# U.S. House — District 14 — 2026 Candidates — The GA Files > Where the 2026 candidates for Georgia U.S. House — District 14 stand — bio, prior offices, top donors, positions on DEI, LGBTQ+, abortion, and data centers, plus any scandals. Sourced. *Source: https://thegafiles.com/candidates/us-house-14.html · The GA Files (thegafiles.com)* --- [← 2026 Candidates](https://thegafiles.com/candidates.html) # U.S. House — District 14 D ### Shawn Harris Democratic nominee A retired U.S. Army brigadier general and cattle producer who calls himself a “dirt-road Democrat.” He was the Democratic nominee in the April 2026 special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene — losing the deep-red seat to Clay Fuller — and runs again on a moderate, work-across-the-aisle platform centered on healthcare and farmers. #### Previously held - Brigadier General (Ret.), U.S. Army - Cattle producer / farmer #### Top contributors Drew a remarkable grassroots haul for a deep-red seat — roughly $7.9 million raised, almost entirely from individual small-dollar donors nationwide and with virtually no PAC money, reflecting Democratic energy around the former Greene seat. Filed with the FEC. **$7,898,796** raised · **$74,022** cash on hand — as of **Apr 29, 2026** (FEC latest filing). Source: [FEC — Shawn Harris](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H4GA14057/) · [Shawn Harris — campaign](https://www.shawnforgeorgia.com/) #### Where they stand Federal spending & debt A self-described moderate who vows to work across the aisle and focus on affordability — “everything costs way too much,” from diesel to fertilizer — rather than partisan budget fights. Source: [Shawn Harris — campaign](https://www.shawnforgeorgia.com/) · [Ballotpedia — Shawn Harris](https://ballotpedia.org/Shawn_Harris_(Georgia)) Education Supports investment in public and rural schools. Source: [Shawn Harris — campaign](https://www.shawnforgeorgia.com/) Healthcare His signature issue — making healthcare affordable and accessible so families and farmers aren't crushed by costs. Source: [Shawn Harris — campaign](https://www.shawnforgeorgia.com/) Social Security reform Opposes cuts to Social Security and Medicare. Source: [Shawn Harris — campaign](https://www.shawnforgeorgia.com/) Minimum Wage Supports raising wages for working families as part of his affordability message. Source: [Ballotpedia — Shawn Harris](https://ballotpedia.org/Shawn_Harris_(Georgia)) Homelessness Has centered his campaign on healthcare, farm economics, and costs rather than housing specifically. Source: [Shawn Harris — campaign](https://www.shawnforgeorgia.com/) Veterans Affairs A retired Army brigadier general who makes veterans' care and support a core priority. Source: [Shawn Harris — campaign](https://www.shawnforgeorgia.com/) Immigration Takes a moderate line — border security paired with practical reform. Source: [Ballotpedia — Shawn Harris](https://ballotpedia.org/Shawn_Harris_(Georgia)) Gun Control A gun owner and veteran who takes a moderate, rural-friendly approach rather than leading with new restrictions. Source: [Ballotpedia — Shawn Harris](https://ballotpedia.org/Shawn_Harris_(Georgia)) Abortion Generally supports reproductive freedom while campaigning as a pragmatic moderate focused on economics and healthcare. Source: [Ballotpedia — Shawn Harris](https://ballotpedia.org/Shawn_Harris_(Georgia)) LGBTQ+ Has not centered LGBTQ+ issues, running on a broad moderate, work-across-the-aisle platform. Source: [Ballotpedia — Shawn Harris](https://ballotpedia.org/Shawn_Harris_(Georgia)) DEI Has not made DEI a focus, emphasizing rural economics and healthcare. Source: [Shawn Harris — campaign](https://www.shawnforgeorgia.com/) Marijuana Has not made marijuana a focus of his campaign. Source: [Ballotpedia — Shawn Harris](https://ballotpedia.org/Shawn_Harris_(Georgia)) Data centers & AI Has made AI oversight a campaign issue — arguing artificial intelligence will “shape jobs, security, truth, and our water” and that “Northwest Georgia deserves leadership, not a shrug.” He backs real rules, oversight, and guardrails on AI rather than letting it expand unchecked, tying it to the energy and water demands that data centers place on the district. Source: [Shawn Harris campaign — AI debate clip](https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2482446705562758) · [GPB / Atlanta Press Club — GA-14 debate](https://www.gpb.org/news/2026/03/23/14th-district-candidates-clay-fuller-and-shawn-harris-face-off-in-debate) #### Scandals None documented. R ### Clay Fuller Republican incumbent A former district attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit