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GOP Sen. Perdue in Quarantine with Days Until Georgia Runoff Election

Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) revealed Thursday that he will self-quarantine after coming into close contact with someone who recently tested positive for COVID-19. Perdue said his test result came back negative.
The quarantine comes at a time when the stakes couldn’t be higher. Perdue faces a runoff election next week against Democrat Jon Ossoff. Perdue. Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) is also preparing for a runoff against Democrat Rev. Raphael Warnock.
The Jan. 5 Georgia runoff elections will ultimately determine which party controls the U.S. Senate.
Thanks to everyone who has called, texted, and reached out. Bonnie and I are at home, feeling great, and getting ready to ring in the new year — with a whole lot of virtual campaigning!
Hope you all have a safe, happy, and healthy New Year’s Eve! pic.twitter.com/84LUFj1jFc
— David Perdue (@Perduesenate) January 1, 2021
Statement from our campaign: pic.twitter.com/3U3TJ9Va9l
— David Perdue (@Perduesenate) December 31, 2020
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