Trump tweets support for GOP candidate in House race

by Julia Manchester - 06/19/17 9:51 AM ET

President Trump voiced his support for Republican Karen Handel in a tweet Monday ahead of Tuesday’s highly competitive special election in Georgia’s sixth congressional district.

“The Dems want to stop tax cuts, good healthcare and Border Security,” the president tweeted.

The Dems want to stop tax cuts, good healthcare and Border Security.Their ObamaCare is dead with 100% increases in P’s. Vote now for Karen H

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 19, 2017

{mosads}The race, which has been viewed as a potential referendum on Trump’s presidency, is the most expensive race in House history.

2024 Election Coverage

The president’s tweet comes as Handel and her Democratic opponent, Jon Ossoff, remain nearly deadlocked in polls ahead of the election for Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price’s former seat.

A recent WSB-Landmark Communications poll shows Ossoff leading Handel by less than two points.

Tags