United States Senate special election in Georgia, 2020

Elections in Georgia, 2020

* Election date: Nov. 3
* Registration deadline(s): Oct. 5
* Online registration: Yes
* Same-day registration: No
* Recount laws

* Early voting starts: Oct. 12
* Absentee/mail voting deadline(s): Nov. 3 (received)
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U.S. Senate runoff elections in Georgia

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Regular Senate election runoff (Jan. 5)
Candidates:
David Perdue Jon Ossoff
Special Senate election runoff (Jan. 5)
Candidates:
Kelly Loeffler Raphael Warnock

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Regular Senate general election (Nov. 3)
Special Senate general election (Nov. 3)

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Filing deadline: March 6, 2020
Primary: June 9, 2020
Primary runoff: August 11, 2020
General: November 3, 2020
Runoff: January 5, 2021

Click here for coverage of the runoff election.

Incumbent Kelly Loeffler (R) and Raphael Warnock (D) advanced to a runoff from the special election for U.S. Senate in Georgia on November 3, 2020, as no candidate won a majority of the vote. Warnock won the runoff held on January 5, 2021.

Twenty candidates were on the special election ballot for U.S. Senate in Georgia on November 3, 2020. Eight Democrats, six Republicans, four independents, one Green Party candidate, and one Libertarian ran.

The election filled the remaining two years of the six-year term that Johnny Isakson (R) was elected to in 2016.[1] Isakson resigned at the end of 2019, citing his health.[2] Gov. Brian Kemp (R) appointed Loeffler to the seat, and she was sworn in on January 6, 2020.[3] Loeffler ran in the election.

Loeffler, Warnock, Matt Lieberman (D), and Doug Collins (R) led in polls and campaign finance. Intelligencer's Ed Kilgore wrote in July that Loeffler "faces fierce competition for Republican voters from congressman Doug Collins. Democratic leaders are mostly backing Ebenezer Baptist Church pastor Raphael Warnock, but early polls have shown Matt Lieberman (son of Joe) with significant support, probably because of name ID. The odds of anyone winning a majority in November are low."[4] Through mid-October, polls showed Warnock, Loeffler, and Collins leading and Lieberman in fourth.

According to Kyle Wingfield, CEO of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, there had been 29 special elections with candidates of different affiliations in Georgia between the end of the 2012 general election and February 2020. Twenty-four of those special elections were won by the same party that held the seat heading into the election.[5]

Loeffler's appointed term ended when the special election winner assumed office in January 2021. The regularly scheduled election for a full term occurred in November 2022.

Donald Trump (R) won Georgia in the 2016 presidential race, defeating Hillary Clinton (D) 51% to 46%. In the 2016 race for U.S. Senate, Isakson defeated Jim Barksdale (D) 55% to 41%. Sen. David Perdue (R) defeated Michelle Nunn (D) 53% to 45% in 2014. In Georgia's 2018 gubernatorial election, Kemp defeated Stacey Abrams (D) 50% to 49%.

Richard Dien Winfield (D) and Valencia Stovall (I) participated in a Candidate Conversation with Ballotpedia and EnCiv. Click here to watch.

There were 10 special elections called during the 116th Congress. Eight were called for seats in the U.S. House, and two for seats in the U.S. Senate. From the 113th Congress to the 115th Congress, 40 special elections were held. For more data on historical congressional special elections, click here.

• Click here for more on the regularly scheduled U.S. Senate election in Georgia between David Perdue (R) and Jon Ossoff (D).
• Click here for more on the regular election runoff.

## Contents

* 1 Aftermath
* 2 Candidates and election results
* 3 Candidate profiles
* 4 Candidate Conversations
* 5 Campaign finance
* 5.1 Self-funding
* 6 Noteworthy endorsements
* 6.1 Republican candidates
* 6.2 Democratic candidates
* 7 Race ratings
* 8 Campaign advertisements
* 8.1 Kelly Loeffler
* 8.2 Matt Lieberman
* 8.3 Raphael Warnock
* 8.4 Doug Collins
* 9 Polls
* 10 Debates and forums
* 10.1 October 19, 2020
* 11 Campaign themes
* 11.1 Kelly Loeffler
* 11.2 Matt Lieberman
* 11.3 Raphael Warnock
* 11.4 Doug Collins
* 12 Ballot access requirements
* 13 Election history
* 13.1 2016
* 13.2 2014
* 13.3 2010
* 14 Special elections to the 116th Congress
* 14.1 Results
* 14.1.1 House
* 14.1.2 Senate
* 14.2 Historical data
* 14.2.1 Special elections, 2013-2022
* 14.2.2 Special elections, 1986-2012
* 15 Pivot Counties
* 15.1 Presidential results by legislative district
* 16 See also
* 17 External links
* 18 Footnotes

## Aftermath[edit]

* Jan. 5, 2021: Warnock defeated Loeffler in the special runoff election.

* Nov. 3, 2020: The special election took place. The Associated Press called a runoff between Warnock and Loeffler.

Loeffler said, "In January, I have one of the most radical opponents on the Democratic ticket in the whole country: Raphael Warnock."[6]

Warnock said that night, "Over the next two months, you’re going to see the petty and personal attacks that have become too much a part of the culture of Washington. ... They’re going to try to distract us and divide us by making us afraid of one another. And here’s why: People who lack vision traffic in division."[7]

Click here for runoff election coverage.

## Candidates and election results[edit]

Note: On October 1, 2020, A. Wayne Johnson announced that he was suspending his campaign for U.S. Senate. His name remained on the ballot.[8]

See also: United States Senate special election in Georgia, 2020 (Loeffler vs. Warnock runoff)

#### General runoff election

##### Special general runoff election for U.S. Senate Georgia

Raphael Warnock defeated incumbent Kelly Loeffler in the special general runoff election for U.S. Senate Georgia on January 5, 2021.

Candidate

Votes

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| Raphael Warnock (D) |

51.0

| 2,289,113

| Kelly Loeffler (R) |

49.0

| 2,195,841

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 4,484,954

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#### General election

##### Special general election for U.S. Senate Georgia

The following candidates ran in the special general election for U.S. Senate Georgia on November 3, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

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| Raphael Warnock (D) |

32.9

| 1,617,035

| Kelly Loeffler (R) |

25.9

| 1,273,214

| Doug Collins (R) |

20.0

| 980,454

| Deborah Jackson (D) |

6.6

| 324,118

| Matt Lieberman (D) |

2.8

| 136,021

| Tamara Johnson-Shealey (D) |

2.2

| 106,767

| Jamesia James (D) |

1.9

| 94,406

| Derrick Grayson (R) |

1.0

| 51,592

| Joy Felicia Slade (D) |

0.9

| 44,945

| Annette Davis Jackson (R) |

0.9

| 44,335

| Kandiss Taylor (R) |

0.8

| 40,349

| A. Wayne Johnson (R) |

0.7

| 36,176

| Brian Slowinski (L) |

0.7

| 35,431

| Richard Dien Winfield (D) |

0.6

| 28,687

| Ed Tarver (D) |

0.5

| 26,333

| Allen Buckley (Independent) |

0.4

| 17,954

| John Fortuin (G) |

0.3

| 15,293

| Elbert Bartell (Independent) |

0.3

| 14,640

| Valencia Stovall (Independent) |

0.3

| 13,318

| Michael Todd Greene (Independent) |

0.3

| 13,293

| Rod Mack (Independent) (Write-in) |

0.0

| 7

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2

| Total votes: 4,914,368

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Ervan Katari Miller (R)

## Candidate profiles[edit]

This section includes candidate profiles created in one of two ways. Either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey or Ballotpedia staff created a profile after identifying the candidate as noteworthy.[9] Ballotpedia staff compiled profiles based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements.

Kelly Loeffler

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: Yes

Political Office:

U.S. Senate (Appointed, assumed office: 2020)

Biography: Loeffler received a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an M.B.A. from DePaul University. She served as chief communications and marketing officer and as head of investor relations at Intercontinental Exchange. Loeffler became a co-owner of the Atlanta Dream WNBA team in 2011.

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Key Messages

The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. For more on how we identify key messages, click here.

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Loeffler emphasized her background growing up on a farm and as a businesswoman, describing herself as a political outsider.

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Loeffler's campaign website said, "Since coming to the U.S. Senate, Kelly has unapologetically fought to end the impeachment circus, applauded President Trump’s decision to take out the terrorist Qasem Soleimani, championed fair trade deals like USMCA, and co-sponsored landmark bills to protect the unborn and defend 2nd Amendment rights."

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Loeffler called Collins a career politician, criticized his record on immigration, and said he had unimpressive ratings from several conservative organizations, including Heritage Action and Club for Growth.

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Show sources

Sources: Kelly Loeffler's 2020 campaign website, "Home," accessed September 8, 2020; Kelly Loeffler's 2020 campaign website, "Kelly vs Doug," accessed September 8, 2020; LinkedIn, "Kelly Loeffler," accessed December 2, 2019

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Georgia in 2020.

Deborah Jackson

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office:

* Mayor of Lithonia (2012-2020)
* Lithonia City Council (2009-2011)

Submitted Biography: "I am an experienced attorney, committed community advocate and public servant. I served as the Mayor of Lithonia, Georgia for 8 years and two years on the City Council which provided both executive and legislative experience. I worked to implement the community's vision to improve housing conditions and attract new businesses. During my tenure, the minimum wage of city employees was raised to $15 hour; technical assistance was acquired to develop a housing conditions survey, a sidewalk survey, and guidelines for the historic preservation of residential and commercial buildings. The establishment of partnerships led to the redevelopment of dilapidated city property into a $12 million housing project; the designation of the City to the National Register of Historic Places; and a Blueprint of development opportunities by the Georgia Conservancy. I have the experience needed to serve as an advocate for the interests and concerns of ordinary Georgians and working families. I will work tirelessly to ensure that those voices are heard and to bring about meaningful change."

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Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

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I bring experience and competence in governing to meet the current challenges facing the country and finding solutions.

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I am committed to addressing the inequities in housing, education, employment, healthcare and business development.

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I will fight for the protection and restoration of voting rights and the expansion of health care.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Georgia in 2020.

Matt Lieberman

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography: "Matt Lieberman (Democratic Party) is running in a special election to the U.S. Senate to represent Georgia. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2020. Lieberman is the son of former Connecticut Attorney General, U.S. Senator (represented Connecticut), and Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Joe Lieberman. BIOGRAPHY: Lieberman received his bachelor's degree from Yale University and his J.D. from Yale Law School. While at Yale Law, Lieberman developed a program to combat hunger and homelessness in New Haven - the New Haven Cares Voucher program. New Haven Cares enabled shoppers to buy vouchers from participating merchants redeemable for food and other provisions, but not alcohol or tobacco, and give them to people in need. The VA and the state mental health center also purchased blocks of vouchers to give to patients upon discharge. After graduating from law school, Lieberman helped jumpstart "I Have a Dream"-a program that helps low-income students attain college scholarships and college-level academic preparation. Lieberman briefly practiced law, but, after two years of working at the Connecticut firm Wiggin & Dana, Lieberman returned to education and became a high school English teacher at his alma mater, the Hopkins School. Lieberman's work in education did not stop there; in 2005 Lieberman moved to Georgia and became the head of Greenfield Hebrew Academy, a 450 student K-8 Jewish school. He managed a staff of over 100 and a budget of $7 mi"

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Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

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Health Care is a Right

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Create a Resilient and Inclusive Economy for All Americans

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Protect the Right to Vote and Strengthen our Democracy

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Georgia in 2020.

Ed Tarver

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: Georgia State Senate (2005-2009)

Submitted Biography: "I am running for US Senate to recenter Georgia's values and restore trust in the government."

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Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

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Restore Trust

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Establish Transparency

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Build Unity

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Georgia in 2020.

Raphael Warnock

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Biography: Warnock received a bachelor's degree from Morehouse College and an M.Div., M.Phil., and Ph.D. from Union Theological Seminary. He became pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in 2005. Warnock graduated from the Leadership Program sponsored by the Greater Baltimore Committee, the Summer Leadership Institute of Harvard University, and Leadership Atlanta.

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Key Messages

The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. For more on how we identify key messages, click here.

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Warnock emphasized his background growing up in a housing project with 11 sisters and brothers. He said his parents taught them the value of hard work and highlighted his accomplishments: receiving a Ph.D., serving as the senior pastor of the same church as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and becoming the first African American elected to the U.S. Senate from Georgia.

