Handel Announces Senate Bid in Georgia

Former Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel (R) announced her campaign for U.S. Senate, Roll Call reports.

“Handel is the fourth Republican to enter the race for the seat of retiring GOP Sen. Saxby Chambliss. Notably, she is also the first woman and first candidate who is not a member of Congress. GOP Reps. Paul Broun, Phil Gingrey and Jack Kingston are running. David Perdue, the cousin of former Gov. Sonny Perdue, announced an exploratory committee this week.”