Winner of Georgia special election sworn in

Reps. Karen Handel (R-Ga.) and Ralph Norman (R-S.C.), the newest lawmakers in the House of Representatives, were sworn into office on Monday evening. 

Handel and Norman took the oath of office after their special election victories last week. 

{mosads}Handel defeated Democrat Jon Ossoff after a closely watched race in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District, which became the most expensive House race in history.

Join me in welcoming the newest members of the House of Representatives, Rep. Karen Handel of Georgia & Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina. pic.twitter.com/cAw0361u7O

— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) June 26, 2017

Norman, a former state representative, defeated Democrat Archie Parnell in the special election for the seat vacated by Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney.