December 10, 2020 • TheOnion.com
On January 5, Georgia voters will return to the polls to vote in runoff elections for both of the state’s Senate seats. The Onion answers the most pressing questions about the Georgia Senate runoffs.
Q: Why are there runoff elections?
A: Georgia state law requires a runoff when results indicate Black voters were insufficiently disenfranchised the first time around.
Q: Who are the candidates?
A: Four total losers who couldn’t win an election outright.
Q: Is there anything I should know about the candidates?
A: No, party affiliation is listed on the ballot.
Q: Why is turnout expected to be lower than in the general election?
A: With runoffs in January, Georgians may balk at waiting in line to vote when it’s a bone-chilling 70 degrees outside.
