Special election for Greene’s seat set for March 10

(The Center Square) – Former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s congressional seat will be empty at least two months, likely three, as a special election already drawing 24 candidates will not take place until March 10.

If a runoff is needed, April 7 would be the earliest the seat could be decided, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said Tuesday. Georgia law requires winning candidates to receive 50% of the vote plus one.

The timing is pivotal for many reasons, including potential government shutdowns. Republicans have a 218-213 advantage with four vacancies in the U.S. House of Representatives, the trend has been four to five continuing resolutions per year.

The next possibility is Jan. 30.

Texas (18th Congressional District, seat of the late Rep. Sylvester Turner) has a special election Jan. 31 and New Jersey (11th Congressional District, seat of resigned Rep. Mikie Sherrill) has a primary Feb. 5 and the special election April 16. Each seat was held by a Democrat.

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