Republican Kelly Loeffler was officially sworn in as the newest senator for the state of Georgia during a ceremony held in the US Capitol
Loeffler, a political novice and businesswoman, will take over the seat previously held by former Republican senator Johnny Isakson who retired at the end of last year over health concerns. Vice President Mike Pence administered the oath of office to Loeffler on the floor of the Senate. Following the official swearing-in, a ceremonial re-enactment will take place in the Old Senate Chamber.With Loeffler Senate pick, Georgia governor looks to win back suburbs for GOPGeorgia's Republican Gov.
Doug Collins, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee who has been a vocal defender of the President during the impeachment fight, CNN has previously reported, but the governor picked Loeffler instead. Read MoreLoeffler previously served as an executive at a financial services firm in Atlanta, but left the post after her Senate appointment. She is also known as a co-owner of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream and had considered running for Senate in 2014.
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