Here are five things to know:
1. Republicans have occupied the State Senate District 32 seat since 1995.
2. Dr. Kirkpatrick beat democrat Christine Triebsch, a family and juvenile attorney.
3. During her medical career, Dr. Kirkpatrick had worked alongside HHS Secretary Tom Price, MD. His support network helped her garner more than $300,000 for her campaign.
4. Her campaign focused on the Fair Tax and ACA repeal and replacement.
5. Dr. Kirkpatrick previously served as co-president of Resurgens Orthopaedics, with locations around Georgia.
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