Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG) has announced she will resign her seat in Congress on January 5, 2026, following a major fallout with President Donald Trump and diverging from key Republican positions. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp will be required by state law to call a special election within 40 days of her resignation to select her replacement for Georgia’s 14th congressional district.

Timeline and Process

• Greene's resignation is set for January 5, 2026.

• Governor Kemp must call a special election after her seat becomes vacant, but no successor has been named yet.

Replacement Prospects

• There are no officially declared candidates as of now; potential challengers and special election contenders have not been formally announced.

• Given the strong Republican lean of the district, Greene’s successor will likely be another Republican.

Context

Greene's departure is directly tied to her disagreements with Trump and policy splits concerning issues like the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, healthcare, and foreign policy. Her resignation adds further challenges to the already narrow House Republican majority.

No individual has been confirmed or widely reported as the frontrunner to replace MTG at this time; the seat will be filled following the special election called by Governor Kemp.