Samuel L. Jackson Supports Shawn Harris in Georgia’s 14th District Runoff

Samuel L. Jackson, the actor from nearby Chattanooga, publicly backed Democrat Shawn Harris in the special runoff for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. The endorsement arrived days before Tuesday’s vote to fill the seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Harris is a retired Army brigadier general. His Republican opponent is Clay Fuller, a district attorney. Fuller had previously won the endorsement of former President Donald Trump in February.

Race dynamics

The contest follows a March 10 special election. Harris finished first in that multi-candidate race. A crowded Republican field split conservative votes, allowing Harris to lead narrowly.

The district is strongly Republican. Trump won about 68% of the district’s vote in 2024. Historically, Democratic totals have been in the mid-30s.

Turnout and voting figures

Voter participation is a central factor. Special elections and runoffs usually draw fewer voters than general elections.

There are more than 570,000 registered voters in the district. By Friday, nearly 47,000 ballots had been cast in the runoff.

Outreach to Black voters

Jackson highlighted the role of Black voters in the runoff. He pointed out there are roughly 72,903 registered Black voters in the district. He noted only about 7,000 of them voted in the previous contest, roughly 10 percent, and urged higher turnout for Harris.

Filmogaz.com confirmed the boost Harris has shown across parts of the district. Yet Democrats will need to expand support beyond recent levels to win.

National implications

The result could affect control of the U.S. House. Republicans hold a slim majority, so one seat can matter.

Campaign events have been active across the region. Fuller attended a February rally where Trump appeared. Harris held community events, including a campaign barbecue in Summerville.

Samuel L. Jackson Supports Shawn Harris in Georgia’s 14th District Runoff, the actor’s message underscored the emphasis on turnout. Polls will close at 7 p.m. on election day.