Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Warnock Scores Historic Win; Ossoff Claims Victory

Democrat Raphael Warnock defeated Republican U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler to become the first Black senator in Georgia history, capturing one of two Georgia runoffs that will decide control of the U.S. Senate and shape Joe Biden’s presidency.

In the other contest, Democrat Jon Ossoff declared victory as he held a slim but widening lead over U.S. Sen. David Perdue. If Ossoff prevails, Democrats will hold control of Congress when Biden takes office on Jan. 20….