Republican Lee Anderson has conceded defeat in the state's most-closely watched Congressional race.

The announcement provides some conclusion to the bitter head-to-head battle to represent Georgia's only competitive congressional district.

He told supporters that the results are not looking good.

He thanked his family and supporters

Democratic US Representative John Barrow has not yet spoken to his supporters.

The race between them has attracted more than $5 million in mostly negative political ad spending and national news media to the East Georgia 12th District.

Barrow is ahead in the unofficial results, 53% to 46% with 17 of 19 counties reporting.

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