Republican Karen Handel defeated Democratic challenger John Ossoff on Tuesday in a special election for Georgia’s 6th congressional district. About $55 million was spent in the race, the most ever for an election for the House of Representatives. The race drew wide national interest — Osoff raised more money from California then from his own state of Georgia. Republicans have held the seat for nearly 40 years, but Democrats had hoped anti-Trump sentiment would flip the district blue and serve as a harbinger for mid-term elections.
Guests:
Jessica Taylor, political reporter, NPR
Johnny Kauffman, reporter, WABE in Atlanta