U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's constituents say they were shocked by her decision to resign

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., speaks during a town-hall style meeting, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Acworth, Ga.

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U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced late Friday she will resign from Congress in January, and constituents on her Northwest Georgia district say they were shocked by her announcement. 

Voters living in Greene’s district overwhelmingly supported her in the 2024 election. Some agreed with her decision to leave Congress early and avoid a primary where President Trump vowed to back an opponent. Others were disappointed in her decision.

Constituent Floyd Farless from Rome said that he voted for Greene.

“I wish she had not done it at this situation," Farless said. "It does leave us without representation 'til somebody is appointed. She has been somewhat of a firebrand, but every area has got their own. And she would have been reelected for sure here. I don't think there'd be any question about it."

14th District GOP and Walker County GOP chair Jackie Harling said she was saddened by Greene's decision, but understood it. 

"I think with the torture that was inflicted upon her and her family, I do not blame her for making the choice to basically jump out of the torture chamber," Harling said. "When your family is threatened, it's a whole different ball of wax." 

A special election to replace Greene is expected early next year. Former 14th District GOP chair Jim Tully has said he is running, and Republican state Sen. Colton Moore has indicated that he is interested in a bid. U.S. Marine Chris Hurd also says he plans to run. Democrat Shawn Harris, who challenged Greene in 2024, has also said he will run for the seat again. 

Several other candidates had already filed paperwork to challenge Greene when she was supposed to be up for reelection in 2026, including Republicans Star Black, Elvis Casely, Jeff Criswell, and Uloma Ekpete, and Independent Rush Ruszkowski. 

There will be no primary for the special election, so candidates from all parties will be in the same race.