Brian Stover
Brian Stover (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 14th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Stover also ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 14th Congressional District. He lost in the special general election on March 10, 2026.
Biography
Stover was the owner of a trash collection business.[1]
2026 battleground election
Ballotpedia identified the March 10, 2026, special election as a battleground election. The summary below is from our coverage of this election, found here.
Shawn Harris (D) and Clayton Fuller (R) advanced to an April 7 runoff election to represent Georgia's 14th Congressional District after neither received a majority of votes in a special general election on March 10, 2026. Harris received 37.3% of the vote and Fuller received 34.9%. The total voter turnout in this election was 30.6% of the turnout in the 2024 regular election. Harris, Fuller, Nicky Lama (R), Colton Moore (R), and Brian Stover (R) received the most media attention. Governor Brian Kemp (R) called the special election after former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) resigned on January 5, 2026.[2]
According to The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, District 14 was the most Republican-leaning congressional district in Georgia.[3] BallotWire wrote that with 17 Republicans, three Democrats, one Libertarian, and one independent running on the same ballot "a potentially divided Republican vote, creates at least nominal competition."[4] In an interview with radio host Shelley Wynter, the district's Republican Party chair Jackie Hartling said the large number of Republican candidates and historically low voter turnout could lead to slim vote margins where "a few votes in the right places can change the entire outcome."[5]
All candidates appeared on the same ballot regardless of party. If one candidate won more than 50% of the vote, they won the election outright. If no candidate did so, the top two vote-getters advanced to an April 7 runoff election.[6] Decision Desk HQ's Geoffrey Skelley wrote, "Considering Trump carried this seat 68%-31% in 2024, two Republican candidates could attract enough votes to advance to the likely runoff. However, the more likely outcome may be that one Democrat and one Republican move forward. That’s because the larger Republican vote will be spread across a multitude of GOP candidates, while the smaller Democratic vote may mostly line up behind retired Army Brig. Gen. Shawn Harris, who was his party’s nominee versus Greene in the district’s 2024 race."[7]
Harris was a retired U.S. Army brigadier general and cattle producer.[8] He said, "When I get to Congress, I’m going to focus on making sure people have access to healthcare that’s affordable and allows them to take care of their families. I’m also going to make sure we take care of our farmers. Right now, they’re getting hit hard from healthcare issues to struggling to find markets to sell their crops."[9]
Fuller was a former district attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit and an officer in the Air National Guard. He said, "[W]e need an American First fighter to stand strong for President Trump’s Agenda. ... I’m running to bring manufacturing back to Chatsworth, Dalton, Rome, Chickamauga, and Cedartown so our kids one day can still raise a family on one honest paycheck in the same community where their ancestors are buried."[10] President Donald Trump (R) endorsed Fuller on February 4, 2026.[11]
Lama was a former member of the Dalton City Council and business owner specializing in contracting, real estate development, and farming and ranching. His campaign website said, "Nicky represents a business-minded, Pro-MAGA, next-generation conservative leader shaped by faith, hard work, and dedication to the Trump agenda. He is ready to stand up for President Donald J. Trump and fight for the people of Georgia’s 14th District with energy, integrity, and a commitment to putting America First."[12]
Moore was a former Georgia state senator, an auctioneer, and a dump truck driver. He said, "I’m running for Congress in Georgia’s 14th District (GA-14) to lower taxes and costs, deport all illegals, and fight for the hardworking people of Georgia. For years, I’ve been ranked as Georgia’s #1 most conservative Senator and have been recognized as 'Trump’s Floor Leader.'"[13]
Stover was the owner of a trash collection business. He said, "I’m running for Congress because the hardworking families of northwest Georgia deserve a representative who is focused on them. We need a leader who supports President Trump, shows up, listens, and gets the job done. ... Democrats gave us an affordability crisis, and President Trump is focused on lowering costs, eliminating waste, securing the border, and putting American workers first. I’ve been getting rid of trash my entire career, and I’m ready to help clean up Washington."[14]
Fuller, Lama, and Moore resigned from their elected positions to run in the special election. Georgia was one of five states with a resign-to-run law.[3]
As of March 10, 2026, Republicans controlled the U.S. House 217-214 with one independent officeholder and three vacancies.
As of March 20, 2026, 11 special elections have been called for the 119th Congress. From the 113th Congress to the 118th Congress, 80 special elections were held. For more data on historical congressional special elections, click here.
Jonathan Hobbs (D), Rob Ruszkowski (Independent), Andrew Underwood (L), Star Black (R), Jared Craig (R), Colton Moore (R), and Megahn Strickland (R) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. To read those survey responses, click here.
Elections
2026
Special election
See also: Georgia's 14th Congressional District special election, 2026
General Runoff
Special general runoff election for U.S. House Georgia District 14
Shawn Harris (D) and Clayton Fuller (R) are running in the special general runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 14 on April 7, 2026.