and an Air National Guard officer who won the April 2026 special election — with Trump's endorsement — to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in the deep-red 14th District. He runs as an “America First” fighter for the Trump agenda. #### Previously held - U.S. House, GA-14 (2026–present, won special) - District Attorney, Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit - Officer, Air National Guard (JAG) #### Top contributors Funded by MAGA-aligned and defense/industry PACs — Koch Inc., the defense contractor Leidos, the SEAL PAC, and conservative leadership PACs (Raptor, Buckeye Liberty, American Revival) all max out. Filed with the FEC. - $10,000.00 — KOCHPAC (Koch Inc.) (industry) - $10,000.00 — Leidos Inc. PAC (defense contractor) - $10,000.00 — SEAL PAC (conservative/veteran PAC) - $10,000.00 — Raptor PAC (GOP leadership PAC) - $10,000.00 — Buckeye Liberty PAC (conservative PAC) - $10,000.00 — American Revival PAC (conservative PAC) **$1,669,692** raised · **$77,174** cash on hand — as of **Apr 29, 2026** (FEC latest filing). Source: [FEC — Clay Fuller](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6GA14056/) #### Where they stand Federal spending & debt An “America First” fiscal conservative who backs the Trump agenda and spending cuts. Source: [Ballotpedia — Clayton Fuller](https://ballotpedia.org/Clayton_Fuller) Education Supports school choice and parental rights. Source: [Ballotpedia — Clayton Fuller](https://ballotpedia.org/Clayton_Fuller) Healthcare Favors market-based healthcare over expanded federal programs. Source: [Ballotpedia — Clayton Fuller](https://ballotpedia.org/Clayton_Fuller) Social Security reform Says current seniors' benefits should be protected while pressing for fiscal restraint. Source: [Ballotpedia — Clayton Fuller](https://ballotpedia.org/Clayton_Fuller) Minimum Wage Has not detailed a minimum-wage position. Source: [Ballotpedia — Clayton Fuller](https://ballotpedia.org/Clayton_Fuller) Homelessness Has not addressed housing or homelessness. Source: [Ballotpedia — Clayton Fuller](https://ballotpedia.org/Clayton_Fuller) Veterans Affairs An Air National Guard officer who supports veterans and a strong military. Source: [Ballotpedia — Clayton Fuller](https://ballotpedia.org/Clayton_Fuller) Immigration A former prosecutor and border hardliner who runs on tough enforcement. Source: [Ballotpedia — Clayton Fuller](https://ballotpedia.org/Clayton_Fuller) Gun Control A Second Amendment supporter opposing new restrictions. Source: [Ballotpedia — Clayton Fuller](https://ballotpedia.org/Clayton_Fuller) Abortion Anti-abortion, in line with the district's conservative base. Source: [Ballotpedia — Clayton Fuller](https://ballotpedia.org/Clayton_Fuller) LGBTQ+ Has not detailed LGBTQ+ positions. Source: [Ballotpedia — Clayton Fuller](https://ballotpedia.org/Clayton_Fuller) DEI Aligns with GOP opposition to DEI mandates. Source: [Ballotpedia — Clayton Fuller](https://ballotpedia.org/Clayton_Fuller) Marijuana A former district attorney who takes a tough-on-crime posture and has not backed legalization. Source: [Ballotpedia — Clayton Fuller](https://ballotpedia.org/Clayton_Fuller) Data centers & AI Took the lighter-regulation side when AI came up in the GA-14 debate, consistent with his America First, limited-government approach — favoring innovation over new federal mandates. Harris has made it a dividing line, characterizing Fuller's position as “AI with no rules, no oversight, and no guardrails.” Source: [GPB / Atlanta Press Club — GA-14 debate](https://www.gpb.org/news/2026/03/23/14th-district-candidates-clay-fuller-and-shawn-harris-face-off-in-debate) · [Shawn Harris campaign — AI debate clip](https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2482446705562758) #### Scandals None documented. [GA Files fact sheet](https://thegafiles.com/ClayFuller.html) · [Ballotpedia — Clayton Fuller](https://ballotpedia.org/Clayton_Fuller) [⬇ Share image](https://thegafiles.com/share/candidates/us-house-14.png) [⬇ Download for offline](https://thegafiles.com/candidates/us-house-14.offline.html) Every entry is drawn from published reporting, official records, or the candidate's own statements, with sources on each item. Policy summaries are condensed from that reporting and reflect the candidate's stated positions; where a matter is an allegation or unresolved, that is noted, and inclusion is not a finding of guilt. Contributor figures are early/partial where the official itemized filings (Georgia Ethics Commission) are still being compiled. Corrections welcome via the contact link in the footer. Last updated 2026-06-17.