05/11/2026
🇺🇸 A MESSAGE FROM THE 14TH DISTRICT REPUBLICAN PARTY
First, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Congressman Clay Fuller on his reelection to the United States House of Representatives.
I also pray for wisdom, discernment, and guidance for every elected leader, regardless of party affiliation.
To every Republican candidate who had the courage to step forward and put their name on the ballot, thank you. And to the countless volunteers who poured their blood, sweat, and tears into these campaigns, we can never adequately express our gratitude. The long hours, personal sacrifices, prayers, phone calls, door knocking, and tireless dedication did not go unnoticed. Regardless of the outcome, your efforts mattered, and I am deeply grateful for every one of you.
Now, let’s talk about Tuesday.
It’s okay to be devastated. It’s okay to be distraught. And I’m certainly not going to sugarcoat what happened. Tuesday was a devastating setback for the Republican Party, and pretending otherwise serves no one.
There will be plenty of finger-pointing in the days ahead. Harsh words will be exchanged, blame will be assigned, and unfortunately, some of it will only deepen the divisions that already exist. I refuse to contribute to that.
The responsibility for what happened does not rest on any one person or organization. From the White House and the RNC to the Georgia Republican Party, individual campaigns, congressional districts, county parties, and grassroots leadership, we all have a responsibility to examine what went wrong. And that starts with me.
We must put aside any arrogance, complacency, or sense of entitlement and take a hard, honest look at who we are, what we stand for, and how we conduct ourselves. We cannot demand unity. We cannot force people to agree with us, believe what we believe, or vote the way we want them to vote. We must be willing to listen, to learn, and to earn the trust of the people we hope to represent.
We have rebuilding to do. Real rebuilding. And I believe that rebuilding must begin with a foundation of truth, transparency, accountability, grace, common sense, and love.
To those who are discouraged, I want you to know something. I’m not going anywhere. I’ve spent years in the trenches, through victories and defeats, and I’m not giving up now.
Romans 8:28 has always been one of the guiding Scriptures of my life: “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
I believe that with all my heart. Even now. We may not understand today what good can come from such a painful defeat, but I believe there are lessons to be learned, changes to be made, and opportunities to become better because of it. Where there is life, there is hope.
May God bless Georgia, our nation, and every person who continues to serve with a sincere heart.
🇺🇸 Jackie Harling
GOP Chairman
Georgia’s 14th District
