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Has become the candidate to beat. >> this thing has take on a little life of its own. people are watching across the country because its the first competitive contest of this new era. >> reporter: traditionally voters here in the sixth district, which includes part of atlanta, and the cities athrough flents northern suburbs have sent the likes of newt gingrich and tom price, who is now health and human services secretary. it was thought one of the 11 rin republicans running would claim the seat ...

Us at risk. >> how effective do you think that has been for you so far. >> there are clearly people who have serious concerns about the presidents approach to governance. >> nice to see you. >> reporter: gop candidate bob gray isnt afraid to embrace the president, hiring several of trumps former state operatives to help his campaign. >> its pretty clear that this is a district thats getting behind our president. >> reporter: while former georgia secretary of state karyn handle, and former state ...

Need more balance and middle of the road people in washington. >> reporter: dave ferguson, a self--described independent summed up his reasoning for supporting ossoff. >> he has raised $2 million and more in the bank. his momentum not lost on republicans who added staff and ratcheted up their attacks. >> ossoff wasnt fighting against terrorism he was fighting against restrictions on keg parties. >> reporter: ossoffs goal for the april 18th primary to get more than 50% of the vote to avoid a june...

>> reporter: claire wise has not decided on a candidate, but -- >> will be a republican candidate. i think john ossoff is too liberal. >> reporter: cheryl, also a registered republican, disagrees. shes backing ossoff. >> i think hes dedicated. i really feel like we need more balance and more middle of the road people in washington. >> reporter: david ferguson, a self-described independent summed up his reasoning for supporting ossoff. >> trump. >> reporter: ossoff has raised $8 million and has 2...