The stakes have changed since Sen. Johnny Isakson announced his retirement over the summer.
There’s now an impeachment inquiry in the House of Representatives over President Donald Trump’s phone call with Ukraine’s leader. That could affect who’ll be chosen to succeed Georgia’s senior senator.
Sen. Isakson leaves office Dec. 31. There’s no clear timeline on a potential senate impeachment trial.
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