Victories by Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff flipped control of the Senate, opening a a crucial pathway for Biden's administration to reshape the federal courts.
"It can no longer be denied: The new Georgia is real, here to stay and is essential to the efforts to protect our democracy," writes Nsé Ufot, CEO of the the New Georgia Project.
Jon Ossoff's and Rev. Raphael Warnock's win guarantee Democrats party control of the Senate where Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will have authority to cast the tie-breaking vote.
On the ballot, voters have the opportunity to change the tide through legislation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, job opportunities, healthcare and social justice.
Exit polling available from November suggests Black voters made up 29% of the electorate, but they make up 30% of registered voters. This could mean there’s an opportunity for growth heading into the runoffs.
1.2 million absentee ballots were requested in the upcoming Senate runoff race which could signal a positive outcome for Democrats in the Peach State.
The news comes after voting rights activists again accused election officials of voter suppression, voicing concerns that lack of accessibility limits access for Black and Latino voters.
Black women invested in this election with the promise that their votes would produce action towards legislation eradicating blocked accessways to wellness without the threat of patriarchy and misogynoir, bridled under the umbrella of white supremacy.
Jon Ossoff wins round one of voting in referendum on Trump.
