Loeffler Beats Collins For Spot In Senate Special Election Runoff

Collins called Loeffler to concede Tuesday night and immediately offered his endorsement in a Twitter statement. “I look forward to all Republicans coming together,” he said.

Associated Press

Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler is headed to a Jan. 5 runoff against Democrat Rev. Raphael Warnock.

Loeffler, a wealthy businesswoman and political newcomer, was appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp in December to fill the seat held by Sen. Johnny Isakson and has fought a bruising campaign this year mostly focused on Rep. Doug Collins, who challenged her from the right.

The special election structure forced 21 candidates all onto the same ballot, all but guaranteeing a Jan. 5 runoff.