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2020 United States Senate special election in Georgia
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The 2020 United States Senate special election in Georgia will be held on November 3, 2020, following the upcoming resignation of Johnny Isakson effective December 31, 2019. Governor Brian Kemp will choose a replacement for Isakson, who will serve until the special election. This special election will be held on November 3, 2020.[1]

On November 3, 2020, per Georgia law, a special general election will take place on the same day as the regularly scheduled U.S. Senate election for the seat currently held by David Perdue. Party labels will be printed on the ballot and if no candidate receives a majority of the vote, the top two finishers will advance to a run-off election, to be held on January 5, 2021.[2]

Background

Senator Johnny Isakson announced on August 28, 2019, that he will be resigning his Senate seat effective December 31, 2019 due to his deteriorating health.[1] This will trigger a special election to fill the remainder of the term. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp will appoint a replacement to fill the seat until the special election. On September 17, 2019, Kemp launched a website inviting Georgia citizens to submit their resumes in order to be considered for appointment. [3]

Candidates

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General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[28] Likely R November 8, 2019
Sabato's Crystal Ball[29] Lean R October 3, 2019
Rothenberg Political Report[30] Likely R October 11, 2019
Roll Call[31] Likely R October 31, 2019

Notes

References

  1. ^ a b Rogers, Alex; Bradner, Eric; Mattingly, Phil (August 28, 2019). "Georgia Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson to resign at end of year". CNN.com. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  2. ^ Singer, Jeff (August 28, 2019). "Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 8/28". Daily Kos. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  3. ^ https://www.ajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/online-help-wanted-sign-sets-off-senate-scramble-georgia/kVkAITgYqm3iYoS0HNiwiJ/
  4. ^ Bluestein, Greg (November 14, 2019). "Georgia Senate: Top state official applies for Isakson's seat". AJC.
  5. ^ Stratford, Michael. "Top DeVos aide quits for Senate bid, endorses canceling student loan debt". POLITICO.
  6. ^ Burnett, John (September 7, 2019). "Georgia Governor Could Make History With Upcoming Appointment Read Newsmax: Georgia Governor Could Make History With Upcoming Appointment". News Max. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  7. ^ a b Galloway, Jim; Bluestein, Greg; Hallerman, Tamar (September 18, 2019). "The Jolt: The reality TV contest for U.S. Senate in Georgia". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  8. ^ a b c d Cochrane, Emily (August 28, 2019). "Isakson to Resign From Senate, Citing Health Reasons". The New York Times. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  9. ^ "How Isakson's retirement makes Georgia even more of a 2020 battleground". PBS NewsHour. August 28, 2019. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  10. ^ "Want To Be The Next Georgia Senator? Apply Now!". NPR.org. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
  11. ^ "U.S. Senate Submissions". Governor Brian P. Kemp Office of the Governor. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
  12. ^ Nathan, none (n.d.). "Who Will Governor Kemp Appoint To Succeed Senator Isakson?". GeorgiaPol.com. GeorgiaPol.com. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  13. ^ a b Bluestein, Greg. "An inside look: Who could seek Johnny Isakson's seat in 2020". ajc. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  14. ^ a b Bluestein, Greg (August 28, 2019). "BREAKING: Georgia's Isakson to resign from Senate at end of 2019". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  15. ^ "Tom Price angling for Georgia Senate appointment". Politico. September 26, 2019. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
  16. ^ Isenstadt, Alex (August 28, 2019). "Former Pence Aide Ayers Removes Self From Georgia Senate Consideration". Politico. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  17. ^ Handel, Karen [@karenhandel] (March 25, 2019). "It's official: Karen just announced her campaign for 2020. Join the team and help us take back Georgia 6th district now! https://youtu.be/S2UQwF-n3E4 #ga06 #gapol" (Tweet). Retrieved March 25, 2019 – via Twitter.
  18. ^ Arkin, James. "Joe Lieberman's son running for Senate in Georgia". Politico.com. Politico. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  19. ^ a b c d e Edelman, Adam; Seitz-Wald, Alex (August 28, 2019). "Stacey Abrams rules out Senate run in Georgia after Isakson announces resignation". NBC News. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  20. ^ a b "Who's thinking of running for Sen. Johnny Isakson's seat? The list is already long". Gainesville Times. Associated Press. September 18, 2019. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  21. ^ Bluestein, Greg; Hallerman, Tamar (September 23, 2019). "The Jolt: The movie version of Georgia's 2018 election has arrived". AJC. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  22. ^ Bluestein, Greg; Hallerman, Tamar (September 19, 2019). "Lucy McBath passes on Johnny Isakson's Senate seat". AJC. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  23. ^ Bluestein, Greg; Hallerman, Tamar (September 19, 2019). "Lucy McBath passes on Johnny Isakson's Senate seat". AJC. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  24. ^ Nunn, Michelle (October 23, 2019). "Today I gathered with some of @CARE's most inspiring global leaders – from Syria to Somalia – working to end poverty and lift up women and girls everywhere. I shared that I am recommitting to #FightWithCARE and deferring any run for U.S. Senate. This chapter is for CARE!". @MichelleNunn. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  25. ^ Bluestein, Greg (September 9, 2019). "Ossoff to run for US Senate in Georgia". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  26. ^ Wise, Lindsay (August 28, 2019). "Republican Sen. Isakson of Georgia to Leave Office". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  27. ^ Hallerman, Tamar (November 28, 2019). "Yates passes on run for Georgia office". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  28. ^ "2020 Senate Race Ratings for April 19, 2019". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
  29. ^ "2020 Senate race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
  30. ^ "2020 Senate Ratings". Senate Ratings. The Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
  31. ^ "Election Guide 2020". Roll Call. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
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