Georgia Special Election: A Test of Trump's Influence

Georgia's special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in the U.S. House is viewed as a test of Donald Trump's influence in a conservative stronghold. With 17 candidates, the race is expected to proceed to a runoff. Key contenders include Trump's endorsed Clay Fuller and hard-right former senator Colton Moore.

The polls in Georgia closed with citizens awaiting the outcome of a significant special election for the U.S. House of Representatives. This race, seen as a test of former President Donald Trump's influence, is generating national attention in the conservative stronghold.

Seventeen candidates are vying for the position following Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation. Trump's endorsement of Clay Fuller, a former district attorney, faced competition from former state senator Colton Moore, who declared himself as 'Trump's #1 Defender'.

The crowded field means no candidate is likely to secure a majority, leading to an anticipated April runoff. Political experts believe Democratic retired Army general Shawn Harris could face either Fuller or Moore in this subsequent match-up.

(With inputs from agencies.)