Barack and Michelle Obama.With just days to go beforeGeorgia’s Senate runoff election, former PresidentBarack Obamaand former first ladyMichelle Obamaare publicly urging voters to cast their ballots for Democratic incumbent Sen.Raphael Warnock.In a robocall made to voters this week, Mrs. Obama says, “Hey there, this isMichelle Obamaand I’m calling to make sure you have a plan to vote for Reverend Raphael Warnock.“This election is going to very close and there are a lot of folks on the other side hoping you stay home, but we need you to get out and vote one more time for Raphael Warnock.“Another recorded call from Mrs. Obama will make its way to voters on election day, and offers a similar message.Meanwhile, former President Obama appears in atelevised adfor Warnock, in which he says he’s known the reverend for years, calling him “a man of great moral integrity.“Georgia’s Senate runoff, which is set for Tuesday, comes after Warnock and his Republican challengerHerschel Walkerearned a near-equal share of votes in November’s general election, with neither reaching the required 50% vote threshold to win the race outright.Raphael Warnock, Herschel Walker.Prince Williams/Wireimage; Cindy Ord/GettySen. Warnock, 53, won his first election inJan. 2021— another vote that went to a runoff — marking the first time since 2014 that Democrats gained control of the state, as 35-year-oldJon Ossoffalso won for the Democratic Party that year.Former first lady Obama alsorecorded a robocall for Warnock in that race, while former President Obamacampaignedon his behalf.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Warnock’s 2022 campaign has been perhaps even more noteworthy, in large part due to the controversy that’s hounded his opponent’s campaign.In recent weeks, two women have come forward to allege that Walker — who’s said he’s staunchly anti-abortion — pressured them to terminate their pregnancies after he learned they were expecting his children.Walker has deniedthose claims, calling them “lies” and saying he didn’t know the women. The women, meanwhile, have provided media outlets with voicemails and cards they say are from Walker, in an effort to illustrate the alleged romantic relationships with the former football star.
Barack and Michelle Obama.
With just days to go beforeGeorgia’s Senate runoff election, former PresidentBarack Obamaand former first ladyMichelle Obamaare publicly urging voters to cast their ballots for Democratic incumbent Sen.Raphael Warnock.In a robocall made to voters this week, Mrs. Obama says, “Hey there, this isMichelle Obamaand I’m calling to make sure you have a plan to vote for Reverend Raphael Warnock.“This election is going to very close and there are a lot of folks on the other side hoping you stay home, but we need you to get out and vote one more time for Raphael Warnock.“Another recorded call from Mrs. Obama will make its way to voters on election day, and offers a similar message.Meanwhile, former President Obama appears in atelevised adfor Warnock, in which he says he’s known the reverend for years, calling him “a man of great moral integrity.“Georgia’s Senate runoff, which is set for Tuesday, comes after Warnock and his Republican challengerHerschel Walkerearned a near-equal share of votes in November’s general election, with neither reaching the required 50% vote threshold to win the race outright.Raphael Warnock, Herschel Walker.Prince Williams/Wireimage; Cindy Ord/GettySen. Warnock, 53, won his first election inJan. 2021— another vote that went to a runoff — marking the first time since 2014 that Democrats gained control of the state, as 35-year-oldJon Ossoffalso won for the Democratic Party that year.Former first lady Obama alsorecorded a robocall for Warnock in that race, while former President Obamacampaignedon his behalf.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Warnock’s 2022 campaign has been perhaps even more noteworthy, in large part due to the controversy that’s hounded his opponent’s campaign.In recent weeks, two women have come forward to allege that Walker — who’s said he’s staunchly anti-abortion — pressured them to terminate their pregnancies after he learned they were expecting his children.Walker has deniedthose claims, calling them “lies” and saying he didn’t know the women. The women, meanwhile, have provided media outlets with voicemails and cards they say are from Walker, in an effort to illustrate the alleged romantic relationships with the former football star.
With just days to go beforeGeorgia’s Senate runoff election, former PresidentBarack Obamaand former first ladyMichelle Obamaare publicly urging voters to cast their ballots for Democratic incumbent Sen.Raphael Warnock.
In a robocall made to voters this week, Mrs. Obama says, “Hey there, this isMichelle Obamaand I’m calling to make sure you have a plan to vote for Reverend Raphael Warnock.
“This election is going to very close and there are a lot of folks on the other side hoping you stay home, but we need you to get out and vote one more time for Raphael Warnock.”
Another recorded call from Mrs. Obama will make its way to voters on election day, and offers a similar message.
Meanwhile, former President Obama appears in atelevised adfor Warnock, in which he says he’s known the reverend for years, calling him “a man of great moral integrity.”
Georgia’s Senate runoff, which is set for Tuesday, comes after Warnock and his Republican challengerHerschel Walkerearned a near-equal share of votes in November’s general election, with neither reaching the required 50% vote threshold to win the race outright.
Raphael Warnock, Herschel Walker.Prince Williams/Wireimage; Cindy Ord/Getty
Sen. Warnock, 53, won his first election inJan. 2021— another vote that went to a runoff — marking the first time since 2014 that Democrats gained control of the state, as 35-year-oldJon Ossoffalso won for the Democratic Party that year.
Former first lady Obama alsorecorded a robocall for Warnock in that race, while former President Obamacampaignedon his behalf.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Warnock’s 2022 campaign has been perhaps even more noteworthy, in large part due to the controversy that’s hounded his opponent’s campaign.
In recent weeks, two women have come forward to allege that Walker — who’s said he’s staunchly anti-abortion — pressured them to terminate their pregnancies after he learned they were expecting his children.
Walker has deniedthose claims, calling them “lies” and saying he didn’t know the women. The women, meanwhile, have provided media outlets with voicemails and cards they say are from Walker, in an effort to illustrate the alleged romantic relationships with the former football star.
source: people.com