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Warnock's campaign website said he was running "to fight for affordable health care, protect voting rights, and ensure the dignity of working people."

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Warnock said that government worked more for Wall Street and that he would work for struggling families in the Senate.

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Show sources

Sources: Raphael Warnock's 2020 campaign website, "Home," accessed September 9, 2020; Raphael Warnock's 2020 campaign website, "About," accessed September 9, 2020; YouTube, "Reverend Raphael Warnock," accessed September 9, 2020; Ebenezer Baptist Church, "Our Pastor," accessed September 9, 2020

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Georgia in 2020.

Richard Dien Winfield

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography: "I am a philosopher, author, professor, husband, father, union member, and former candidate for the House of Representatives. Since 1982 I have been teaching philosophy in Athens at the University of Georgia. In the Spring of that year, my one and only wife came from India to marry me. She became a lawyer, first practicing employment law on the side of employees, and then practicing immigration law. We have three grown children who all went to the public schools in Athens. I have published 21 books of philosophy and this year a book of political policy, Democracy Unchained. I am a member of the Communications Workers of America Organizing Local 3265, which is seeking to unionize all employees at our state university system. In 2018 I ran unsuccessfully in the Democratic Primary for the US House of Representatives in Georgia's 10th Congressional District. This January I went on unpaid leave and entered the race for US Senate in Georgia's special election. I am running to bring to Washington the fight to fulfill our social rights, without which we cannot uphold our family welfare, social freedom, or political participation. In this pivotal election year, we must overcome the health, social, and political crises we face with the bold transformative solutions that will forge a new birth of freedom before it is too late."

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Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

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We must secure the economic independence on which all our freedoms depend by wiping out unemployment and poverty income with a Federal Job Guarantee offering work at a fair wage serving our community to anyone willing and able to work, as well as equivalent replacement income to the disabled and retirees.

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We must secure the health of our planet and of every individual with a Green New Deal achieving 100% renewable energy by 2030 and with Medicare for All covering physical, mental, dental, and long term care with no premiums, no copays, and no deductibles, funded fairly by highly graduated wealth and income taxes.

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We must provide real equal opportunity for men and women alike by evening the playing field between employees and employer with automatic elections for unionization and worker seats on corporate boards and by balancing work and family with paid family leave, 9 month paid parental leave, one month paid vacations, free public child and elder care, and $900 monthly child allowances.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Georgia in 2020.

Doug Collins

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office:

* U.S. House (2013-2021)
* Georgia House of Representatives (2007-2012)

Biography: Collins received a bachelor's degree from North Georgia College, an M.Div. from New Orleans Theological Seminary, and a J.D. from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta. He was a pastor, an Air Force Reserve Chaplain, a lieutenant colonel, and a lawyer in private practice. Collins founded the law firm Collins and Csider, LLC.

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Key Messages

The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. For more on how we identify key messages, click here.

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Several of Collins' campaign ads ended with the words, "Tested. Proven. Trusted." He emphasized his background in the Air Force and referred to his A rating from the National Rifle Association and ratings from anti-abortion groups.

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Collins said he was a top defender of President Trump during the impeachment trial and that he was Trump's preferred pick for the Senate appointment following Isakson's announced resignation.

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Collins criticized Loeffler over stocks sold in her and her husband's names following a COVID-19 briefing for senators she attended.

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Show sources

Sources: Doug Collins' 2020 campaign website, "Home," accessed September 9, 2020; Doug Collins' 2020 campaign website, "Myth Vs Fact," accessed September 9, 2020; YouTube, "Doug Collins," accessed September 9, 2020; Vote Smart, "Doug Collins' Biography," accessed September 8, 2020

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Georgia in 2020.

Kandiss Taylor

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography: "Dr. Kandiss Taylor is a lifelong resident of Appling County. She is a 3 time graduate of Georgia Southern University with a B.S. in Early Childhood Education, a master's in School Counseling, and a specialist in School Counseling. She received her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University in Virginia Beach. Currently, Dr. Taylor serves as the Student Services Coordinator for the Appling County Board of Education. She began her career in public education 17 years ago as a 3rd grade teacher and went on to spend years as a school counselor. She is the wife of Ryan Taylor and the mother of 3 children. She served as the county leader for Dr. Ben Carson's presidential campaign in 2016."

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Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

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I'm middle class. I am a normal American just like the voters of Georgia. I will be pushing for a Fair Tax and term limits for Congress.

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I care deeply about education and teachers having the autonomy to teach without hindrance.

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Farming is a vital industry to Georgia, and farmers must be protected. They need to be paid for their commodities.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Georgia in 2020.

Elbert Bartell

Party: Independent

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography: "I have worked over thirty years as a public policy leader across party lines with a balanced approach to events, situations, and issues. I am a Vietnam-era Air Force veteran and a certified mediator in the area of public policy management. In the late 90's, I found that the increasing divisive partisan rhetoric ensured little progress got made on issues most important to citizens. For two decades, I've been an independent public policy leader and candidate for nonpartisan, equitable governance. Working with local, national, international, and global stakeholders on public engagement scopes of work, I build stakeholders' capacity to interact with public policy data through roundtable discussions, development sessions, summits, and conferences. I help develop the values of neighborhood, community, faith, and small business leaders in rural, suburban, and urban communities. On December 12, 2019 I publicly accepted the challenge of now-retired Senator Johnny Isakson to bring a bi-partisan approach to public policy in the United States Senate. In service to that challenge, I am running as an independent candidate in the 2020 U.S. Senate Special Election to fill the remainder of Sen. Isakson's term for Georgians. "

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Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

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Having neighborhood, community, faith, and small business leaders be included in the public policy decision-making process of governance to the same degree as lobbyists, special interest groups, and corporations.

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Small businesses must be established, sustained, and expanded as the cornerstone of the Georgia economy.

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Public health has to be developed as a critical fabric of community culture and not just an after-thought by medical institutions.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Georgia in 2020.

Michael Todd Greene

Party: Independent

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography: "A nickname in high school was Congressman.., there was a reason. I love America and Georgia. My primary background is teaching Economics and Business Studies, here in the US, Qatar, and Taiwan. I am a Christian - grew up Baptist, now Pentecostal - Gay single with two dogs and currently live in Mableton, GA. I am a third generation Georgian with ancestors (The Martin Brothers) depicted in the Atlanta Cyclorama. I earned my first three degrees at the University of Georgia and just completed my Doctorate at Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. I am running for office as a Patriot. The U.S. Declaration of Independence states, "Prudence will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind is more disposed to suffer, while evil is sufferable, than to RIGHT THEMSELVES by abolishing the FORMS IN WHICH THEY ARE ACCUSTOMED (1776). Many in Washington, D.C., hate America and her values. Many in D.C. want her to "pay" for her sins and are willing to sacrifice others' wealth to see that come to fruition. We have Bolsheviks in Washington, and I intend to face them, eye-to-eye."

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Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

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Progressive National Sales Tax ~ or ~ Progressive Flat Tax

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PELL Full Scholarships to technical schools/community & state colleges/univsersities

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Food Supply Issues

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Georgia in 2020.

Valencia Stovall

Party: Independent

Incumbent: No

Political Office:

Georgia House of Representatives (Assumed office: 2013)

Submitted Biography: "I'm a single parent of 2, Georgia born and raised running as an Independent. Why am I the best qualified, because I have 8-30-30. I am a current Georgia State Representative for District 74 in Clayton County. I have been for 8 years. My experience as a proven nonpartisan legislator has allowed me to sponsor and co-sponsor over a dozen bills in the Georgia General Assembly to improve the lives of our residents. I have 30 yrs experience as a small business owner which started as a family customized printing business. My family was the first African American company to have a joint venture partnership at the Georgia Dome at its inception from 1991-2008 called FMI-Stovall selling all merchandise products. We made positive impacts in the lives of thousands of families who worked at the Dome. I have 30 yrs experience of bringing resources to communities. I developed a $45 million grant to prevent local tax increase. I passed a bill to protect special needs students, and a bill to designate March 21st as Single Parent Day in Georgia. I also launched a statewide committee to help small businesses grow. I hosted for 3 years the Educate Georgia summit bringing together over 1,000 people. When elected, I will make history as the 1st African American woman from Georgia to serve in the U.S. Senate, 1st from the southern states, and 3rd ever to serve in our nation. It's time to have a seat at the decision making table. I am a Champion for All Georgians."

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Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

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I am a Proven nonpartisan Leader with a 8 year track record of results on policy issues and a 30 year track record of serving the communities.

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I have 30 years experience as a small business owner and understand the importance in the survivorship of businesses in our communities.

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I am a Champion for All Georgians. The issues are not Republican nor Democrat but people issues needing a solution from D.C.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Georgia in 2020.

## Candidate Conversations[edit]

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## Campaign finance[edit]

The chart below contains data from financial reports submitted to the Federal Election Commission.

Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date

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Kelly Loeffler | Republican Party | $92,213,281 | $70,957,316 | $21,255,965 |  As of December 16, 2020
Deborah Jackson | Democratic Party | $22,033 | $21,764 | $469 |  As of December 31, 2020
Jamesia James | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available***
Tamara Johnson-Shealey | Democratic Party | $60,709 | $64,645 | $-3,936 |  As of December 31, 2020
Matt Lieberman | Democratic Party | $1,536,649 | $1,534,448 | $2,201 |  As of December 31, 2020
Joy Felicia Slade | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available***
Ed Tarver | Democratic Party | $285,832 | $283,432 | $2,400 |  As of December 31, 2020
Raphael Warnock | Democratic Party | $125,359,128 | $102,596,143 | $22,762,985 |  As of December 16, 2020
Richard Dien Winfield | Democratic Party | $61,020 | $55,517 | $14,063 |  As of November 3, 2020
Doug Collins | Republican Party | $7,331,207 | $7,310,436 | $20,772 |  As of December 31, 2020
Derrick Grayson | Republican Party | $18,061 | $13,202 | $6,777 |  As of October 14, 2020
Annette Davis Jackson | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available***
A. Wayne Johnson | Republican Party | $152,275 | $148,088 | $4,187 |  As of December 31, 2020
Kandiss Taylor | Republican Party | $30,769 | $25,549 | $0 |  As of December 31, 2020
John Fortuin | Green Party | $8,681 | $8,616 | $65 |  As of December 31, 2020
Brian Slowinski | Libertarian Party | $5,220 | $5,220 | $0 |  As of March 31, 2020
Elbert Bartell | Independent | $7,754 | $7,822 | $-233 |  As of December 31, 2020
Allen Buckley | Independent | $23,598 | $23,598 | $0 |  As of December 31, 2020
Michael Todd Greene | Independent | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available***
Rod Mack | Independent | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available***
Valencia Stovall | Independent | $23,107 | $23,107 | $0 |  As of December 31, 2020

Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2020. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee."
** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.
*** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

#### Self-funding[edit]

* Through September 30, 2020, Loeffler had loaned her campaign $20 million.[10]

## Noteworthy endorsements[edit]

This section includes noteworthy endorsements issued in the election, added as we learn about them. Click here to read how we define noteworthy endorsements. Endorsements in this race are grouped by candidates' parties. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please email us.

Links to endorsement lists from campaign websites are provided, where available, above each table.

