Yesterday, Republican Karen Handel defeated Democrat Jon Ossoff in Georgia's special election, which was the most expensive U.S. House race in history. Many political pundits, however, thought President Trump's poor approval ratings might affect the vote. Which comes closest to your view?

Yesterday, Republican Karen Handel defeated Democrat Jon Ossoff in Georgia's special election, which was the most expensive U.S. House race in history. Many political pundits, however, thought President Trump's poor approval ratings might affect the vote. Which comes closest to your view? Published on June 22, 2017 → Survey conducted on June 22, 2017 on 4276 U.S. adults

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Handel’s victory is largely due to the popularity of President Trump among voters in her district

17%

Handel’s victory is partially due to the popularity of President Trump among voters in her district

22%

Handel’s victory has little to nothing to do with the popularity of President Trump among voters in her district

27%

Not sure

34%

Handel’s victory is largely due to the popularity of President Trump among voters in her district

17%

Handel’s victory is partially due to the popularity of President Trump among voters in her district

22%

Handel’s victory has little to nothing to do with the popularity of President Trump among voters in her district

27%

Not sure

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