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Sen. Raphael Warnock wins Georgia run-off; Dems secure Senate majority

U.S. News // 2 years ago

Sen. Raphael Warnock wins Georgia run-off; Dems secure Senate majority

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a close run-off election for Georgia's remaining Senate seat.

Former Georgia Sen. Johnny Isakson dies at 76

U.S. News // 3 years ago

Former Georgia Sen. Johnny Isakson dies at 76

Former U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., known for his genial personality and work on education and Veterans Affairs reformed, died Sunday at the age of 76.

Long lines as early voting begins in Georgia U.S. Senate runoff races

U.S. News // 4 years ago

Long lines as early voting begins in Georgia U.S. Senate runoff races

Long lines formed Monday as in-person early voting for a pair of U.S. Senate runoff elections began in Georgia with control of the upper chamber hanging in the balance.

Georgia runoffs: Loeffler and Warnock debate; Perdue refuses to face Ossoff

U.S. News // 4 years ago

Georgia runoffs: Loeffler and Warnock debate; Perdue refuses to face Ossoff

Three of the four candidates for Senate in Georgia attended debates Sunday night, about four weeks before they face off in a runoff election that will determine whether Democrats or Republicans control the chamber.

U.S. Senate control: 2 races in Georgia head to runoff

U.S. News // 4 years ago

U.S. Senate control: 2 races in Georgia head to runoff

U.S. Senate control hinges on Georgia as Republican Sen. David Perdue has not met a 50% threshold to win the election, forcing a second race into a run-off.

Control of U.S. Senate might hinge on 2 close races in Georgia

U.S. News // 4 years ago

Control of U.S. Senate might hinge on 2 close races in Georgia

Control of the U.S. Senate in the 117th Congress might come down to two undecided races in Georgia, where Democrats are seeing a surge in votes as officials count thousands of remaining mail ballots.

'Rainbow wave' of LGBTQ candidates run and win

Voices // 4 years ago

'Rainbow wave' of LGBTQ candidates run and win

More LGBTQ candidates ran for office in the United States in 2020 than ever before -- at least 1,006. That's a 41% increase over the 2018 midterms, according to the LGBTQ Victory Fund.

GOP wins in Senate with McConnell, Graham and Tuberville; Colo. flips a seat blue

U.S. News // 4 years ago

GOP wins in Senate with McConnell, Graham and Tuberville; Colo. flips a seat blue

Republicans held onto a narrow lead in the fight to keep control of the U.S. Senate with wins in Kentucky, South Carolina and Alabama, while Democrats flipped a seat blue in Colorado.

Democrats eye several Senate races that could flip party control

U.S. News // 4 years ago

Democrats eye several Senate races that could flip party control

After the race for president and vice president, the highest stakes in Tuesday's election lie in the U.S. Senate, with a possibility that Democrats could retake control.

House Trump supporter Doug Collins announces run for Georgia Senate seat

U.S. News // 4 years ago

House Trump supporter Doug Collins announces run for Georgia Senate seat

U.S. Rep. Doug Collins announced Wednesday he will be seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Georgia, setting up a primary battle with Kelly Loeffler, the seat's appointed caretaker.

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In the end, this is our country, and it's owned by the voters of Georgia
Georgia gets second GOP senator Nov 03, 2004

The problem now is not first-time buyers, it's the move-up market -- the guy transferred from Chicago to Atlanta who can't sell his house
Home buying tax credit is on the line Sep 16, 2009

It would still result in a major expansion of government into our healthcare, and the cost will be $1 trillion, $700 billion over 10 years when the bill is fully implemented
GOP: Dems ignore its healthcare concerns Sep 26, 2009

The kind of massive tax increases proposed by the Democrats is exactly the wrong approach for our families, our small businesses and our economy, especially in a recession.
GOP: Dems ignore its healthcare concerns Sep 26, 2009

He will be coming in for regular follow-ups so we can monitor his progress
Sen. Isakson of Georgia out of hospital Apr 03, 2010

John Hardy "Johnny" Isakson (born December 28, 1944) is the junior United States Senator from Georgia and a member of the Republican Party. Previously, he represented Georgia's 6th Congressional district in the House.

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Isakson served in the Georgia Air National Guard (1966–1972) and graduated from the University of Georgia. He opened a real estate branch for Northside Realty and later served 22 years as the company's president. After a failed bid for the Georgia House of Representatives in 1974, he was elected in 1976. He served five terms, including two as minority leader. Isakson was the Republican candidate for governor of Georgia in 1990, but lost. Two years later, he was elected to the Georgia Senate and served two terms. He unsuccessfully ran in the Republican primary in the 1996 U.S. Senate elections.

After 6th District Congressman and Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich resigned, Isakson ran in the February 1999 special election to succeed him, winning by a 40-point margin. He ran for the U.S. Senate in November 2004 after conservative Democratic incumbent Zell Miller resigned. With the backing of much of Georgia's Republican establishment, he won both the primary and general elections by large margins. He is serving his second term after re-election to the Senate in 2010.

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