U.S. Sen. David Perdue of Georgia will be placed in quarantine after learning he was in contact with a staff member who tested positive for coronavirus, his campaign announced Thursday.
According to campaign officials, Perdue, 71, learned of his potential exposure on Thursday morning. The quarantine will force the Republican to step down from the campaign with just a few days to Georgia’s important run-off votes.
“Both Senator Perdue and his wife tested negative today, but according to his doctor’s recommendations and in accordance with CDC guidelines, they will be in quarantine,” the Perdue campaign said in a statement. “The senator and his wife have been tested regularly throughout the campaign, and the team will continue to follow CDC guidelines. Further information will be provided if available.”
Perdue will face Democrat Jon Ossoff in a January 5 runoff. Co-Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler will Rev. Raphael Warnock dared in the other game. The results of the two races will determine the control of the Senate in the next Congress.
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