Republican Karen Handel claimed a U.S. seat that’s been in her party’s hands since 1979, defeating Democrat Jon Ossoff in Georgia’s 6th congressional district.
Republican candidate Karen Handel is surrounded by media after voting at St. Mary’s Orthodox Church of Atlanta in the special election for Georgia’s 6th Congressional District on June 20, 2017 in Roswell, Georgia.
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Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff visits a campaign office to speak with volunteers and supporters on election day as he runs for Georgia’s 6th Congressional District on June 20, 2017 in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
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Voters cast their ballots in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District special election at a polling site in Sandy Springs, Georgia, on June 20, 2017.
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Jennifer Keeney of Roswell decorates her shirt with political buttons and shows her support of Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff on June 20, 2017 in Roswell, Georgia.
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While leaving her polling location, Republican candidate Karen Handel (in car) is surrounded by supports of opponent Jon Ossoff during the special election for Georgia’s 6th Congressional District on June 20, 2017 in Roswell, Georgia.
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Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff visits a campaign office to speak with volunteers and supporters on election day as he runs for Georgia’s 6th Congressional District on June 20, 2017 in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
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Republican candidate Karen Handel casts her ballot at St. Mary’s Orthodox Church in Roswell, Georgia, on June 20, 2017.
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Campaign signs for Republican Karen Handel and Democrat Jon Ossoff line the streets near polling places in the 6th Congressional District on June 20, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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