This November, most eyes will be glued to the Preaidential race between President Donald Trump and incumbent former Vice-President Joe Biden.
But the race for Senate will mean as much as the Presidental race. With 35 seats up for grabs this November, paying attention to candidates will be key in these coming months.
One of the hottest seats in the Senate is in the state of Georgia. After Republican Johnny Isakson decided to resign, Gov. Brian Kemp assigned Kelly Loefler in his spot.
An unpopular choice in the White House, Loefler looks to be a very beatable candidate making her seat a hot property on the market.
As Georgia moves towards our June 9th primary, it would be great to take a look at the 2 candidates challenging Loefler for her senate seat.
Doug Collins
Not the basketball coach, this Doug Collins is a Republican U.S. Congressmen representing Georgia’s ninth district. Collins has held the position since 2013. Doug also serves on the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee.
Collins most likely will not be highly favored by Donald Trump. Collins is pro-criminal justice reform. He’s gone as far left of Trump that he’s shown support for protestors.
Agriculture, high-speed Internet, government spending, the national defense may resonate with some traditional Republican voters. While his stance on criminal justice reform might swing moderates.
Kelly Loefler and her supporters accuse Doug of being soft on crime and illegal immigration. The worst accusation is that Doug is (gasp) friends with Stacey Abrahms.
Rev. Raphael G. Warnock
Pastor of the renowned Ebenezer Baptist Church here in Atlanta Georgia, Pastor Warnock has become a rising star in the Georgia Democratic Party. The fact that he leads one of the country’s most famed churches doesn’t hurt.
This will be Warnock’s first time running for any political office.
A staunch advocate for expanding health care and increasing minimum wage nationally. His endorsement of past candidates has helped put more Democrats in Washington. Something that the AJC says gives him more weight over fellow Democratic candidates Ed Tarver of Augusta and Son of John Liberman, educator Matt Liberman.
Georgia primaries are June 9th. Learn more about this race, who’s running and what their impact can mean to the overall national political conversation.