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OnPolitics: The last outstanding Senate race, explained

People gather during a get out the vote rally Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Atlanta, during early voting for the Senate runoff election.

Hey there, OnPolitics readers. All eyes are on Georgia, as early voting is ongoing for the final outstanding Senate race of the midterms.

While Democrats have guaranteed control of the Senate, reporter Ken Tran writes, a win could expand their majority and power.

What to know:

  • The runoff election is between incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker.

  • Georgia’s runoff election day is Dec. 6, though early voting is underway.

  • Voters will decide between the two candidates after neither Warnock nor Walker secured 50% of the vote in November.

🗳️More on what’s at stake: Guide to Georgia’s Senate runoff election.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: The last outstanding Senate race of the midterm elections, explained