Former Lookout Mountain Judicial District District Attorney Clay Fuller (R) defeated Democrat Shawn Harris for the vacant U.S. House District 14 seat in Tuesday's special Georgia election with almost 56 percent of the vote.
Fuller 72,304
Harris 57,030
NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson (R-NC) released the following statement on Congressman-elect Clay Fuller's victory in Georgia's 14th Congressional district:
“Congratulations to Congressman-elect Clay Fuller on his victory.
As a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard and District Attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, Fuller knows what it means to fight for his country and his community. In Congress, Clay will be a strong ally of President Trump and help House Republicans grow the economy, secure the border, and keep Americans safe.”
Former Trion Mayor Lanny Thomas (R) won over UTC professor Jack Zibluk (D) for the open state Senate District 53 contest with 68 percent of the vote. Dade County's Colton Moore gave up that post to run for the House seat.
Thomas 22,130
Zibluk 10,098
Mr. Fuller, of Lookout Mountain, Ga., gained the endorsement of President Donald Trump when a large group of candidates started out on the campaign trail.
Marjorie Taylor Greene had exited the post effective Jan. 6 after a falling out with the President.
Mr. Thomas had a take some time away from campaigning after undergoing an emergency heart procedure.
Mr. Zibluk, also of Lookout Mountain, Ga., halted campaigning for the same time.
He said in a concession statement, that he "congratulated victorious State Sen. Republican Lammy Thomas.
"Lanny is a good man, and a dedicated public servant who has shown poise and resilience. He will do an excellent job over the next few months."
Mr. Fuller won all but Cobb County.
Dade County Fuller 2,007 Harris 910
Walker County Fuller 7,419 Harris 3,590
Catoosa County Fuller 8,136 Harris 4,509