Overview
- Gov. Brian Kemp scheduled the special election for March 10 with a potential runoff on April 7 if no candidate secures a majority.
- Georgia’s Secretary of State set qualifying for Jan. 12–14 in Atlanta with a $5,220 fee, the voter registration deadline for Feb. 9, and advance in-person voting starting Feb. 16.
- More than 20 candidates have lined up, including Republicans Colton Moore and Star Black, Democrat Shawn Harris, and independent Rob Ruszkowski, with all contenders appearing on a single ballot.
- The 14th District spans parts of northwest Georgia, including sections of Cobb County, and is rated Solid R by the Cook Political Report, making a Republican hold probable even as a runoff is widely anticipated.
- Greene’s resignation effective Jan. 5, combined with the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa, leaves Republicans with a narrow 218–213 House edge until vacancies are filled.