Liveblog: Results from Georgia’s 6th Congressional district special election

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8 years ago

Georgians in portions of metro Atlanta head to the polls today to vote on who will represent them in Congress in the seat vacated by Tom Price. Price was appointed to serve as Health and Human Services Secretary by President Trump. The district covers areas of Atlanta’s northern suburbs east of Interstate 75 in Cobb, Fulton, and DeKalb counties.

We’ve had some questions about it, so: If you live in this area, yes, you can vote today. https://t.co/S43jihQkq6 pic.twitter.com/QkCXhtxKg4
— Mike Petchenik (@MPetchenikWSB) April 18, 2017

Trump tweeted his support on Monday for Republican candidates in the race.

With eleven Republican candidates running in Georgia (on Tuesday) for Congress, a runoff will be a win. Vote "R" for lower taxes & safety!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 18, 2017

There are a total of 18 candidates in the race, which include 11 Republicans, five Democrats and two independents. A runoff on June 20th may be held if no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the vote. Polls close at 7 p.m. local time, and results should begin trickling in soon afterwards.

As it happened

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https://twitter.com/conorsen/status/854513272472702976

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With 28.7% reporting, Ossoff is at 51% with Handel at 18%. Ossoff would need 50%+1 to win without a runoff.
— Richard Elliot (@RElliotWSB) April 19, 2017

Looks like about 32 percent of the vote is counted so far. Not 23 percent. #11Alive
— Chris Hopper (@ChrisHopperSH) April 19, 2017

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NEW NUMBERS: 99,000 plus votes counted, #JonOssoff down to 53%. #KarenHandel up to 17%. 23% reporting so far. #11Alive
— Chris Hopper (@ChrisHopperSH) April 19, 2017

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With 22% counted, Ossoff is now at 54% with Handel next at 17.6%. #GA06
— Richard Elliot (@RElliotWSB) April 19, 2017