/tags/jon-ossoff jon ossoff en-US Copyright Wed, 20 Jan 2021 21:51:15 GMT /news-partners/2021-01-20/with-new-georgia-senators-sworn-in-democrats-officially-control-the-senate A Democratic majority, even a thin one, allows the party to set the chamber's legislative agenda and makes it easier to confirm President Biden's Cabinet picks. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 21:51:15 GMT /news-partners/2021-01-20/with-new-georgia-senators-sworn-in-democrats-officially-control-the-senate Barbara Sprunt /news-partners/2021-01-06/jon-ossoff-wins-georgia-runoff-handing-democrats-senate-control He defeated Republican David Perdue in a closely watched race, according to The Associated Press. Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:56:41 GMT /news-partners/2021-01-06/jon-ossoff-wins-georgia-runoff-handing-democrats-senate-control Alana Wise, Alana Wise /news-partners/2021-01-06/democrats-take-control-of-senate-with-twin-georgia-victories Raphael Warnock defeated Sen. Kelly Loeffler, and Jon Ossoff beat David Perdue, according to the AP. The Senate will be split 50-50, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris having a tiebreaking vote. Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:07:20 GMT /news-partners/2021-01-06/democrats-take-control-of-senate-with-twin-georgia-victories Deirdre Walsh, Kelsey Snell /news-partners/npr-news/2021-01-05/democrats-win-1-of-2-georgia-races-with-senate-control-in-sight Democrat Raphael Warnock defeated GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler, according to the Associated Press. If Democrat Jon Ossoff defeats Republican David Perdue, control of the Senate will flip. Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:56:00 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2021-01-05/democrats-win-1-of-2-georgia-races-with-senate-control-in-sight Deirdre Walsh, Domenico Montanaro /news-partners/2021-01-05/ahead-of-georgia-runoffs-republicans-needed-to-be-united-trump-divided-them President Trump has demanded total loyalty from Republicans, but nowhere more dramatically than in Georgia — where the last thing the GOP needed was an intraparty fight ahead of the Senate runoffs. Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:00:55 GMT /news-partners/2021-01-05/ahead-of-georgia-runoffs-republicans-needed-to-be-united-trump-divided-them Emma Hurt /news-partners/npr-news/2021-01-04/it-all-comes-down-to-this-2-georgia-races-that-will-determine-control-of-the-senate If Democrats pick up both seats in Tuesday's Georgia runoff elections, they will wrest control of the U.S. Senate from Republicans. If Republicans win one, though, they will retain it. Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:00:27 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2021-01-04/it-all-comes-down-to-this-2-georgia-races-that-will-determine-control-of-the-senate Domenico Montanaro /news-partners/2020-11-20/dont-game-our-system-how-the-race-to-georgia-senate-runoff-is-heating-up Ahead of the Jan. 5 election, voters across the state are being bombarded by messages from activists and politicians alike to cast their vote to help determine which party controls the U.S. Senate. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-11-20/dont-game-our-system-how-the-race-to-georgia-senate-runoff-is-heating-up Debbie Elliott, Emma Peaslee /news-partners/2020-11-19/biden-flips-coveted-georgia-the-last-state-to-be-called-by-the-ap Democrats had been seeking to flip the reliably Republican state for years. The call brings the electoral vote tally to 306 for President-elect Joe Biden and 232 for President Trump. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 01:34:18 GMT /news-partners/2020-11-19/biden-flips-coveted-georgia-the-last-state-to-be-called-by-the-ap Elena Moore /news-partners/2020-11-06/georgia-senate-race-between-david-perdue-and-jon-ossoff-heads-to-a-runoff Both of Georgia's Senate races are headed toward a runoff elections in January — with control of the Senate majority potentially at stake. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 17:32:41 GMT /news-partners/2020-11-06/georgia-senate-race-between-david-perdue-and-jon-ossoff-heads-to-a-runoff Elena Moore, Claudia Grisales /news-partners/2020-11-04/georgia-where-the-race-stands Georgia was always expected to be close, and it hasn't disappointed. The race for president remains razor-thin, while neither of the state's two Senate contests has been decided. Wed, 04 Nov 2020 20:17:07 GMT /news-partners/2020-11-04/georgia-where-the-race-stands Elena Moore