In Georgia runoff election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, two veterans express opposing views on Iran war
In a special election runoff in deep red Georgia In the 14th Congressional District, the two military veterans running to replace former Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene find they have different views on the ongoing war with Iran.
Democratic candidates Sean Harris and Republican Clay Fuller will compete head-to-head at the polls, today, Tuesday, in a special runoff election. will It serves as one of the first glimpses into the role of war in Iran — Something Green And other members Make America great again a movement He owns criticize — It may play in the midterm elections this year.
Georgia Democratic congressional candidate Sean Harris attends an interview at his campaign headquarters during a special election in Georgia to fill a seat in the 14th Congressional District, which was left vacant when Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned in January, in Rome, Georgia, March 10, 2026.
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Harris, a retired Army brigadier general, told supervisors in one interview: The Atlanta Press Club argued last month that the Iran war is “not a war we should be fighting.”
“I spent 40 years in the army. The reality is this is war We are in “Now it’s a war of choice,” Harris said.
Harris’s Trump-backed opponent He carries A different point of view On the war.
Complete, Who served overseas with air National Guard, He said On the discussion platform “Our country is safer because of what President Trump has done regarding Iran.”
Clay Fuller speaks next to President Donald Trump (not pictured), during a visit to Coosa Steel Corporation in Rome, Georgia, February 19, 2026.
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Greene has been vocal about her opposition to the war, saying Sunday in a statement on Channel X that Trump “has gone crazy.”
“This is not what the American people promised us when they voted overwhelmingly in 2024,” Green said. books.
In an interview with ABC News, Harris criticized the Trump administration for this Failure to communicate Their logic to Military action to the public, And for the oil High prices caused by war.
“the The United States is now suffering from high oil prices and high fuel prices. This is very high diesel. Because I live in a rural area, we also suffer from high inflation rates Harris, who runs a cattle ranch, told ABC News:
“I support our military 100 percent,” Harris said. “They are doing a great job.” He added. He added, “We will win this war militarily. But we could lose this war politically.”
Fuller, the Lookout Mountain Judicial District Attorney, declined to be interviewed by ABC News for this story.
Carl Cavalli, professor of political science at the University of north Georgia told ABC News that Dissatisfaction with the war in Iran may be among Republicans serves In favor of Harris.
A recent CNN poll It was found that 28% of Republicans reject war on Iran.
“I don’t know if this is nearly enough to overcome the heavy Republican majority in the district, but as the war continues, it could become a bigger issue in the general election in November,” Cavalli said.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks during a news conference about the Epstein Files Transparency Act, November 18, 2025, outside the Capitol.
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Greene’s surprise resignation from the House of Representatives earlier this year led to… Packed with jam March 10 Special elections Where there is no single candidate He received 50% of the votes. Harris and Fuller finished in the top two places, and advances to the runoff round on Tuesday.
But runoff is Just to fill the rest to Green’s term means that whoever wins must do so Run again separately election to A A period of two full years Which starts with Next month party primaries, meaning Georgians We could see a rematch between Fuller and Harris next November.
in A district Trump won by 39 Point in 2024, Fuller remains the strong Favorite to win Tuesday.
“The 14th District is united behind President Trump and his nominee Clay Fuller because they realize we cannot give any ground to the radical left or their candidates,” Fuller campaign spokesman Will Hampson told ABC News. In a statement.
but coalition of democrats, Harris built it caught the attention of independents and Republicans moderate National Democrats Like Pete Buttigieg, another former military man, he traveled to northwest Georgia to support Harris last month.
Harris drew comparisons between himself and the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana. says ABC News That’s both Politicians We are “Independent leaders.”
“I I am a Democrat, but not associated with the party. It simply means that I don’t do it Care if you are Democratic, independent Or Republican. “If you live in northwest Georgia… I work directly for you, not for anyone else,” Harris said.
