Josh McKoon, chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, commended Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene for her America First leadership and pledged that the party will ensure a strong conservative succeeds her following her resignation. The statement was made on X.
“I want to thank Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene for her fierce and unwavering service to the people of Northwest Georgia and to our Republican Party over the past five years,” said McKoon. “Marjorie Taylor Greene has been a tireless fighter for America First principles, conservative values, and holding the establishment accountable — qualities that helped deliver victories for Republicans. While her decision to step down from Congress effective January 5 comes as a surprise amid recent challenges, her legacy as a bold voice for the grassroots will endure. The people of Georgia’s 14th District deserve strong, principled representation, and the Georgia Republican Party will work diligently to ensure a conservative warrior fills this seat.”
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will step down from Congress on January 5, 2026, after five years representing Georgia’s 14th District. Her decision follows a tenure defined by outspoken conservative advocacy and alignment with the America First movement. According to McKoon’s statement, Greene’s grassroots influence helped Republicans secure victories statewide. The announcement sets up a closely watched special election to fill her Northwest Georgia seat.
Greene was first elected to Congress in 2020, winning her northwest Georgia district with over 70% of the vote. During her tenure, she served on the House Oversight and Homeland Security Committees and became one of the most recognizable figures in Republican politics. Her departure triggers a special election expected in early 2026, with the district considered a GOP stronghold. Election analysts note that Republicans hold a 45-point partisan advantage in Georgia’s 14th.
The Georgia Republican Party will oversee coordination with the Secretary of State’s office to ensure the special election proceeds smoothly. Under Georgia law, Governor Brian Kemp must schedule the vote within 60 days of the vacancy. McKoon and party leaders have vowed to recruit a candidate who maintains Greene’s focus on border security, fiscal conservatism, and defending traditional values. The GA-14 seat plays a symbolic role in Republican grassroots organizing heading into the 2026 cycle.
McKoon is chairman of the Georgia Republican Party and a former state senator representing Columbus. Known for his focus on ethics reform and conservative governance, he was elected party chair in 2023 and has led efforts to strengthen grassroots engagement and electoral integrity. A strong supporter of the America First agenda, he has emphasized uniting Georgia Republicans behind principles of limited government, personal responsibility, and strong family values.
