Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Catherine Cortez Masto issued the following statement on Democrats’ historic runoff victories in Georgia and winning back the majority in the United States Senate:
“The runoff victories for Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are a historic achievement that will bring better representation for hardworking Georgians and a Senate majority laser-focused on the needs of the American people. Reverend Warnock has shown what it means to lead with moral clarity as a pastor and community leader, and we need that more than ever right now in Washington. Jon Ossoff has been working relentlessly to deliver more direct relief to Georgians during this pandemic and root out the political corruption blocking so much progress in Congress. Raphael and Jon have earned the trust and support of voters across Georgia in a record-breaking election, and we look forward to fighting alongside them for health, jobs and justice in the Senate.
“With the extraordinary election of these two public servants in Georgia, Democrats have successfully flipped four seats from Republican control this cycle and will hold a majority in the U.S. Senate. To the voters, the grassroots supporters, the volunteers and the countless partners who helped us overcome steep odds to win these races and flip the Senate: thank you.”
Democrats began the 2020 election cycle facing a tough map on the road to win back the Senate. In November, Democrats flipped two critical seats in the West from red to blue in Colorado and Arizona, protected our incumbents in competitive races, and held an open seat in New Mexico — putting us on the path to winning both seats in Georgia and the majority.
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