News

Georgia Democrats Re-Start Campaign With 2 Runoff Senate Races To Decide Control Of U.S. Senate

Georgia Senate candidate, Democrat Jon Ossoff, has faith that Georgia can keep the momentum and replace the two current Republican senators with Democrats in the January runoff elections.

“There’s a huge sense of enthusiasm and momentum here in Georgia right now,” said Ossoff in an interview with CNN on Monday, claiming that Georgian Democrats have “the wind at [their] backs.”

Georgia saw surprisingly turning out for Democratic President-elect Joe Biden, who currently leads Donald Trump in the presidential race by over 10,000 votes in the state.

Because neither Ossoff and Republican opponent Senator David Perdue earned more than 50% support in their election on November 3, a runoff election will be held on January 5.

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!

A week of political news in your in-box.
We find the news you need to know, so you don't have to.

Georgia’s other Senate seat, currently held by appointed Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler, will also be up for grabs on January 5. Loeffler will face Democrat Rev. Raphael Warnock, who won the most votes in the state’s jungle primary.

This runoff election sets stakes high for Democrats, as these races could determines which party has control over the U.S. Senate. Two wins for Democrats would tie the Senate 50-50 with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris breaking the tie for Democrats.

“Now, to have two Senate runoffs for Senate control,” continued Ossoff, “We have the wind at our backs and a great sense of promise and opportunity here.”

 

Mia Graham

Share
Published by
Mia Graham

Recent Posts

Sen. John Fetterman Shouts & Bangs His Fists During ‘Chaotic’ Meeting With Teachers’ Union, Raising Further Concerns About His Mental Health

Concerns are rising for Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) following a chaotic meeting with Pennsylvania teachers'…

16 hours ago

House Republicans Struggle To Unite On Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ Amid Battle Over Medicaid Cuts & SALT Deduction

With weeks remaining before their self-imposed Memorial Day deadline, House Republicans are growing more divided…

22 hours ago

Trump Calls Fed Chair Powell A ‘Fool’ After Interest Rates Hold Steady Due To Concerns About Tariffs

The Federal Reserve decided on Wednesday to hold interest rates steady, at 4.25 percent to…

22 hours ago

Biden Stands By Decision To Delay Ending Campaign, Says It Wouldn’t Have ‘Mattered’ If He’d Dropped Out Sooner

Former U.S. President Joe Biden continues to defend his decision to drop out of the…

2 days ago

Sen. John Fetterman Denies Allegations Of ‘Reckless & Volatile Behavior’ By Staffers

Two years after Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) checked himself into a hospital to treat his…

2 days ago

VIDEO: Pro-Palestine Protesters Face Off With Public Safety Officers At Columbia University

https://youtu.be/-5rxJ1A4uHU Pro-Palestine protesters faced off with officers during a rally in a Columbia University library…

2 days ago