitments, insisting, “We built a Louisiana coalition committed to conservative values and holding Washington accountable. I will always put America First and hold elected leaders accountable to the MAGA agenda – regardless of party.”
