Campaigns · 117th Congress
Jon Ossoff defeats David Perdue in Georgia, tipping Senate control
Ossoff’s win completes a sweep for Democrats by the narrowest of margins in the two runoff elections the state held on Tuesday.
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Campaigns · 117th Congress
Democrats move closer to Senate control as Warnock defeats Loeffler
With Senate control on the line, Democrat Raphael Warnock won one of Georgia's runoff elections, and Democrat Jon Ossoff held a narrow lead in the other.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Voting ends in Georgia Senate runoffs, but results could take a while
Races between GOP's Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue against Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff will decide which party controls the Senate.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
This week is going to be a year to remember
A close vote to pick the House speaker on Sunday was just the beginning of the bumpy ride 2021 is already turning out to be.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
5 takeaways from the flood of money in the Georgia Senate runoffs
In the Georgia runoffs, Democrats lead in donations from individuals, Republicans in money from PACs. And the voice of Homer Simpson is also a donor.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
A new Senate begins, but control of chamber waits on Georgia
A day before voting ends in the runoff races for both Senate seats, President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden will both be in Georgia on Monday.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Contested Iowa House seat will go to the GOP for now, Pelosi says
Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Iowa Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks will be seated in the new Congress even as her opponent contests the election.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Georgia GOP senators Perdue, Loeffler back Trump call for $2,000 payments
Whether the Republicans' support leads to Senate action remains unclear. The House passed a bill with bipartisan support Monday.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Bannon talk shows Trump attack on election could damage GOP long-term
Pressure to prevent Biden inauguration is aimed at GOP governors and legislators, and at Georgia senators ahead of runoff elections Jan. 5.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Trump complicates Georgia Republicans’ COVID-19 relief message
Trump’s decision to slam the latest round of pandemic relief from Congress could complicate matters for Georgia Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to replace Harris in Senate, become state’s first Latino senator
The state’s senior Democratic senator, Dianne Feinstein, encouraged Gov. Gavin Newsom to name Padilla, who worked for Feinstein in the 1990s.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: Runoff the red-nosed reindeer
The CQ Roll Call newsroom is tracking campaigns around the country and sharing the best stories, with some extras, with this weekly At the Races newsletter.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Democrat Rita Hart files House challenge to six-vote Iowa loss
After certified results showed her six votes behind Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Hart filed a challenge with the House citing 22 excluded votes.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
GOP has outside spending advantage in Georgia runoffs
Republican outside groups spending more than twice as much as Democratic ones in the Georgia Senate runoffs, which will determine control of the chamber.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Scant mention of COVID-19 compromise as Georgia Senate candidates hold rallies
In Georgia, Ivanka Trump rallied with Republican Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, while Kamala Harris joined Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: Mitch’s last-minute shopping
The CQ Roll Call newsroom is tracking campaigns around the country and sharing the best stories, with some extras, with this weekly At the Races newsletter.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Biden rallies Democrats in Georgia Senate runoffs as GOP plays up one-party rule as a danger
Biden's socially distanced Georgia rally comes as other Democrats have kept campaigning largely virtual, and GOP is demonizing leaders of the progressive wing.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
November results leave little doubt: Georgia Senate runoffs are Toss-ups
Public polls show the race is close, but given how polls performed, the real test is how people actually voted last month, and both races were close.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Georgia turnout efforts ramp up with November lessons in mind
Democrats have stepped up door-knocking, while the GOP is working to ensure that voters who think November was rigged against Trump still turn out.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Loeffler, Perdue buck Trump in vote for defense bill
Georgia senators facing runoff elections supported a defense bill that Trump has said he would veto. The bill passed the House overhwelmingly on Tuesday.