#### Republican candidates[edit]

* Kelly Loeffler's endorsement list
* Doug Collins' endorsement list

U.S. Senate special election in Georgia, 2020: Republican candidates

Endorsement  | Loeffler (R)  | Collins (R)
Elected officials
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) | ✔ |
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) | ✔ |
Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) | ✔ |
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) | ✔ |
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) | ✔ |
Rep./House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) |  | ✔
Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) |  | ✔
Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) |  | ✔
Rep. Ted Yoho (R-Fla.) |  | ✔
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) | ✔ |
Individuals
Former Gov. Nathan Deal (R) |  | ✔
Former special election candidate A. Wayne Johnson  (R)[11] |  | ✔
Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn |  | ✔
Former Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell | ✔ |
Organizations
Susan B. Anthony List | ✔ |
Senate Leadership Fund | ✔ |
National Right to Life | ✔ |
National Republican Senatorial Committee | ✔ |
Maggie’s List | ✔ |
American Conservative Union[12] |  | ✔
Republican National Hispanic Assembly |  | ✔
Latinos Conservative Organization |  | ✔
Great America PAC |  | ✔

#### Democratic candidates[edit]

* Raphael Warnock's endorsement list

U.S. Senate special election in Georgia, 2020: Democratic candidates

Endorsement  | Lieberman (D)  | Warnock (D)
Elected officials
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) |  | ✔
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) |  | ✔
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) |  | ✔
Sen. Chris Murphy, (D-Conn.) |  | ✔
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) |  | ✔
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) |  | ✔
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) |  | ✔
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) |  | ✔
Sen. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) |  | ✔
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) |  | ✔
Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) |  | ✔
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) |  | ✔
Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) |  | ✔
Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) |  | ✔
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) |  | ✔
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) |  | ✔
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) |  | ✔
Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) |  | ✔
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) |  | ✔
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) |  | ✔
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) |  | ✔
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |  | ✔
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) |  | ✔
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) |  | ✔
Sen. Bob Casey Jr. (D-Penn.) |  | ✔
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) |  | ✔
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) |  | ✔
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) |  | ✔
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) |  | ✔
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) |  | ✔
Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) |  | ✔
Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) |  | ✔
Sen. Doug Jones (D-Ala.) |  | ✔
Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.) |  | ✔
Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) |  | ✔
Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Ga.) |  | ✔
Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) |  | ✔
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) |  | ✔
Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) |  | ✔
Individuals
Former President Barack Obama (D) |  | ✔
2020 Democratic presidential nominee/former Vice President Joe Biden[13] |  | ✔
Former President Jimmy Carter (D) |  | ✔
2018 Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams |  | ✔
Organizations
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee |  | ✔
League of Conservation Voters Action Fund |  | ✔
Planned Parenthood Action Fund |  | ✔
NARAL |  | ✔
Democracy for America |  | ✔
End Citizens United |  | ✔
Brady PAC |  | ✔
Congressional Black Caucus PAC |  | ✔
The Collective |  | ✔
Progressive Turnout Project |  | ✔
Georgia AFL-CIO |  | ✔
Human Rights Campaign |  | ✔

## Race ratings[edit]

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

* Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
* Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
* Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[14]
* Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[15][16][17]

Race ratings: U.S. Senate special election in Georgia, 2020

Race tracker| Race ratings
| November 3, 2020| October 27, 2020| October 20, 2020| October 13, 2020
The Cook Political Report| Toss-up| Toss-up| Toss-up| Toss-up
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales| Tilt Republican| Lean Republican| Lean Republican| Lean Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball| Toss-up| Lean Republican| Lean Republican| Lean Republican
Note: Ballotpedia updates external race ratings every week throughout the election season.

## Campaign advertisements[edit]

This section shows advertisements released in this race. Ads released by campaigns and, if applicable, satellite groups are embedded or linked below. If you are aware of advertisements that should be included, please email us.

###  Kelly Loeffler[edit]

Supporting Loeffler

"Marsha Blackburn" - Loeffler campaign ad, released November 1, 2020

"Outsider" - Loeffler campaign ad, released October 29, 2020

"Momentum" - Loeffler campaign ad, released October 26, 2020

"Businesswoman" - Loeffler campaign ad, released October 22, 2020

"Game Changer" - Loeffler campaign ad, released October 16, 2020

"Attila Part III" - Loeffler campaign ad, released September 28, 2020

"Attila Part II" - Loeffler campaign ad, released September 23, 2020

"Attila" - Loeffler campaign ad, released September 21, 2020

"Kemp" - Loeffler campaign ad, released September 9, 2020

"Most Conservative" - Loeffler campaign ad, released August 21, 2020

"Keep America Great" - Loeffler campaign ad, released July 15, 2020

"Tough" - Loeffler campaign ad, released June 26, 2020

"Jermaine" - Loeffler campaign ad, released June 18, 2020

"Jennifer" - Loeffler campaign ad, released June 18, 2020

"Keith" - Loeffler campaign ad, released June 18, 2020

"CLEARED" - Loeffler campaign ad, released June 10, 2020

"Sharon" - Loeffler campaign ad, released May 26, 2020

"Grandmother" - Loeffler campaign ad, released May 22, 2020

"Zelda" - Loeffler campaign ad, released May 22, 2020

"Nurse" - Loeffler campaign ad, released May 22, 2020

"Brian" - Loeffler campaign ad, released May 22, 2020

"Untrue" - Loeffler campaign ad, released May 6, 2020

"Georgia First" - Loeffler campaign ad, released May 6, 2020

"Strong" - Loeffler campaign ad, released May 6, 2020

"American Dream" - Loeffler campaign ad, released February 25, 2020

"Socialism Risks Everything" - Loeffler campaign ad, released February 25, 2020

"DANGEROUS" - Loeffler campaign ad, released February 25, 2020

"REALLY MATTER" - Loeffler campaign ad, released January 28, 2020

"STOP" - Loeffler campaign ad, released January 17, 2020

* Loeffler campaign ad, accessed September 17, 2020

Opposing Collins

"Big Tech" - Loeffler campaign ad, released October 26, 2020

"Perfect Picture" - Loeffler campaign ad, released October 22, 2020

"Best Friends" - Loeffler campaign ad, released August 25, 2020

"History" - Loeffler campaign ad, released August 6, 2020

"Advertised" - Loeffler campaign ad, released July 17, 2020

"Typical Career Politician" - Loeffler campaign ad, released May 26, 2020

Opposing Warnock

"Saving America" - Loeffler campaign ad, released September 25, 2020

###  Matt Lieberman[edit]

"Oath" - Lieberman campaign ad, released September 8, 2020

"Common Ground" - Lieberman campaign ad, released August 31, 2020

"Dad" - Lieberman campaign ad, released October 16, 2019

"Matt Lieberman grills daughter's boyfriend on top issues" - Lieberman campaign ad, released October 16, 2019

"Matt Lieberman is running for U.S. Senate" - Lieberman campaign ad, released October 2, 2019

###  Raphael Warnock[edit]

"All About The People" - Warnock campaign ad, released October 21, 2020

"No Sense" - Warnock campaign ad, released October 21, 2020

"President Obama's Message for Georgia" - Warnock campaign ad, released October 21, 2020

"On the Ballot" - Warnock campaign ad, released October 9, 2020

"Like Me" - Warnock campaign ad, released October 5, 2020

"Disconnect" - Warnock campaign ad, released September 29, 2020

"Moral Health" - Warnock campaign ad, released September 22, 2020

"Store" - Warnock campaign ad, released September 11, 2020

"Counseled" - Warnock campaign ad, released August 26, 2020

"Grew Up" - Warnock campaign ad, released August 19, 2020

"Get Ready" - Warnock campaign ad, released January 30, 2020

###  Doug Collins[edit]

Supporting Collins

"A Message From Jordan Collins, Doug's Daughter" - Collins campaign ad, released October 1, 2020

"Defender" - Collins campaign ad, released September 9, 2020

"Incredible" - Collins campaign ad, released August 19, 2020

"True Conservative" - Collins campaign ad, released April 2, 2020

"Doug Collins, the right choice for Georgia" - Collins campaign ad, released April 2, 2020

"3 Reasons" - Collins campaign ad, released February 19, 2020

Opposing Loeffler

"American" - Collins campaign ad, released October 22, 2020

"Shotgun" - Collins campaign ad, released October 14, 2020

"Away" - Collins campaign ad, released October 14, 2020

"You Can't Trust Kelly Loeffler" - Collins campaign ad, released July 28, 2020

## Polls[edit]

See also: Ballotpedia's approach to covering polls
2020 U.S. Senate special election in Georgia polls

Poll  | Date  |  Loeffler  |  Lieberman  |  Tarver  |  Warnock  |  Collins  |  Slowinski  | Other  | Undecided  | Margin of error  | Sample size  | Sponsor
Data for Progress | Oct. 27-Nov. 1 | 26% | 8% | 3% | 41% | 21% | \-- | 1% | \-- | ± 3.0 | 1,036 | \--
Public Policy Polling | Oct. 27-28 | 27% | 2% | 0% | 46% | 19% | \-- | 2% | 4% | ± 3.8 | 661 | \--
Monmouth | Oct. 23-27 | 21% | 4% | 3% | 41% | 18% | 2% | 4% | 6% | ± 4.4 | 504 | \--
Civiqs | Oct. 23-26 | 22% | 2% | 1% | 48% | 23% | \-- | 2% | 2% | ± 3.3 | 1,041 | Daily Kos
University of Georgia | Oct. 14-23 | 20% | 4% | 1% | 34% | 21% | 3% | 2% | 14% | ± 4.0 | 1,145 | Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Click [show] to see older poll results

Poll  | Date  |  Loeffler  |  Lieberman  |  Tarver  |  Warnock  |  Collins  |  Slowinski  | Other  | Undecided  | Margin of error  | Sample size  | Sponsor
New York Times/Siena College | Oct. 13-19 | 23% | 7% | 2% | 32% | 17% | \-- | \-- | 18% | ± 4.1 | 759 | \--
Opinion Insight LLC | Oct. 12-15 | 19% | 3% | 1% | 31% | 18% | \-- | 9% | 14% | ± 3.5 | 800 | American Action Forum
Quinnipiac | Oct. 8-12 | 20% | 5% | 2% | 41% | 22% | \-- | \-- | 9% | ± 3 | 1,040 | \--
Data for Progress | Oct. 8-11 | 22% | 10% | \-- | 30% | 22% | \-- | \-- | 17% | ± 3.5 | 782 | Crooked Media/Indivisible
Public Policy Polling | Oct. 8-9 | 24% | 3% | 0% | 41% | 22% | \-- | 2% | 8% | ± 4.3 | 528 | \--
Civiqs | Sept. 26-29 | 21% | 5% | 2% | 38% | 25% | \-- | 1% | 7% | ± 3.5 | 969 | Daily Kos
Quinnipiac | Sept. 23-27 | 23% | 9% | 4% | 31% | 22% | \-- | \-- | 12% | ± 2.9 | 1,125 | \--
Redfield & Wilton Strategies | September 23-26, 2020 | 25% | 16% | \-- | 26% | 16% | \-- | 3%[18] | 14% | +/- 3.5 | 789 | \--
Monmouth | Sept. 17-21 | 23% | 11% | 4% | 21% | 22% | 3% | 3% | 13% | ± 4.9 | 402 | \--
New York Times/Siena College | Sept. 17-21 | 23% | 7% | 4% | 19% | 19% | \-- | \-- | 27% | ± 4.9 | 523 | \--
Data for Progress | Sept. 14-19 | 21% | 13% | \-- | 25% | 21% | \-- | \-- | 20% | ± 3.5 | 800 | Crooked Media/Indivisible
Redfield & Wilton Strategies | Sept. 12-16 | 26% | 15% | \-- | 21% | 19% | \-- | 5%[19] | 15% | ± 3.5 | 800 | \--
SurveyUSA | Aug. 6-8 | 26% | 13% | 3% | 17% | 17% | \-- | 2% | 21% | ± 5.3[20] | 623 | WXIA-TV
Monmouth | July 23-27 | 26% | 14% | 5% | 9% | 20% | 3% | 5% | 18% | ± 4.9 | 402 | \--

## Debates and forums[edit]

#### October 19, 2020[edit]

The Atlanta Press Club and Georgia Public Broadcasting co-hosted a debate. View a video here.

## Campaign themes[edit]

See also: Campaign themes

###  Kelly Loeffler[edit]

Loeffler's campaign website stated the following:

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Jobs and The Economy

Thanks to bold conservative leadership on the state and federal level, our unemployment rate in Georgia - and throughout the country - is at historic lows. Our economy is growing and American families are finally seeing growth in their 401ks. As a businesswoman and political outsider, Kelly is working in Washington to advance pro-growth policies that keep our state and country moving in the right direction. She is proud to champion President Trump's economic agenda to Keep America Great!

Fair Trade

Kelly grew up on a family farm and experienced firsthand the impact of burdensome government regulations and ill-advised trade deals. In the U.S. Senate, she championed President Trump’s USMCA agreement, which will create jobs and economic opportunities in Georgia and throughout the nation.

2nd Amendment

Growing up on a farm, Kelly learned how to shoot and hunt at a young age. She is a strong supporter of our 2nd Amendment Rights and firmly opposes every effort to undermine our Constitutional Rights.

Life

A devout Christian, Kelly Loeffler is unapologetically pro-life. During her short time in the U.S. Senate, she has co-sponsored four bills to protect the unborn. She is proud to be endorsed by Susan B Anthony List - a leading pro-life organization in America.

