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Georgia Senate Runoff Set: Brown vs. McNeel on February 17

1/21/2026

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The runoff for the Georgia Senate seat will take place on February 17 between Democrat Lemario Brown and Republican Steven McNeel.
Neither candidate surpassed 50% of the vote, partly because five Republicans split the field.
Republican Sen. John F. Kennedy resigned to focus on his lieutenant governor campaign, creating the vacancy.
Democrats won a Senate seat in December and flipped two Georgia Public Service Commission seats last year, signaling momentum.

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The runoff for the Georgia Senate seat will take place on February 17 between Democrat Lemario Brown and Republican Steven McNeel.
Neither candidate surpassed 50% of the vote, partly because five Republicans split the field.
Republican Sen. John F. Kennedy resigned to focus on his lieutenant governor campaign, creating the vacancy.
Democrats won a Senate seat in December and flipped two Georgia Public Service Commission seats last year, signaling momentum.