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LIVE! Georgia special election results

Sonam ShethAug 26, 2024, 11:32 IST

Polls have officially closed in Georgia's highly-anticipated special election in the 6th Congressional District. The race pit 30-year-old Democrat and political neophyte Jon Ossoff against Republican Karen Handel, who is Georgia's former secretary of state.

Georgia's special election was billed as a potential referendum on President Donald Trump, who has heavily endorsed Handel's candidacy.

Read below about why and how the race to fill a congressional seat in a non-election year catapulted to national attention to become the most expensive House race in US history.

This story is developing. Check back for updates ...