Recent polling in this race shows Handel and Democrat Jon Ossoff neck and neck, with only one-tenth of a percentage point between them.
What’s at stake:
Out of the 435 seats in the House, 239 are currently held by Republicans. There are 193 Democrats and three seats, including the one in Georgia, are vacant.
Credit: Jason Getz
Credit: Jason Getz
With a win in Georgia, Republicans are hoping to solidify their stronghold in Congress, while Democrats are hoping to make a statement in a GOP-dominated district.
Some political insiders say this could be a litmus test for President Donald Trump's performance so far, and the results could foreshadow what will happen in the 2018 elections.
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