 Speaker of the House Paul Ryan campaigned for Handel, saying "we need someone who is tested and true", and Handel was endorsed by the United States Chamber of Commerce, Susan B. Anthony List, National Right to Life Committee and the National Rifle Association.On June 15, 2017, Handel's home was the target of a "suspicious package" containing a "white powdery substance" and a threatening letter.Several of Handel's neighbors received similar suspicious packages in the mail.