As âHigher Groundâ by Stevie Wonder played, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Rev. Raphael Warnock jumped on the back of a truck wearing a blue suit, rainbow polka dot tie and a smile on his face. âThis is a defining moment in American history,â said Warnock as he kicked off his rally to inform voters before the upcoming Jan. 5 runoff election in Athens on Friday afternoon. Warnock is running against Republican incumbent Sen. Kelly Loeffler. Warnock is touring cities across Georgia and stopped by 40 Watt Club to speak on the importance of the runoff election and his values. The rally featured several other speakers including city commissioners, students and organization members.