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General election
Special general election for U.S. House Georgia District 14
The following candidates ran in the special general election for U.S. House Georgia District 14 on March 10, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shawn Harris (D) | 37.3 | 43,241 |
| ✔ | | Clayton Fuller (R) | 34.9 | 40,388 |
 | Colton Moore (R) | 11.6 | 13,472 | |
 | Brian Stover (R) | 4.7 | 5,418 | |
 | Tom Gray (R) | 3.5 | 4,078 | |
| Jim Davis (D) | 1.5 | 1,772 | ||
 | Nicky Lama (R) | 1.2 | 1,364 | |
| James Tully (R) | 1.1 | 1,309 | ||
 | Jonathan Hobbs (D) | 0.9 | 1,098 | |
 | Beau Brown (R) | 0.8 | 926 | |
 | Jenna Turnipseed (R) | 0.5 | 633 | |
 | Star Black (R) | 0.4 | 473 | |
 | Eric Cunningham (R) | 0.3 | 404 | |
 | Reagan Box (R) | 0.3 | 346 | |
 | Andrew Underwood (L) | 0.3 | 321 | |
 | Megahn Strickland (R) | 0.3 | 296 | |
 | Rob Ruszkowski (Independent) | 0.2 | 281 | |
 | Jared Craig (R) (Withdrew, still on ballot) | 0.0 | 0 | |
 | Larry Hilley (R) (Withdrew, still on ballot) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Christian Hurd (R) (Withdrew, still on ballot) | 0.0 | 0 | ||
| Trey Kelly (R) (Withdrew, still on ballot) | 0.0 | 0 | ||
| Total votes: 115,820 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- James Brown (R) (Withdrew, still on ballot)
Polls
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Candidate spending
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Shawn Harris | Democratic Party | $4,297,588 | $4,007,837 | $289,751 | As of February 18, 2026 |
| Clayton Fuller | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
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Satellite spending
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Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[15][16][17]
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Race ratings
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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:
- Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
- Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
- Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[18]
- Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.
Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[19][20][21]
| Race ratings: Georgia's 14th Congressional District election, 2026 | |||||||||
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| 3/17/2026 | 3/10/2026 | 3/3/2026 | 2/24/2026 | ||||||
| The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
| Decision Desk HQ and The Hill | Pending | Pending | Pending | Pending | |||||
| Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
| Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | |||||
| Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week. | |||||||||
Endorsements
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Regular election
See also: Georgia's 14th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 14
Rob Ruszkowski (Independent) is running in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 14 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14
Shawn Harris (D) is running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14 on May 19, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Clarence Blalock (D)
Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14
The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14 on May 19, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| | Star Black | |
| | Reagan Box | |
| | Beau Brown | |
| | Eric Cunningham | |
| | Clayton Fuller | |
| | Tom Gray | |
| | Nicky Lama | |
| | Colton Moore | |
| | Brian Stover | |
| James Tully | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Marjorie Taylor Greene (R)
- James Brown (R)
- Benjamin Cope (R)
- Michael Corbin (R)
- Jeff Criswell (R)
- Christian Hurd (R)
- Linvel Risner (R)
- Megahn Strickland (R)
- Jenna Turnipseed (R)
- Jacqueline Wilmer (R)
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Special election
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign website
Stover's campaign website stated the following:
Since Stover announced his campaign in mid-December, he’s been working hard to get the word out about his promises to work with President Trump in Washington to bring down costs, tackle the border crisis, put an end to the drugs flowing into our communities, and support law enforcement.
— Brian Stover's campaign website (January 21, 2026)
Campaign ads
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Regular election
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Brian Stover 2026 campaign website, "Meet Brian," accessed February 2, 2026
- ↑ Politico, "Kemp sets date for special election to fill Greene’s seat," January 6, 2026
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 PBS News, "22 candidates are running in Georgia to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress," January 15, 2026
- ↑ BallotWire, "Special Election Scheduled in Georgia's 14th District Following Greene's Departure," 2026
- ↑ The Shelley Wynter Show, "14th Congressional District Special Election Townhall with Chairwoman Jackie Hartling 1/31," January 27, 2026
- ↑ Washington Examiner, "House races in 2026 see big competition with double-digit candidate fields," January 26, 2026
- ↑ Decision Desk HQ, "10 Big Elections in Q1 of 2026," January 19, 2026
- ↑ Shawn Harris 2026 campaign website, "Meet Shawn," accessed February 1, 2026
- ↑ wdef.com, "Democrat Shawn Harris running for position vacated by MTG," January 10, 2026
- ↑ The Mountain-Valley Independent, "District Attorney Clay Fuller Announces Congressional Run in Georgia’s 14th District," December 22, 2025
- ↑ X, "Greg Bluestein," February 4, 2026
- ↑ Nicky Lama 2026 campaign website, "Home," accessed February 1, 2026
- ↑ Colton Moore 2026 campaign website, "About," accessed February 1, 2026
- ↑ Brian Stover 2026 campaign website, "Businessman Brian Stover Announces Campaign for Congress in GA-14," December 17, 2025
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
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