Democrat Raphael Warnock Defeats Sen. Kelly Loeffler In Georgia Runoff — Becomes Georgia’s First Black US Senator!
Socialites, join us in congratulating Democrat Raphael Warnock who has been declared the victor in one of Georgia’s two Senate runoff elections, defeating incumbent Sen. Kelly Loeffler.
Around 2 a.m. ET Wednesday, the Associated Press projected Warnock the winner over Loeffler after the Atlanta pastor built his statewide lead to more than 46,500 votes.
Warnock made history with his election win, becoming the first Black Democrat elected as a U.S. senator from a state in the South and only the 11th Black senator in the history of the nation. In addition to that, he is now the first Democrat to win a U.S. Senate race in Georgia in 20 years.
This win brings Democrats on the brink of taking control of the U.S. Senate with Democrat Jon Ossoff leading Republican Sen. David Perdue in Georgia’s two Senate runoff elections.
Hours before it was officially called, Warnock declared victory in a virtual address to supporters. He said: “Georgia, I am honored by the faith that you have shown in me,” Warnock said. And I promise you this tonight: I am going to the Senate to work for all of Georgia, no matter who you cast your vote for in this election.”
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— Senator-Elect Reverend Raphael Warnock (@ReverendWarnock) January 6, 2021
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