Raphael Warnock

U.S. Senator and Baptist minister

Raphael Warnock - U.S. Senator and Baptist minister
Born

July 23rd, 1969
56 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Elected to the United States Senate in 2020, served as the senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Focused on social justice, healthcare, and economic issues. Graduated from Morehouse College and earned a divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary. Before Senate, served in various leadership roles within church and community organizations.

Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2020

Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church

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