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Good morning.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Republican wins in Georgia.

Karen Handel overcame a well-funded challenger to easily win a special election on Tuesday, defeating the Democrat Jon Ossoff in the most expensive House campaign in history.

Seen as a referendum on President Trump, the race in the heavily conservative and affluent district outside Atlanta was the latest in a string of demoralizing losses for Democrats. Here’s a quick look at Ms. Handel’s record.

Our reporters analyzed the returns as they came in and, in a video, one discussed what the race could mean for next year’s midterm elections. We also have a map showing the results.