President Trump Tweets Support for Republican Candidate in Georgia Special Election
President Trump tweeted his support of Republican Karen Handel, who is hoping to win a contentious special election for a vacant House in Georgia. On Tuesday morning, Trump urged voters in Georgia to choose Handel in what has become the most expensive House race in history. , Trump has frequently touted Handel as the right choice in the race, and has spoken out against the Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff. , , , The special election for Georgia's 6th Congressional District has drawn a significant amount of attention since Trump was elected because a Democratic win would mark a substantial gain in an area that has been a Republican stronghold since 1979.