Military and Veterans

As the daughter and granddaughter of veterans, Kelly Loeffler knows that freedom isn't free and those who answered the call of duty must be honored not just with words - but by our actions. On the Veterans Affairs Committee, Kelly is working to ensure that our veterans receive the resources and care they deserve. From high-quality healthcare to job training and placement, we must fully support America's true heroes.

Ag & Rural Georgia

Growing up on a farm, Kelly knows firsthand the opportunities and challenges that exist in rural communities throughout our state and country. As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, she is working to advance policies that keep every part of our state - including Rural Georgia - growing. From High-Speed Internet Access to fair trade deals that keep family farms strong and prosperous, Kelly Loeffler is a champion for farmers, agri-business leaders, and rural families in the Peach State.

Sex Trafficking

Every day, hundreds of innocent children are bought and sold for sex in Georgia. Kelly is proud to support the efforts of First Lady Marty Kemp, Ivanka Trump, and others to completely eradicate human trafficking in our state and country. By raising awareness and advancing legislation, we can protect the innocent and help survivors recover and thrive.

Opioid Epidemic

Opioids are killing innocent Georgians - and Americans - at a record pace. We must continue to support policies on the state and federal level that provide resources and care to those who are struggling with this dangerous - and often deadly - addiction.

Foreign Policy

With decades of experience in international business, Kelly understands the importance of strong foreign policy that puts America first. She supports the President's decisions to kill Iran's terrorist leader and recently applauded efforts to broker a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians. Kelly believes that America's military should be strong and our leadership bold.

National Security and Illegal Immigration

Thanks to career politicians in Washington, our borders are broken and public safety has been completely compromised. Kelly Loeffler is 100% committed to completing President Trump's border wall, deporting MS-13 gang members, and completely reforming America's legal immigration system.

Healthcare

Like you, Kelly Loeffler knows that we need accessible, affordable healthcare in Georgia. On the HELP Committee, Kelly will partner with the President to lower prescription drug prices, end surprise medical billing, and help put people ahead of the special interests. Just like Governor Kemp, Kelly wants to ensure a better, brighter, and healthier future for our state.

Taxes and The Deficit

For nearly three decades, Kelly Loeffler was in the private sector - growing jobs and economic opportunity in our state and beyond. She knows that low taxes empower innovators and business owners to grow, expand, and invest. Kelly supports policies that make our state and country the best place for business. In the Senate, Kelly supports efforts to reduce the Democrats' reckless spending agenda and reign in the national debt. Now, more than ever, we need to be good stewards of tax dollars and ensure that the American people are getting a good return on their investment.[21]

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—Kelly Loeffler's campaign website (2020)[22]

###  Matt Lieberman[edit]

Lieberman's campaign website stated the following:

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Environment: The climate change crisis is real, and we need to take bold, immediate action to combat the effects. It is critical that we acknowledge the science and support steps like reducing the use of fossil fuels with the goal of achieving net zero emissions, re-entering the Paris Climate Accords, and investment in clean energy technology to protect our planet for future generations. We must and we can reach net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner.

Gun Safety: We are the only developed country to experience mass shootings at the frequency we do, and we must put an end to the gun violence epidemic in this country. I proudly support universal background checks and a ban on the civilian purchase of weapons of war. As a former teacher, it is the highest priority to me that we keep our kids safe. The time for talk has long since passed. We need action and legislation now.

Healthcare: Everyone in the United States, the richest country on earth, deserves access to affordable, quality healthcare. That’s why I support a public option. We have made great strides forward with the Affordable Care Act but have been challenged at every turn by conservative courts and a Congress more focused on obstruction than good governance. We can build on what we have to improve healthcare and lower costs for tens of millions of Americans.

Voting Rights: I am proud to be a member of the party that does all it can to promote voting, rather than a party here in Georgia that counts on suppression to win elections. I support the plan proposed by Stacey Abrams to ensure secure and fair elections. It is also why I support a Voting Rights Act for the 21st Century — because every American deserves to have a vote that counts and is heard.

Women’s Reproductive Rights: I am pro-choice and believe that Roe v. Wade must remain the law of the land. We need to restore funding under Title X. We need federal judges who will strike down the six week abortion ban passed by the Georgia Legislature which is patently unconstitutional. A woman’s body is not the property of the state.[21]

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—Matt Lieberman's campaign website (2020)[23]

###  Raphael Warnock[edit]

Warnock's campaign website stated the following:

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Health Care

Reverend Warnock’s belief in affordable health care comes from his understanding of the dignity of human beings and his confidence that courageous, principled leaders can stand up to special interests and make our health care system work better for all. That’s why he’s rejecting corporate PAC money, because he knows that for too long the insurance and pharmaceutical companies have had their say in Washington.

In fact, Reverend Warnock is such a fierce health care advocate, he’s proud of his legacy protesting in Governor Nathan Deal’s office for Medicaid expansion, and in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol fighting back against an immoral budget that would have cut funding for children’s health care.

Click here to learn more about Rev. Warnock’s fight for Medicaid Expansion and pushing back against proposed cuts to children’s health care programs.

Even before the coronavirus, our state’s health care system was in a crisis compounded by the failure of Georgia’s leaders to expand Medicaid. Today, 518,000 Georgians would be eligible for health care if our leaders took action. But instead, Georgians continue to pay taxes to give people in other states access to health care while we go without and rural hospitals across the state continue to close due to lack of support.

The pandemic has laid bare the glaring inequality of our health care system like never before. As coronavirus cases skyrocket, the inadequacy of our health care system has become painfully clear, while the gaps between rich and poor, black and white, rural and urban, grow wider every day.

As a U.S. Senator, Rev. Warnock will continue to fight with that same conviction and courage to:

* Listen to the experts to take steps to get the coronavirus under control, including supporting robust testing, contact tracing, and basic preventive safety like the use of face masks;
* Protect, improve and build upon the Affordable Care Act;
* Defend protections for pre-existing conditions;
* Provide comprehensive access to reproductive and mental health services;
* Support legislation to lower the costs of prescription drugs, including legislation to authorize the federal government to negotiate with drug companies to bring down prices;
* Encourage Medicaid expansion and support rural and urban hospitals;
* Support innovative solutions to expanding affordable health care access, like allowing access to a public option through early Medicare buy-in;
* Fight back against efforts by Washington politicians to slash Medicare funding;

Right now, our state’s elected leaders are trying to overturn the Affordable Care Act and take away health care protections for millions of Georgians — while we’re in the middle of a pandemic. Reverend Warnock is committed to fighting back against efforts to dismantle the law’s protections for the more than 1.8 million Georgians with pre-existing conditions and provisions allowing anyone under the age of 26 to remain on their parent’s insurance.

Reverend Warnock also understands that affordable health care is a moral imperative. As an advocate and pastor, Warnock has spent years fighting for the fundamental right to health care. That’s why Reverend Warnock is committed to expanding affordable access to health care in any way possible, including through a public option and early Medicare buy-in. But Reverend Warnock also understands how personal decisions of health care can be, which is why he will never support efforts that take private insurance from those that want to keep it.

He has been a tireless advocate for Medicaid expansion, which is key to keeping rural hospitals open, making health care accessible and affordable to those who need it the most, and improving treatment for victims of addiction.

With Georgians exposed to the skyrocketing costs of critical prescription drugs like insulin, Reverend Warnock believes solutions, like allowing the federal government to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies on the prices seniors are charged for life-saving medication, will ease this moral crisis. He understands that too often Georgians are forced to choose between paying for prescription drugs or putting food on the table, and he believes the system that makes such a choice necessary is unconscionable and immoral.

Voting Rights

After the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial election, our state became ground zero for voter suppression. With partisan gerrymandering, long lines in minority communities, polling place closures, and voter purges, the state of Georgia has followed every strategy in the voter suppression playbook. Whether through vote-by-mail or in-person voting, all Georgia voters must have the opportunity to use their voice at the ballot box. And with the United States Postal Service now under siege, the right to vote is at risk for millions of Georgians.

But in the spirit of his mentor and parishioner, the late Congressman John Lewis, Reverend Warnock understands that our vote is our voice, and that the ability to use our voice is a matter of human dignity. He believes that the best way to honor John Lewis’ legacy is not to simply offer pious platitudes, but to get busy restoring the Voting Rights Act that was gutted by the Supreme Court. And in the middle of a global pandemic, it also means giving states the resources they need to protect access to the vote for all. Our elections must be fair, open, and safe for every eligible citizen, and Americans should never have to choose between their life and their vote.

Voting rights have been central to Reverend Warnock’s advocacy work for decades. In the aftermath of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina and only six months into his role as Ebenezer Baptist Church’s Senior Pastor, Reverend Warnock helped organize Freedom Caravans that drove from Atlanta to New Orleans to help Louisiana voters access the polls and exercise their right to participate in municipal elections. In his ministry, Reverend Warnock and Ebenezer Baptist Church have participated for years in ‘Souls to the Polls’ to encourage voter mobilization in the Black community. And he has helped register hundreds of thousands of voters as the former Chair of the New Georgia Project.

That’s why he is proud to have earned the endorsement of Fair Fight Action and the Voter Protection Project.

In the Senate, Reverend Warnock pledges to fight to ensure that every eligible voter can participate in our democracy under the American promise of “one person, one vote”, by:

* Protecting the sanctity of voting by restoring and strengthening the Voting Rights Act/John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act;
* Pushing for expanded Vote-By-Mail options, especially to protect Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic;
* Expanding in-person Early Vote and no-fault Absentee Ballot options;
* Increasing training and resources for state election officials and volunteers;
* Advocating for resources to protect the security of elections;
* Supporting efforts to make Election Day a federal holiday; and
* Standing up to protect and fund the United States Postal Service.

Reproductive Rights

Reverend Warnock has been an advocate for women’s health and reproductive justice his entire life and is proud to have been endorsed by NARAL and Planned Parenthood Action Fund.

Since his time as a teen peer counselor in high school and his work with the Georgia Department of Health during college, Warnock has fought to increase safe and affordable access to contraceptives and achieve reproductive justice for women and families. While working with the State, he also helped author a statewide curriculum for uniform training for Georgia’s teen peer counselors. As Senior Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, he has carried that work forward by centering choice and justice in his ministry.

With Washington politicians still working to overturn Roe v. Wade and repeal the Affordable Care Act, which would allow insurance companies to treat pregnancy as a pre-existing condition, Reverend Warnock recognizes that women’s health care is under attack like never before. As a Senator, he will stand up for reproductive justice and a woman’s right to choose.

Warnock believes in a woman’s right to choose and that it is a decision between her and her doctor – not the government. He knows the importance of family planning and contraceptive access to achieving fair and equal economic outcomes. That’s why in the U.S. Senate, he will

* Fight to protect access to quality, affordable reproductive health care;
* Support the Affordable Care Act’s preventive care protections for access to birth control, cancer screenings, and other life saving care;
* Push to root out the biases in our health care system that result in deadly inequalities, such as higher maternal mortality rates among Black women;
* Support judicial nominees that support a woman’s right to choose and uphold Roe v. Wade; and
* Oppose all partisan attacks defunding health care providers like Planned Parenthood.

Criminal Justice Reform

Reverend Warnock believes that in the Land of the Free, it is a scandal and a scar on the soul of America to imprison more people at a higher rate than any other country in the world. With our country containing only 5 percent of the world’s population while warehousing nearly 25 percent of the world’s prisoners, real and immediate change is needed.

The prison population of America is fed by a system that criminalizes poverty, imperils the bodies of its most vulnerable citizens, and incarcerates people of color at disproportionate levels. Reverend Warnock sees this issue as a spiritual problem, with the soul of America itself endangered by mass incarceration. Only by living up to the twin American promises of liberty for all and equal protection under the law can our nation begin to heal.

Reverend Warnock also believes that it is morally wrong and economically backward to close the doors of social re-entry on the formerly incarcerated. That’s why he has worked with Fulton County officials to expunge arrest records for those arrested but not convicted of a crime. He understands that arrests, even for minor infractions, can devastate generations of Georgians when parents and children are stripped of their potential for upward social mobility. Reverend Warnock believes that people who have paid their debt to society in prison can continue to make contributions to their communities after they have served their time.

In his ministry, Reverend Warnock has spoken about the dangers of mandatory minimums, the lack of effective rehabilitative programs, and the thousands of Georgians who are in jail, not because they have been convicted of a crime or are a danger to society, but because they can’t afford bail. And as someone whose own family has faced the pain of seeing a loved one incarcerated, Reverend Warnock understands that behind each statistic is a family broken by a failed justice system. As a Senator, he will fight to move the nation toward justice and away from the harmful, ineffective, and costly policies that have devastated so many Georgia families.

