Democrat Eric Gisler flipped a Republican-held Georgia House seat, a stinging reversal in a district that President Donald Trump won by double digits, according to media projections.

Gisler said his win was down to Democratic enthusiasm and Republicans looking for a change, the Associated Press reported.

CNN, Decision Desk HQ, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) all projected Gisler’s victory over Republican Mack “Dutch” Guest in the 121st House District, which includes parts of Oconee County and Athens.

The district last year voted for Trump by about 12 percentage points. Gisler also ran for the same seat last year and lost by 22 points.

Gisler’s win follows a series of stinging election defeats for the GOP last month, when Democrats secured victories in Virginia, New Jersey,

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