Perdue Drops Plan For 2022 Rematch With Warnock

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports:

Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue will not launch a comeback bid next year, clearing the way for other Republicans to enter what could be a crowded 2022 race against Democrat Raphael Warnock.

Perdue announced the decision Tuesday just days after filing campaign paperwork exploring a challenge against Warnock, who won a Jan. 5 runoff against former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler.

“This is a personal decision, not a political one. I am confident whoever wins the Republican primary next year will defeat the Democrat candidate in the general election for this seat, and I will do everything I can to make that happen.”

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