Republicans are reportedly growing uneasy<\/a> in Georgia\u2019s 14th Congressional District, where a chaotic special election to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has created an unexpected opening for Democrats in what has long been considered safe GOP territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The anxiety comes as Republicans hold the U.S. House by just one vote<\/a>, following the swearing-in of Democrat Christian Menefee earlier this week after his special election win in Texas. With margins this tight, even unlikely threats are being taken seriously. (RELATED: Another House Republican Exits As Loudermilk Declines Reelection Bid<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The March 10 special election features 21 candidates \u2014 including 16 Republicans, three Democrats, an independent, and a Libertarian \u2014 with no party primary to narrow the field. Because no candidate is expected to secure a majority, the race is widely expected to advance to an April 7 runoff between the top two finishers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With GOP voters splintered among so many candidates, party activists fear Democrats could consolidate their vote and slip into a runoff slot \u2014 or, in a nightmare scenario, win outright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That would be a political shock in a district Donald Trump carried by a wide margin and where Greene previously won about 63% of the vote. (RELATED: Utah Republicans Sue To Block New House Districts<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Democrats are coalescing behind retired Army Brig. Gen. Shawn Harris, who has mounted a visible campaign complete with a staffed local headquarters and an experienced political operation. His messaging has focused on affordability and health care costs, aimed at peeling off moderates and independents.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA Chaotic Special Election With No Primary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Why Republicans Are Worried<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Democrats Rally Around a Single Candidate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n