Overview
- Georgia state Sen. Colton Moore announced his bid, casting himself as 100% pro-Trump, pro-life, and pro-gun while pledging hard-line immigration and cost-of-living priorities.
- Greene’s resignation takes effect on Jan. 5, 2026, and she has said she will not endorse a successor.
- Under Georgia law, the governor must issue a writ within 10 days of the vacancy and hold the special election within 30 days of that writ, though the date has not yet been set.
- The Georgia secretary of state’s website lists March 17, 2026, as a potential special election date with an April 14 runoff if needed.
- Moore highlights clashes with GOP leaders, including his arrest at the State of the State and his early calls to defund and investigate Fulton County DA Fani Willis, as proof of his anti-establishment credentials.