Reverend Warnock also believes we need to responsibly fund the police while reimagining the relationship between police departments and the communities that they serve. In order to ensure accountability and build trust, he understands that we need to invest resources into the training of police officers and into building genuine bonds of community rather than sowing the seeds of distrust. For this relationship, it’s equally critical for communities to trust that the justice system is designed to support them, which is why Reverend Warnock also supports appointing independent prosecutors to handle police-involved shootings.

Through his work at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Reverend Warnock has advocated for criminal justice reform measures that make sense for Georgia. And in the wake of nation-wide protests in response to police brutality, Reverend Warnock has joined the chorus of leaders pushing for accountability and equal protection under the law. It was with that same spirit in 2019 that Reverend Warnock hosted a multifaith, multicultural initiative to end mass incarceration, galvanizing faith leaders on issues like bail reform and hosting a mass record expungement event.

In the Senate, Warnock will work to:

* Responsibly fund police departments while increasing accountability and ensuring our communities can support critical services outside of the criminal justice system;
* Reduce senseless gun violence;
* Reform the bail system and end mass incarceration;
* End the use of privatized prisons; and
* Ensure returning citizens can reenter society with access to adequate resources and support.

Jobs and the Economy

Reverend Warnock knows the global pandemic has fundamentally impacted the daily lives and economic security of Georgians and that in many cases the pain is being felt most by families who were already struggling to get by.

With tens of millions of Americans having lost work or totally unemployed, it’s clear our leaders have failed not only in their response to the health impacts of the virus, but also in answering its financial toll.

In Georgia, we’ve experienced failed leadership from our state department of labor’s delayed payments to citizens for weeks, while nationally leaders have fallen down on the job getting support to small businesses, entrepreneurs, and keeping needed programs for everyday families in place.

Reverend Warnock is committed to putting politics aside and listening to the experts making sure we’re containing the virus and standing up for struggling families that have been treated as political pawns throughout this crisis.

While Reverend Warnock has felt Georgian’s pains from the pandemic, his perspective on economic fairness and the dignity of work is rooted in his upbringing.

Growing up in Savannah’s Kayton Homes public housing, Reverend Warnock had eleven brothers and sisters and learned the value of hard work from his mother, who spent summers picking tobacco and cotton, and his father, who sold junk cars before standing up on Sunday mornings and preaching to poor, ordinary working-class people who themselves felt discarded.

That upbringing shaped his understanding of work, the need for good paying jobs, and the importance of fair wages for all Americans. But Reverend Warnock recognizes that things have gotten harder for families like his, and for many in Georgia, historic unemployment and a global pandemic mean the American dream has never felt more out of reach.

From Columbus to Cuthbert, Atlanta to Lavonia, workers are being laid off from jobs they’ve held for years and new employees are entering a workforce that no longer has a place for them. And even when the economy is expanding, its benefits are not being shared equally. For the employed, gender pay gaps and unfair labor practices show that our economy is designed for the wealthiest one percent, not the working class. And in rural communities, an exodus of jobs and employers has left our state vulnerable to economic shocks and exploitation.

Reverend Warnock believes that we need to rebuild an economy that works for everyone. He understands that we need to protect the dignity of work and fight for fair wages and equitable employment practices in the workplace. He knows that instead of continuing to disinvest in public education and assistance, we need to focus on investing in our children’s education and offer multiple paths for folks to attain the American dream, including:

* Listening to the experts to take steps to get the coronavirus under control, including supporting robust testing, contact tracing, and basic preventive safety like the use of face masks;
* Better supporting those who have been hit hardest by the pandemic, and working to fund unemployment and other systems that have been neglected by Washington.
* Working to support transparency around economic development programs and ensuring the small businesses that are drivers of our economy are not ignored from programs like the Paycheck Protection Program in favor of wealthy corporations that are politically well-connected.
* Protecting the dignity of work, including honest wages, protected retirement, and fair overtime compensation;
* Encouraging technical and vocational training, and apprenticeships to meet the needs of an evolving economy;
* Revoking tax breaks for companies that outsource jobs and supporting made-in-America incentives;
* Helping small business owners, especially entrepreneurs of color and women, attain capital and support;
* Supporting pay equity across the board for all Georgians;
* Fighting against burdensome regulations on small businesses;
* Protecting Georgia’s film industry from political extremism; and
* Advocating for a livable wage to ensure the dignity of working people.

Fighting for workers also means he will oppose Washington tax breaks that benefit the richest of the rich while leaving behind the poor and working families that need help the most.

LGBTQ+

Reverend Warnock is a proud ally of the LGBTQ+ community. As a civil rights advocate, he firmly believes that there’s no such thing “as equal rights for some.”

Reverend Warnock believes that our nation’s commitment to equality is sacred and inviolable. That belief has led him to routinely advocate from the pulpit on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community, to mourn in moments of tragedy, such as after the Pulse Nightclub shooting, and to celebrate in times of triumph, as after the Supreme Court’s recognition of marriage equality.

As the Pastor of “America’s Freedom Church,” he also believes that the church should be the first institution to defend vulnerable communities.

As a Senator, he will fight for and support the Equality Act to protect members of the LGBTQ+ community from housing, financial, and employment discrimination; advocate for gender inclusive policies and resources to help at-risk LGBTQ+ youth who face higher risks of homelessness and other challenges; and push to ban discriminatory federal practices that stop trans people from serving in our armed forces.

Warnock would also fight to ensure that there is fairness and equality in health care, working to expand access to medications like PrEP and other life saving care for all communities.[21]

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—Raphael Warnock's campaign website (2020)[24]

###  Doug Collins[edit]

Collins' campaign website stated the following:

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Supporting President Trump

I am one of President Trump's most fierce defenders and will not apologize for supporting our President's conservative policies.

When the Democrats called for impeachment hearings, I was one of 8 Republican Congressmen selected to defend the President. I took that opportunity to expose the impeachment proceedings for what they were: a baseless, politically motivated sham.

As Senator, I will continue to support the President's conservative policy agenda in his second term.

Defending the Right to Life

I am unapologetically pro-life. As a pastor and a father, protecting the unborn is one of my top priorities.

I have led efforts to defund Planned Parenthood and to prohibit taxpayer dollars from paying for abortions.

As Senator, I will continue to champion pro-life principles, just as I have done since I was elected.

Protecting the Right to Bear Arms

As a father, I feel an obligation to ensure that future generations have the opportunity to enjoy the liberties protected by the Bill of Rights – including the right to keep and bear arms.

Some of the Democrats' proposed legislation would strip law-abiding citizens of their Second Amendment rights and do nothing to make us safer. I refuse to join Democrats in abandoning the bedrock of our constitutional freedoms and due process.

I was taught to respect guns and the freedoms granted to us by the Constitution, and I will continue to live by that philosophy as Senator.

Supporting Veterans and Law Enforcement

Growing up as the son of a Georgia State Trooper, our law enforcement officers and military were always my biggest heroes and a part of my family. These dedicated men and women put their lives on the line to serve and protect each and every day, and as Senator, I won’t let them down.

Cutting Taxes and Spending

As a former small business owner, I understand firsthand the many obstacles small businesses face. From ensuring access to high-speed Internet to supporting tax cuts for individuals and businesses, I have made it a top priority to champion pro-growth policies and reduce unnecessary barriers to help small businesses thrive. I worked hand-in-hand with President Trump and my Republican colleagues to pass historic tax reform, and we’re continuing to see the results.

Assisting Farmers

As part of a family farm, I understand the challenges our farming communities are dealing with. The agriculture industry—including poultry—is the bedrock of our economy here in Georgia. As Senator, I will continue to advocate on their behalf as Congress works to support American farmers.[21]

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—Doug Collins' campaign website (2020)[25]

## Ballot access requirements[edit]

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates in Georgia in the 2020 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Georgia, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates, 2020

State  | Office  | Party  | Signatures required  | Signature formula  | Filing fee  | Filing fee formula  | Filing deadline  | Source
Georgia | U.S. Senate | Qualified party | N/A | N/A | $5,220.00 | 3% of annual salary | 3/6/2020 | Source
Georgia | U.S. Senate | Unaffiliated | 36,180 | 1% of voters eligible to vote for the office in the last election (reduced to 70% of statutory requirement) | $5,220.00 | 3% of annual salary | 8/14/2020 | Source

## Election history[edit]

### 2016[edit]

U.S. Senate, Georgia General Election, 2016 Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes

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| Republican  | Johnny Isakson Incumbent | 54.8% | 2,135,806
| Democratic  |  Jim Barksdale  | 41% | 1,599,726
| Libertarian  |  Allen Buckley  | 4.2% | 162,260
Total Votes | 3,897,792
Source: Georgia Secretary of State

### 2014[edit]

U.S. Senate, Georgia General Election, 2014 Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes

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| Republican  | David Perdue | 52.89% | 1,358,088
| Democratic  |  Michelle Nunn  | 45.21% | 1,160,811
| Libertarian  |  Amanda Swafford  | 1.90% | 48,862
Total Votes | 2,567,761
Source: Georgia Secretary of State

### 2010[edit]

On November 2, 2010, Johnny Isakson won re-election to the United States Senate. He defeated Michael "Mike" Thurmond (D), Chuck Donovan (L), Steve Davis (I), Raymond Beckworth (I) and Brian Russell Brown (I) in the general election.[26]

U.S. Senate, Georgia General Election, 2010

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | Johnny Isakson Incumbent | 58.3% | 1,489,904
| Democratic  |  Michael "Mike" Thurmond  | 39% | 996,515
| Libertarian  |  Chuck Donovan  | 2.7% | 68,750
| Independent  |  Steve Davis  | 0% | 52
| Independent  |  Raymond Beckworth  | 0% | 24
| Independent  |  Brian Russell Brown  | 0% | 12
Total Votes | 2,555,257

## Special elections to the 116th Congress[edit]

See also: Special elections to the 116th United States Congress (2019-2020)

Eight special elections for the U.S. House of Representatives occurred:

* California's 25th Congressional District
* Georgia's 5th Congressional District
* Maryland's 7th Congressional District
* New York's 27th Congressional District
* North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District
* North Carolina's 9th Congressional District
* Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District
* Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District

Two special election for the U.S. Senate occurred:

* U.S. Senate in Arizona
* U.S. Senate in Georgia

Three of these races resulted in partisan flips. The special elections for U.S. Senate in Arizona and Georgia resulted in Democratic gains, and the special election for California's 25th Congressional District resulted in a Republican gain.

Special elections to Congress occur when a legislator resigns, dies, or is removed from office. Depending on the specific state laws governing vacancies, a state can either hold an election within the same calendar year or wait until the next regularly scheduled election.

### Results[edit]

#### House[edit]

Results of special elections to the 116th Congress (House)

Race  | Election date  | Incumbent  | Winner  | Election MOV  | Previous election MOV  | 2016 Presidential election MOV[27]
Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District | May 21, 2019 |  Tom Marino |  Fred Keller | R+36 | R+32 | R+37
North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District | September 10, 2019 |  Walter Jones[28] |  Greg Murphy | R+24 | R+100 | R+24
North Carolina's 9th Congressional District[29] | September 10, 2019 |  Robert Pittenger |  Dan Bishop | R+2 | R+16 | R+11
Maryland's 7th Congressional District | April 28, 2020 |  Elijah Cummings |  Kweisi Mfume | D+49 | D+55 | D+55
California's 25th Congressional District | May 12, 2020 |  Katie Hill |  Mike Garcia | R+12 | D+9 | D+7
Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District | May 12, 2020 |  Sean Duffy |  Tom Tiffany | R+14 | R+21 | R+20
New York's 27th Congressional District | June 23, 2020 |  Chris Collins |  Christopher Jacobs | R+5 | R+0.3 | R+25
Georgia's 5th Congressional District | December 1, 2020 |  John Lewis |  Kwanza Hall | D+8[30] | D+100 | D+73

#### Senate[edit]

Results of special elections to the 116th Congress (Senate)

Race  | Election date  | Incumbent  | Winner  | Election MOV  | Previous election MOV  | 2016 Presidential election MOV
U.S. Senate in Arizona | November 3, 2020 |  Martha McSally[31] |  Mark Kelly | D+3 | D+2 | R+4
U.S. Senate in Georgia | January 5, 2021 (runoff) |  Kelly Loeffler[32] |  Raphael Warnock | D+2.1 | R+14 | R+5

### Historical data[edit]

#### Special elections, 2013-2022[edit]

From 2013 to 2022, 67 special elections to the United States Congress were called during the 113th through 117th Congresses. During that time, special elections were called for 23 seats vacated by Democrats and 44 vacated by Republicans.

