A former federal prosecutor who served under President Barack Obama said Friday he plans to join the race to challenge newly sworn-in Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia.
Ed Tarver of Augusta, who served as U.S. attorney for Georgia’s Southern District during Obama’s two terms, is the second Democrat to confirm plans to seek the seat that three-term GOP Sen. Johnny Isakson left at the end of 2019 because of faltering health.
Democrat Matt Lieberman, son of former senator and vice presidential candidate Joe Lieberman, launched his Senate campaign in October.
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