Drew Angerer/Getty Images Lucy McBath Declares Victory Over Karen Handel She did it. Lucy McBath is calling herself a winner in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District Race. The mother of the late Jordan Davis s says she’s defeated incumbent Karen Handel despite the fact that the race has not officially been called at this time. McBath released the following statement; “After a hard fought race, I am honored to announce that the people of Georgia’s Sixth Congressional District have put their trust in my vision for the future of our district and nation.” Democrat Lucy McBath is declaring victory over Rep. Karen Handel in #GA06 . No major news outlet had called the race. SOS office has McBath about 3,000 votes ahead, still within 1 percent recount threshold #gapol pic.twitter.com/J1exg8tV3k — Tamar Hallerman (@ajconwashington) November 7, 2018 Karen Handel has yet to concede and says the race is “too close to call.” McBath’s son Jordan Davis was killed by Michael Dunn at a Florida gas station because he and his friends were “playing music too loud.” Dunn received life in prison without parole for the murder. Today is Election Day – and I could not be more proud of the hard work #TeamLucy has done every day to ensure #GA06 is heard. Polls are officially open till 7PM – remember to #VoteLucy and #PostThePeach ! pic.twitter.com/kqCTtGMbAM — Lucy McBath (@LucyWins2018) November 6, 2018 We’re so happy to hear bout Lucy’s victory, she and the other mothers of the movement are making big strides. We applaud them and their stances on gun control.
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Jordan Davis’ Mother Lucy McBath Declares Victory In GA’s 6th Congressional District Race