The table below details how many congressional seats changed parties as the result of a special election between 2013 and 2022. The numbers on the left side of the table reflect how many vacant seats were originally held by each party, while the numbers on the right side of the table show how many vacant seats each party won in special elections.

Congressional special election vacancies and results, 113th Congress to 117th Congress

Congress  | Total elections held  | Vacancies before elections  | Seats held after elections  | Net change
Democrats  |  Republicans  |  Democrats  |  Republicans
117th Congress | 17 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 10 | No change
116th Congress | 10 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | +1D, -1R
115th Congress | 17 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 9 | +4 D, -4 R
114th Congress | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | No change
113th Congress | 16 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | No change
Averages | 13 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 7 | N/A

U.S. Senate special election partisan change from special elections, 113th Congress to 117th Congress

Party  | As of special election  | After special election
Democrats | 5 | 8
Republicans | 7 | 4
Total | 12 | 12
U.S. House special election partisan change from special elections, 113th Congress to 117th Congress

Party  | As of special election  | After special election
Democrats | 18 | 20
Republicans | 37 | 35
Total | 55 | 55

To see a list of all the Congressional special elections referenced in the table above, click [show] at the right.

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| Results of special elections to the 113th through 117th Congress

Race  | Election date  | Incumbent  | Winner  | Election MOV  | Previous election MOV
Illinois' 2nd Congressional District | April 9, 2013 |  Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. |  Robin Kelly | D+49 | D+40
South Carolina's 1st Congressional District | May 7, 2013 |  Tim Scott |  Mark Sanford | R+9 | R+26
Missouri's 8th Congressional District | June 4, 2013 |  Jo Ann Emerson |  Jason Smith | R+40 | R+47
U.S. Senate in Massachusetts | June 25, 2013 |  John Kerry |  Ed Markey | D+10 | D+34
U.S. Senate in New Jersey | October 16, 2013 |  Frank Lautenberg |  Cory Booker | D+11 | D+14
Louisiana's 5th Congressional District | November 16, 2013 |  Rodney Alexander |  Vance McAllister | R+19[33] | R+63
Massachusetts' 5th Congressional District | December 10, 2013 |  Ed Markey |  Katherine Clark | D+34 | D+23
Alabama's 1st Congressional District | December 17, 2013 |  Jo Bonner |  Bradley Byrne | R+41 | R+98[34]
Florida's 13th Congressional District | March 11, 2014 |  C. W. Bill Young |  David Jolly | R+2 | R+15
Florida's 19th Congressional District | June 24, 2014 |  Trey Radel |  Curt Clawson | R+38 | R+26
U.S. Senate in Hawaii | November 4, 2014 |  Daniel Inouye |  Brian Schatz | D+40 | D+25
U.S. Senate in South Carolina | November 4, 2014 |  Jim DeMint |  Tim Scott | R+24 | R+34
North Carolina's 12th Congressional District | November 4, 2014 |  Melvin Watt |  Alma Adams | D+51 | D+59
U.S. Senate in Oklahoma | November 4, 2014 |  Tom Coburn |  James Lankford | R+39 | R+45
Virginia's 7th Congressional District | November 4, 2014 |  Eric Cantor |  David Brat | R+24 | R+17
New Jersey's 1st Congressional District | November 4, 2014 |  Rob Andrews |  Donald Norcross | D+18 | D+38
New York's 11th Congressional District | May 5, 2015 |  Michael Grimm |  Daniel Donovan | R+19 | R+12
Mississippi's 1st Congressional District | May 12, 2015 |  Alan Nunnelee |  Trent Kelly | R+40 | R+39
Illinois' 18th Congressional District | September 10, 2015 |  Aaron Schock |  Darin LaHood | R+38 | R+49
Ohio's 8th Congressional District | June 7, 2016 |  John Boehner |  Warren Davidson | R+56 | R+40
Pennsylvania's 2nd Congressional District | November 8, 2016 |  Chaka Fattah |  Dwight Evans | D+81 | D+75
Hawaii's 1st Congressional District | November 8, 2016 |  Mark Takai |  Colleen Hanabusa | D+43 | D+4
Kentucky's 1st Congressional District | November 8, 2016 |  Ed Whitfield |  James Comer Jr. | R+44 | R+46
Kansas' 4th Congressional District | April 11, 2017 |  Mike Pompeo |  Ron Estes | R+6 | R+31
Montana's At-Large Congressional District | May 25, 2017 |  Ryan Zinke |  Greg Gianforte | R+6 | R+15
California's 34th Congressional District | June 6, 2017 |  Xavier Becerra |  Jimmy Gomez | D+18[35] | D+54[35]
Georgia's 6th Congressional District | June 20, 2017 |  Tom Price |  Karen Handel | R+4 | R+24
South Carolina's 5th Congressional District | June 20, 2017 |  Mick Mulvaney |  Ralph Norman | R+3 | R+20
Utah's 3rd Congressional District | November 7, 2017 |  Jason Chaffetz |  John Curtis | R+32 | R+47
U.S. Senate in Alabama | December 12, 2017 |  Jeff Sessions |  Doug Jones | D+2 | R+28
Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District | March 13, 2018 |  Tim Murphy |  Conor Lamb | D+0[36] | R+100
Arizona's 8th Congressional District | April 24, 2018 |  Trent Franks |  Debbie Lesko | R+6 | R+38
Texas' 27th Congressional District | June 30, 2018 |  Blake Farenthold |  Michael Cloud | R+23 | R+24
Ohio's 12th Congressional District | August 7, 2018 |  Patrick Tiberi |  Troy Balderson | R+1 | R+40
Michigan's 13th Congressional District | November 6, 2018 |  John Conyers Jr. |  Brenda Jones | D+78 | D+61
U.S. Senate in Minnesota | November 6, 2018 |  Al Franken |  Tina Smith | D+11 | D+10
U.S. Senate in Mississippi | November 6, 2018 |  Thad Cochran |  Cindy Hyde-Smith | R+8 | R+22
New York's 25th Congressional District | November 6, 2018 |  Louise Slaughter |  Joseph Morelle | D+16 | D+12
Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District | November 6, 2018 |  Patrick Meehan |  Mary Gay Scanlon | D+6 | R+19
Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District | November 6, 2018 |  Charlie Dent |  Susan Wild | D+0[37] | R+20
Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District | May 21, 2019 |  Tom Marino |  Fred Keller | R+36 | R+32
North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District | September 10, 2019 |  Walter Jones |  Greg Murphy | R+24 | R+100
North Carolina's 9th Congressional District | September 10, 2019 | None[38] |  Dan Bishop | R+2 | N/A
Maryland's 7th Congressional District | April 28, 2020 |  Elijah Cummings |  Kweisi Mfume | D+49 | D+55
California's 25th Congressional District | May 12, 2020 |  Katie Hill |  Mike Garcia | R+10 | D+9
Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District | May 12, 2020 |  Sean Duffy |  Tom Tiffany | R+14 | R+22
New York's 27th Congressional District | June 23, 2020 |  Chris Collins |  Christopher Jacobs | R+5 | R+0[39]
U.S. Senate in Arizona | November 3, 2020 |  John McCain |  Mark Kelly | D+2 | R+13
Georgia's 5th Congressional District | December 1, 2020 |  John Lewis |  Kwanza Hall | D+8 | D+100
U.S. Senate in Georgia | January 5, 2021 |  Kelly Loeffler |  Raphael Warnock | D+2 | R+14
Louisiana's 5th Congressional District | March 21, 2021 |  Ralph Abraham[40] |  Julia Letlow | R+38 | R+24[41]
Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District | April 24, 2021 |  Cedric Richmond |  Troy Carter | D+10[42] | D+49
New Mexico's 1st Congressional District | June 1, 2021 |  Debra Haaland |  Melanie Ann Stansbury | D+30 | D+16
Texas' 6th Congressional District | July 27, 2021 |  Ronald Wright |  Jake Ellzey | R+6[43] | R+9
Ohio's 11th Congressional District | November 2, 2021 |  Marcia Fudge |  Shontel Brown | D+58 | D+60
Ohio's 15th Congressional District | November 2, 2021 |  Steve Stivers |  Mike Carey | R+17 | R+27
Florida's 20th Congressional District | January 11, 2022 |  Alcee Hastings |  Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick | D+60 | D+57
California's 22nd Congressional District | June 7, 2022 |  Devin Nunes |  Connie Conway | R+24 | R+8
Texas' 34th Congressional District | June 14, 2022 |  Filemon Vela |  Mayra Flores | R+8 | D+14
Nebraska's 1st Congressional District | June 28, 2022 |  Jeffrey Fortenberry |  Mike Flood | R+6 | R+22
Minnesota's 1st Congressional District | August 9, 2022 |  Jim Hagedorn |  Brad Finstad | R+4 | R+3
Alaska's At-Large Congressional District | August 16, 2022 |  Don Young |  Mary Peltola | D+3 | R+9
New York's 19th Congressional District | August 23, 2022 |  Antonio Delgado |  Pat Ryan | D+2 | D+12
New York's 23rd Congressional District | August 23, 2022 |  Tom Reed |  Joe Sempolinski | R+7 | R+17
U.S. Senate in Oklahoma | November 8, 2022 |  Jim Inhofe |  Markwayne Mullin | R+26.6 | R+30
U.S. Senate in California | November 8, 2022 |  Kamala Harris |  Alex Padilla | D+17.6 | D+23.2
Indiana's 2nd Congressional District | November 8, 2022 |  Jackie Walorski |  Rudy Yakym | R+29.9 | R+23

#### Special elections, 1986-2012[edit]

The table below presents the results of special elections to Congress from 1986 to 2012. Contact Ballotpedia at editor@ballotpedia.org for access to earlier data.

Results of special elections to Congress (1986-2012)

Election cycle  | Total special elections  | U.S. House elections  | Seats changing partisan control  | U.S. Senate elections  | Seats changing partisan control
2011-2012 | 11 | 11 | None | None | None
2009-2010 | 15 | 10 | 3 (2 Democratic gains; 1 Republican gain) | 5 | 2 (all Republican gains)
2007-2008 | 14 | 12 | 3 (2 Republican gains; 1 Democratic gain) | 2 | None
2005-2006 | 12 | 12 | 3 (all Democratic gains) | None | None
2003-2004 | 6 | 6 | None | None | None
2001-2002 | 6 | 5 | 2 (all Democratic gains) | 1 | 1 (Republican gain)
1999-2000 | 9 | 8 | 1 (Republican gain) | 1 | 1 (Democratic gain)
1997-1998 | 3 | 3 | None | None | None
1995-1996 | 11 | 9 | 1 (Republican gain) | 2 | 1 (Democratic gain)
1993-1994 | 9 | 6 | 1 (Republican gain) | 3 | 3 (all Republican gains)
1991-1992 | 10 | 7 | 2 (all Republican gains) | 3 | 1 (Democratic gain)
1989-1990 | 10 | 8 | 1 (Democratic gain) | 2 | None
1987-1988 | 12 | 12 | 3 (2 Democratic gains; 1 Republican gain) | None | None
1985-1986 | 8 | 8 | 1 (Republican gain) | None | None
Total | 136 | 117 | 21 (11 Democratic gains; 10 Republican gains) | 19 | 9 (6 Republican gains; 3 Democratic gains)

## Pivot Counties[edit]

See also: Pivot Counties by state

Five of 159 Georgia counties—3.14 percent—are pivot counties. These are counties that voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012 and for Donald Trump (R) in 2016. Altogether, the nation had 206 pivot counties, with most being concentrated in upper midwestern and northeastern states.

Counties won by Trump in 2016 and Obama in 2012 and 2008

County  | Trump margin of victory in 2016  | Obama margin of victory in 2012  | Obama margin of victory in 2008
Baker County, Georgia | 8.68% | 0.57% | 1.07%
Dooly County, Georgia | 2.05% | 6.98% | 3.53%
Peach County, Georgia | 2.91% | 7.48% | 6.75%
Quitman County, Georgia | 10.92% | 9.04% | 7.90%
Twiggs County, Georgia | 1.58% | 8.64% | 6.97%

In the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump (R) won Georgia with 50.8 percent of the vote. Hillary Clinton (D) received 45.6 percent. In presidential elections between 1900 and 2016, Georgia voted Democratic 63.33 percent of the time and Republican 36.67 percent of the time. Georgia voted Republican in every presidential election from 2000 to 2016.

