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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Politics
Jim Manzon

Georgia Special Election Upset: Democrat Harris Outpolls Trump-Endorsed Candidate, Heads to Runoff

Harris's advantages in money, organization, and energized supporters position him as a strong contender in the runoff. (Credit: Shawn Harris/Instagram)

A Democrat just outpolled Donald Trump's handpicked candidate in a district the president won by 37 points.

Retired Army Brigadier General Shawn Harris topped Tuesday's special election in Georgia's 14th Congressional District with 37% of the vote. Trump-endorsed Clay Fuller trailed at 35%. The two now head to an April 7 runoff, and the result has already sparked questions about Trump's grip on his strongest territory.

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