The Digester

Democrat Leads in Special Runoff in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Georgia District

Mar 11th 2026

In a surprise during the March 11, 2026 special runoff to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Democratic candidate led early returns against a Trump-endorsed Republican in one of the nation’s most conservative districts.

  • Special election runoff held March 11, 2026 to replace Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene
  • The race is between a Democratic candidate and a Republican endorsed by former President Donald Trump
  • Early returns showed the Democratic candidate in the lead
  • The district is considered one of the most conservative in the country, making the Democratic lead notable