#### Presidential results by legislative district[edit]

The following table details results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections by state House districts in Georgia. Click [show] to expand the table. The "Obama," "Romney," "Clinton," and "Trump" columns describe the percent of the vote each presidential candidate received in the district. The "2012 Margin" and "2016 Margin" columns describe the margin of victory between the two presidential candidates in those years. The "Party Control" column notes which party held that seat heading into the 2018 general election. Data on the results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections broken down by state legislative districts was compiled by Daily Kos.[44][45]

In 2012, Barack Obama (D) won 64 out of 180 state House districts in Georgia with an average margin of victory of 45.5 points. In 2016, Hillary Clinton (D) won 74 out of 180 state House districts in Georgia with an average margin of victory of 42.3 points. Clinton won 14 districts controlled by Republicans heading into the 2018 elections.

In 2012, Mitt Romney (R) won 116 out of 180 state House districts in Georgia with an average margin of victory of 36.6 points. In 2016, Donald Trump (R) won 106 out of 180 state House districts in Georgia with an average margin of victory of 36.8 points. Trump won four districts controlled by Democrats heading into the 2018 elections.

2016 presidential results by state House district

District | Obama | Romney | 2012 Margin | Clinton | Trump | 2016 Margin | Party Control
1 | 24.59% | 73.49% | R+48.9 | 18.33% | 78.10% | R+59.8 | R
2 | 22.14% | 76.22% | R+54.1 | 15.51% | 81.50% | R+66 | R
3 | 23.05% | 75.08% | R+52 | 18.64% | 77.94% | R+59.3 | R
4 | 32.11% | 66.73% | R+34.6 | 33.09% | 63.58% | R+30.5 | R
5 | 20.99% | 77.56% | R+56.6 | 17.38% | 79.95% | R+62.6 | R
6 | 22.66% | 75.78% | R+53.1 | 19.28% | 78.15% | R+58.9 | R
7 | 18.83% | 79.93% | R+61.1 | 16.26% | 81.63% | R+65.4 | R
8 | 19.75% | 78.79% | R+59 | 17.01% | 80.65% | R+63.6 | R
9 | 15.29% | 83.06% | R+67.8 | 14.76% | 81.57% | R+66.8 | R
10 | 16.34% | 82.49% | R+66.1 | 14.77% | 82.43% | R+67.7 | R
11 | 17.74% | 80.81% | R+63.1 | 14.12% | 83.40% | R+69.3 | R
12 | 25.59% | 72.86% | R+47.3 | 20.35% | 77.06% | R+56.7 | R
13 | 35.70% | 62.94% | R+27.2 | 33.39% | 63.13% | R+29.7 | R
14 | 20.15% | 78.39% | R+58.2 | 17.29% | 79.95% | R+62.7 | R
15 | 26.96% | 71.58% | R+44.6 | 24.54% | 72.30% | R+47.8 | R
16 | 23.79% | 74.95% | R+51.2 | 18.10% | 79.74% | R+61.6 | R
17 | 23.36% | 75.50% | R+52.1 | 23.02% | 73.98% | R+51 | R
18 | 29.93% | 68.66% | R+38.7 | 26.14% | 70.83% | R+44.7 | R
19 | 29.46% | 69.22% | R+39.8 | 31.16% | 65.71% | R+34.6 | R
20 | 23.09% | 75.03% | R+51.9 | 26.37% | 68.76% | R+42.4 | R
21 | 19.48% | 78.70% | R+59.2 | 22.00% | 73.27% | R+51.3 | R
22 | 16.80% | 81.60% | R+64.8 | 21.44% | 74.42% | R+53 | R
23 | 20.52% | 77.66% | R+57.1 | 22.07% | 73.64% | R+51.6 | R
24 | 17.81% | 80.67% | R+62.9 | 21.56% | 73.96% | R+52.4 | R
25 | 21.70% | 77.05% | R+55.3 | 32.10% | 63.74% | R+31.6 | R
26 | 14.56% | 83.89% | R+69.3 | 18.43% | 77.66% | R+59.2 | R
27 | 15.62% | 83.00% | R+67.4 | 16.26% | 80.92% | R+64.7 | R
28 | 17.56% | 81.23% | R+63.7 | 15.37% | 82.27% | R+66.9 | R
29 | 31.73% | 66.98% | R+35.3 | 32.94% | 63.21% | R+30.3 | R
30 | 21.69% | 76.74% | R+55 | 24.56% | 71.98% | R+47.4 | R
31 | 16.84% | 81.82% | R+65 | 15.76% | 81.14% | R+65.4 | R
32 | 24.07% | 74.41% | R+50.3 | 19.58% | 78.30% | R+58.7 | R
33 | 31.40% | 67.45% | R+36.1 | 26.87% | 70.96% | R+44.1 | R
34 | 33.92% | 64.28% | R+30.4 | 39.66% | 55.82% | R+16.2 | R
35 | 38.10% | 60.28% | R+22.2 | 42.81% | 52.42% | R+9.6 | R
36 | 24.38% | 74.30% | R+49.9 | 29.80% | 66.20% | R+36.4 | R
37 | 43.83% | 54.52% | R+10.7 | 48.89% | 46.46% | D+2.4 | R
38 | 60.41% | 38.62% | D+21.8 | 64.07% | 33.08% | D+31 | D
39 | 75.10% | 23.95% | D+51.1 | 78.09% | 19.54% | D+58.5 | D
40 | 45.00% | 53.24% | R+8.2 | 54.52% | 40.56% | D+14 | R
41 | 62.15% | 36.51% | D+25.6 | 64.86% | 31.62% | D+33.2 | D
42 | 68.42% | 29.97% | D+38.4 | 68.61% | 26.72% | D+41.9 | D
43 | 38.77% | 59.40% | R+20.6 | 46.47% | 48.56% | R+2.1 | R
44 | 33.75% | 63.93% | R+30.2 | 39.79% | 54.74% | R+14.9 | R
45 | 30.98% | 67.21% | R+36.2 | 41.50% | 53.61% | R+12.1 | R
46 | 27.84% | 70.25% | R+42.4 | 34.24% | 60.65% | R+26.4 | R
47 | 28.08% | 70.51% | R+42.4 | 38.02% | 57.47% | R+19.4 | R
48 | 37.71% | 60.31% | R+22.6 | 45.85% | 48.81% | R+3 | R
49 | 34.61% | 63.82% | R+29.2 | 44.57% | 50.58% | R+6 | R
50 | 35.98% | 62.65% | R+26.7 | 47.45% | 48.69% | R+1.2 | R
51 | 41.99% | 56.48% | R+14.5 | 50.15% | 44.99% | D+5.2 | R
52 | 36.77% | 61.94% | R+25.2 | 49.71% | 45.43% | D+4.3 | R
53 | 73.52% | 25.53% | D+48 | 77.16% | 18.98% | D+58.2 | D
54 | 40.58% | 58.07% | R+17.5 | 54.55% | 40.79% | D+13.8 | R
55 | 83.91% | 15.09% | D+68.8 | 84.84% | 11.77% | D+73.1 | D
56 | 87.70% | 11.09% | D+76.6 | 87.74% | 8.94% | D+78.8 | D
57 | 82.83% | 15.94% | D+66.9 | 85.62% | 11.02% | D+74.6 | D
58 | 87.26% | 11.21% | D+76.1 | 88.49% | 7.87% | D+80.6 | D
59 | 87.41% | 10.84% | D+76.6 | 87.27% | 9.08% | D+78.2 | D
60 | 88.96% | 10.53% | D+78.4 | 90.79% | 7.32% | D+83.5 | D
61 | 82.95% | 16.50% | D+66.5 | 82.57% | 15.51% | D+67.1 | D
62 | 81.40% | 18.05% | D+63.4 | 82.69% | 15.44% | D+67.3 | D
63 | 71.58% | 27.78% | D+43.8 | 73.97% | 24.02% | D+49.9 | D
64 | 69.30% | 30.15% | D+39.1 | 70.36% | 27.44% | D+42.9 | D
65 | 80.57% | 18.97% | D+61.6 | 81.08% | 17.15% | D+63.9 | D
66 | 53.46% | 45.64% | D+7.8 | 56.72% | 40.59% | D+16.1 | D
67 | 31.46% | 67.23% | R+35.8 | 31.50% | 65.51% | R+34 | R
68 | 27.70% | 71.08% | R+43.4 | 26.14% | 70.90% | R+44.8 | R
69 | 25.45% | 73.10% | R+47.7 | 23.33% | 73.96% | R+50.6 | R
70 | 31.26% | 67.48% | R+36.2 | 31.56% | 64.90% | R+33.3 | R
71 | 21.50% | 77.16% | R+55.7 | 22.29% | 73.84% | R+51.5 | R
72 | 22.11% | 76.41% | R+54.3 | 25.46% | 70.56% | R+45.1 | R
73 | 34.83% | 64.14% | R+29.3 | 37.99% | 59.21% | R+21.2 | R
74 | 86.99% | 12.68% | D+74.3 | 86.51% | 11.95% | D+74.6 | D
75 | 83.95% | 15.53% | D+68.4 | 83.71% | 14.28% | D+69.4 | D
76 | 80.47% | 19.06% | D+61.4 | 80.34% | 17.67% | D+62.7 | D
77 | 90.59% | 9.03% | D+81.6 | 89.32% | 9.13% | D+80.2 | D
78 | 75.77% | 23.63% | D+52.1 | 77.40% | 20.70% | D+56.7 | D
79 | 41.91% | 56.52% | R+14.6 | 52.42% | 42.92% | D+9.5 | R
80 | 42.54% | 55.68% | R+13.1 | 54.21% | 40.41% | D+13.8 | R
81 | 51.71% | 46.40% | D+5.3 | 59.53% | 35.29% | D+24.2 | D
82 | 61.00% | 37.01% | D+24 | 71.24% | 24.55% | D+46.7 | D
83 | 86.80% | 12.13% | D+74.7 | 88.45% | 8.62% | D+79.8 | D
84 | 86.06% | 12.96% | D+73.1 | 88.43% | 8.98% | D+79.5 | D
85 | 85.47% | 13.30% | D+72.2 | 86.00% | 10.70% | D+75.3 | D
86 | 77.13% | 21.82% | D+55.3 | 79.72% | 17.14% | D+62.6 | D
87 | 83.03% | 16.15% | D+66.9 | 83.50% | 14.06% | D+69.4 | D
88 | 77.84% | 21.44% | D+56.4 | 79.10% | 18.35% | D+60.8 | D
89 | 89.42% | 9.07% | D+80.3 | 90.41% | 6.40% | D+84 | D
90 | 76.41% | 23.09% | D+53.3 | 76.26% | 22.14% | D+54.1 | D
91 | 71.58% | 27.81% | D+43.8 | 73.80% | 24.25% | D+49.5 | D
92 | 81.39% | 18.08% | D+63.3 | 81.15% | 16.93% | D+64.2 | D
93 | 76.70% | 22.66% | D+54 | 78.87% | 19.09% | D+59.8 | D
94 | 79.72% | 19.56% | D+60.2 | 80.73% | 17.01% | D+63.7 | D
95 | 42.53% | 55.99% | R+13.5 | 49.81% | 45.53% | D+4.3 | R
96 | 56.53% | 41.64% | D+14.9 | 61.84% | 34.14% | D+27.7 | D
97 | 32.15% | 66.25% | R+34.1 | 41.38% | 54.28% | R+12.9 | R
98 | 30.33% | 68.23% | R+37.9 | 34.80% | 61.14% | R+26.3 | R
99 | 71.34% | 27.36% | D+44 | 74.04% | 22.41% | D+51.6 | D
100 | 75.08% | 23.78% | D+51.3 | 76.18% | 20.68% | D+55.5 | D
101 | 47.33% | 51.24% | R+3.9 | 54.22% | 41.58% | D+12.6 | D
102 | 38.64% | 59.59% | R+20.9 | 45.67% | 49.43% | R+3.8 | R
103 | 22.68% | 75.95% | R+53.3 | 26.93% | 69.29% | R+42.4 | R
104 | 30.82% | 67.93% | R+37.1 | 40.21% | 56.12% | R+15.9 | R
105 | 50.77% | 48.36% | D+2.4 | 52.14% | 44.88% | D+7.3 | R
106 | 42.29% | 56.44% | R+14.1 | 49.74% | 47.07% | D+2.7 | R
107 | 45.20% | 53.22% | R+8 | 53.78% | 42.22% | D+11.6 | R
108 | 38.64% | 59.72% | R+21.1 | 48.10% | 47.65% | D+0.5 | R
109 | 38.25% | 60.84% | R+22.6 | 43.64% | 53.70% | R+10.1 | R
110 | 38.67% | 60.44% | R+21.8 | 38.94% | 58.73% | R+19.8 | R
111 | 49.19% | 49.81% | R+0.6 | 50.02% | 47.45% | D+2.6 | R
112 | 30.34% | 68.53% | R+38.2 | 28.46% | 69.09% | R+40.6 | R
113 | 70.01% | 29.34% | D+40.7 | 70.93% | 27.16% | D+43.8 | D
114 | 24.42% | 74.28% | R+49.9 | 27.08% | 69.78% | R+42.7 | R
115 | 25.05% | 73.96% | R+48.9 | 21.86% | 75.71% | R+53.8 | R
116 | 22.38% | 75.96% | R+53.6 | 21.50% | 74.72% | R+53.2 | R
117 | 43.85% | 54.33% | R+10.5 | 46.06% | 49.44% | R+3.4 | D
118 | 70.03% | 27.73% | D+42.3 | 72.30% | 23.85% | D+48.4 | D
119 | 39.17% | 58.60% | R+19.4 | 43.90% | 51.13% | R+7.2 | D
120 | 37.24% | 61.81% | R+24.6 | 35.23% | 62.85% | R+27.6 | R
121 | 34.55% | 64.38% | R+29.8 | 33.78% | 63.33% | R+29.6 | R
122 | 25.27% | 73.58% | R+48.3 | 27.39% | 68.99% | R+41.6 | R
123 | 30.23% | 68.67% | R+38.4 | 32.20% | 64.30% | R+32.1 | R
124 | 68.87% | 30.10% | D+38.8 | 67.16% | 29.95% | D+37.2 | D
125 | 64.05% | 35.27% | D+28.8 | 61.49% | 36.47% | D+25 | D
126 | 71.14% | 28.33% | D+42.8 | 67.70% | 30.69% | D+37 | D
127 | 71.70% | 27.73% | D+44 | 69.62% | 28.60% | D+41 | D
128 | 58.68% | 40.74% | D+17.9 | 53.91% | 45.01% | D+8.9 | D
129 | 34.82% | 64.33% | R+29.5 | 30.56% | 67.28% | R+36.7 | R
130 | 41.36% | 57.52% | R+16.2 | 38.50% | 59.23% | R+20.7 | R
131 | 30.10% | 69.02% | R+38.9 | 26.45% | 71.84% | R+45.4 | R
132 | 52.31% | 46.76% | D+5.5 | 47.39% | 50.36% | R+3 | D
133 | 26.96% | 72.09% | R+45.1 | 26.40% | 71.27% | R+44.9 | R
134 | 32.39% | 66.58% | R+34.2 | 33.09% | 63.59% | R+30.5 | R
135 | 75.20% | 24.15% | D+51.1 | 71.83% | 25.62% | D+46.2 | D
136 | 76.64% | 22.90% | D+53.7 | 74.36% | 23.45% | D+50.9 | D
137 | 61.33% | 38.05% | D+23.3 | 57.56% | 40.47% | D+17.1 | D
138 | 49.61% | 49.57% | D+0 | 44.79% | 53.44% | R+8.7 | D
139 | 62.73% | 36.73% | D+26 | 56.98% | 41.79% | D+15.2 | D
140 | 42.66% | 56.37% | R+13.7 | 36.47% | 61.24% | R+24.8 | R
141 | 33.52% | 65.50% | R+32 | 35.91% | 61.38% | R+25.5 | R
142 | 72.69% | 26.82% | D+45.9 | 69.80% | 28.67% | D+41.1 | D
143 | 72.80% | 26.38% | D+46.4 | 72.74% | 24.59% | D+48.2 | D
144 | 37.33% | 61.88% | R+24.5 | 33.67% | 64.40% | R+30.7 | R
145 | 49.55% | 49.52% | D+0 | 45.42% | 52.08% | R+6.7 | R
146 | 33.17% | 65.78% | R+32.6 | 33.28% | 63.67% | R+30.4 | R
147 | 42.82% | 55.88% | R+13.1 | 45.91% | 50.87% | R+5 | R
148 | 36.88% | 62.49% | R+25.6 | 32.66% | 65.69% | R+33 | R
149 | 34.99% | 64.01% | R+29 | 28.75% | 69.67% | R+40.9 | R
150 | 38.10% | 61.18% | R+23.1 | 34.09% | 64.38% | R+30.3 | R
151 | 56.09% | 43.44% | D+12.7 | 52.05% | 46.87% | D+5.2 | R
152 | 27.10% | 72.15% | R+45 | 24.18% | 74.01% | R+49.8 | R
153 | 65.09% | 34.35% | D+30.7 | 64.29% | 34.03% | D+30.3 | D
154 | 64.12% | 35.37% | D+28.7 | 61.05% | 37.84% | D+23.2 | D
155 | 32.85% | 66.34% | R+33.5 | 27.89% | 70.48% | R+42.6 | R
156 | 27.90% | 71.11% | R+43.2 | 23.40% | 75.08% | R+51.7 | R
157 | 31.00% | 68.11% | R+37.1 | 25.57% | 72.59% | R+47 | R
158 | 40.23% | 59.08% | R+18.8 | 34.85% | 63.53% | R+28.7 | R
159 | 36.50% | 62.45% | R+25.9 | 31.08% | 66.39% | R+35.3 | R
160 | 34.41% | 64.13% | R+29.7 | 30.97% | 65.40% | R+34.4 | R
161 | 30.32% | 68.49% | R+38.2 | 31.61% | 65.21% | R+33.6 | R
162 | 71.15% | 27.88% | D+43.3 | 69.50% | 27.89% | D+41.6 | D
163 | 72.75% | 26.10% | D+46.7 | 73.06% | 23.61% | D+49.4 | D
164 | 41.85% | 57.06% | R+15.2 | 41.94% | 54.18% | R+12.2 | R
165 | 66.44% | 32.76% | D+33.7 | 68.06% | 29.12% | D+38.9 | D
166 | 29.14% | 69.78% | R+40.6 | 31.24% | 65.39% | R+34.2 | R
167 | 32.87% | 66.15% | R+33.3 | 30.01% | 67.57% | R+37.6 | R
168 | 64.64% | 34.46% | D+30.2 | 59.49% | 37.96% | D+21.5 | D
169 | 31.08% | 67.86% | R+36.8 | 25.60% | 72.82% | R+47.2 | R
170 | 30.62% | 68.45% | R+37.8 | 26.38% | 71.80% | R+45.4 | R
171 | 41.06% | 58.25% | R+17.2 | 36.53% | 62.23% | R+25.7 | R
172 | 35.73% | 63.65% | R+27.9 | 31.21% | 67.02% | R+35.8 | R
173 | 43.69% | 55.72% | R+12 | 40.54% | 57.80% | R+17.3 | R
174 | 30.98% | 68.00% | R+37 | 26.14% | 71.93% | R+45.8 | R
175 | 32.86% | 66.33% | R+33.5 | 36.55% | 61.37% | R+24.8 | R
176 | 33.55% | 65.50% | R+32 | 29.41% | 68.46% | R+39.1 | R
177 | 66.82% | 32.35% | D+34.5 | 51.94% | 45.63% | D+6.3 | D
178 | 16.00% | 82.80% | R+66.8 | 12.05% | 86.54% | R+74.5 | R
179 | 42.01% | 57.11% | R+15.1 | 39.66% | 57.92% | R+18.3 | R
180 | 33.80% | 64.90% | R+31.1 | 30.05% | 66.93% | R+36.9 | R
Total | 45.51% | 53.33% | R+7.8 | 45.89% | 51.05% | R+5.2 | \-
Source: Daily Kos

