(The Center Square) – Six Republicans, one Democrat and one independent candidate qualified as of 5 p.m. Monday for the U.S. House seat formerly held by Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia.
Monday was the first day candidates could file their paperwork and pay the $5,220 qualifying fee.
Those filing on the first day are Republicans Brian Stover, Christian Michael Hurd, Clay Fuller, James Edward Tully, Jennifer Jay Turnipseed and Nicky Lama, according to the Georgia Secretary of State’s website.
Rob “Rush” Ruszkowski qualified as an independent.
Democrat Shawn Harris, who challenged Greene in 2024, also qualified on Monday.
Twenty-six candidates filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission, indicating they plan to seek the post. Candidates have until Wednesday at 1 p.m. to qualify with the state.
The special election is March 10, with a runoff scheduled for April 7.
The position, which includes Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Murray, Paulding, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield counties, and portions of Cobb County, will remain open until someone is elected.
Greene announced her resignation in November and officially stepped down on Jan. 5. She has openly feuded with President Donald Trump and other Republicans on issues ranging from the release of the Epstein files to Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Greene was first elected in 2020 and reelected in 2022 and 2024 to represent the 14th Congressional District.
