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Senator Jon Ossoff wins reelection, holding Georgia for Democrats - Reuters

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Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff has won reelection in Georgia. The victory secures the Senate seat and keeps the state in Democratic hands.

Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff has won reelection in Georgia.: Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff has won reelection in Georgia.
The victory secures the Senate seat and keeps the state in Democratic hands.: The victory secures the Senate seat and keeps the state in Democratic hands.

Senator Jon Ossoff wins reelection, holding Georgia for Democrats    Reuters

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