## See also[edit]

* Special elections to the 116th United States Congress (2019-2020)
* United States Senate elections, 2020

## External links[edit]

* Search Google News for this topic

## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ FiveThirtyEight, "Georgia Will Now Have Two Senate Elections In 2020," August 29, 2019
2. ↑ Roll Call, "Sen. Johnny Isakson to resign at the end of 2019," August 28, 2019
3. ↑ The Washington Post, "Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) names Kelly Loeffler to fill Senate seat in move that could set up clash with Trump," December 4, 2019
4. ↑ New York Magazine's Intelligencer, "Control of the U.S. Senate May Not Be Decided Until January in Georgia," July 14, 2020
5. ↑ The Brunswick News, "Special election puts focus on so-called jungle primary," February 10, 2020
6. ↑ Politico, "Republican Loeffler, Democrat Warnock head to Georgia Senate runoff," November 4, 2020
7. ↑ GBP, "GPB Election Blog: Loeffler, Warnock Head To Runoff," November 3, 2020
8. ↑ Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Republican abandons longshot challenge to Loeffler in Georgia," October 1, 2020
9. ↑ Candidate Connection surveys completed before September 26, 2019, were not used to generate candidate profiles. In battleground primaries, Ballotpedia based its selection of noteworthy candidates on polling, fundraising, and noteworthy endorsements. In battleground general elections, all major party candidates and any other candidates with the potential to impact the outcome of the race were included.
10. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Loeffler, Kelly - Financial Summary," accessed October 20, 2020
11. ↑ Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Republican abandons longshot challenge to Loeffler in Georgia," October 1, 2020
12. ↑ The American Conservative Union, "ACU Endorses Doug Collins," accessed September 9, 2020
13. ↑ Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News, "Biden gives endorsements in Georgia's U.S. Senate races," October 26, 2020
14. ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
15. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
16. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
17. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
18. ↑ 2% said "Other Democratic candidate," and 1% said "Other (third-party or write-in)."
19. ↑ 3% said "Other Democratic candidate," 1% said "Other Republican candidate," and 1% said "Other (third-party or write-in)."
20. ↑ This poll has a credibility interval as opposed to a margin of error. Read more here.
21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
22. ↑ Kelly Loeffler's 2020 campaign website, "Issues," accessed September 7, 2020
23. ↑ Matt Lieberman's 2020 campaign website, "Issues," accessed September 7, 2020
24. ↑ Raphael Warnock's 2020 campaign website, "Issues," accessed September 7, 2020
25. ↑ Doug Collins' 2020 campaign website, "Issues," accessed September 7, 2020
26. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
27. ↑ Daily Kos, "2008, 2012, & 2016 Presidential Election Results by District," accessed February 1, 2019
28. ↑ Jones died on February 10, 2019.
29. ↑ The 9th District was not filled in the 2018 elections due to allegations of electoral fraud. In February 2019, the North Carolina Board of Elections called for a new election to fill the vacant seat.
30. ↑ This election was between two Democrats
31. ↑ In December 2018, McSally was appointed to fill the Senate seat previously held by John McCain (R), who passed away in August 2018. Jon Kyl (R) was first appointed to the seat and held it from September 2018 to December 2018. The 2020 special election decided who would serve out the rest of the six-year term McCain was elected to in 2016.
32. ↑ Isakson announced his resignation effective December 31, 2019. The 2020 special election decided who would serve out the rest of the six-year term Isakson was elected to in 2016.
33. ↑ Both general election candidates were Republicans.
34. ↑ This race was unopposed.
35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 Both general election candidates were Democrats.
36. ↑ Lamb won by a margin of 0.4 percentage points.
37. ↑ Wild won by a margin of 0.2 percentage points.
38. ↑ The state Board of Elections declined to certify the results of the 2018 election following allegations of absentee ballot fraud.
39. ↑ Collins won by 0.3 percentage points.
40. ↑ This special election was called to fill the vacancy left by 2020 Congressman-elect Luke Letlow (R), who died before being sworn in to Congress.
41. ↑ Runoff MOV between two Republican candidates.
42. ↑ Runoff MOV between two Democratic candidates.
43. ↑ Runoff MOV between two Republican candidates.
44. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts," July 9, 2013
45. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2016 presidential results for congressional and legislative districts," February 6, 2017

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