2010 Georgia Senate - Isakson vs. Thurmond

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Final Results
Georgia Snapshot

Final Results:
RCP Ranking:
2010 Key Races:
Governor | GA-2 | GA-8 | GA-12

----------PAST KEY RACES----------


2008:
President | Senate | GA-8
2006: Governor | GA-8 | GA-12
2004: President | Senate | GA-3

Race Analysis

In 2002, Georgia snapped. The state had been among the last in the South to cling to its Democratic roots: Bill Clinton carried the state in 1992, and a coalition of African Americans and rural whites had kept the Democrats in control of the Governor’s mansion, the legislature and even a Senate seat.

All of that changed in 2002, as rural whites revolted, throwing out the state’s Democratic governor, senator, and legislature. Two years later, Johnny Isakson rolled to a 58-40 win over Congresswoman Denise Majette.

There’s not much to indicate things will be different in 2010. Isakson has a decent opponent in State Labor Commissioner Mike Thurmond.  But there's still no reason to believe that Isakson is vulnerable this cycle, or that Georgia voters are embracing President Obama’s agenda.

Poll Data
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