Johnny Isakson Republican Johnny Isakson Republican The 2010 United States Senate election in Georgia took place on November 2, 2010.

Senator Johnny Isakson won re-election to a second term.

[1] Thurmond was the underdog in trying to become the first African-American to serve Georgia in the U.S. Senate.

"[7] Isakson defended his record, saying, "Big business is not evil.

"[8] Despite the fact all political prognosticators classified the race as being safe for Isakson by August 20, he stated that Thurmond was a potentially formidable candidate, and that he would take nothing for granted.