Raphael began his career in 2001, when he was named senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been the senior pastor of Ebenezer for more than two decades, and he is the first non-King family member to hold the position.
Why is Jon Ossoff the senior senator?
Warnock announced his candidacy for the United States Senate in 2020, running in a special election to replace retiring Senator Johnny Isakson. He won the Democratic primary and then the general election, becoming Georgia’s first Black senator in the state’s history.
Warnock has advocated for the passage of the COVID-19 relief bill, voting rights legislation, and Medicaid expansion during his time in the Senate. He has also been a vocal opponent of the Trump administration, speaking out against racism and police brutality.
Warnock is a devout Christian and an outspoken advocate for social justice. He has received numerous awards for his community service, including the prestigious Martin Luther King Jr. Nonviolent Peace Prize in 2014.
