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Jon
Ossoff

Jon Ossoff is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Senator from Georgia, seeking reelection in November 2026.

Background

Jon Ossoff is a Democratic U.S. Senator from Georgia, serving since January 20, 2021, after winning the state's January 2021 Senate runoff election. He was born and raised in Georgia and currently lives in Atlanta. 24

Before entering the Senate, Ossoff worked as a legislative assistant for foreign affairs and defense policy for Representative Hank Johnson from 2007 to 2012. He then served as CEO of Insight TWI, a small business producing investigative journalism that exposed war crimes, public corruption, human trafficking, and organized crime, from 2013 to 2021. 2

Ossoff holds a B.S. from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service (2009) and an M.Sc. from the London School of Economics (2013). 4

In 2026, Ossoff is seeking reelection to the Senate seat he currently holds. His campaign has drawn endorsements including from former President Barack Obama. 1112

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. Senate, Georgia
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Senator for Georgia
Website
electjon.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How Jon Ossoff voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 23, 2023 to Sep 30, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
1,606
missed
3.8%
with their party’s majority
97%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 30, 2026 · Senate · PN1129 · Economy & jobs
    Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
    On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 28, 2026 · Senate · S4668 · Education
    A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes.
    On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Aug 8, 2026 · Senate · PN1078 · Crime & public safety
    Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General
    On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Aug 8, 2026 · Senate · HR6500 · Taxes & budget
    An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
    On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Aug 7, 2026 · Senate · HR5334 · Foreign policy & defense
    An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.
    On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed · against their party's majority
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Jul 28, 2026 · Senate · PN1092 · Foreign policy & defense
    Walter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence
    On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Jun 5, 2026 · Senate · S2 · Taxes & budget
    An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.
    On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Apr 16, 2026 · Senate · HJRES140 · Climate & energy
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
    On the Joint Resolution · Joint Resolution Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,606 votes →

Timeline

  1. Oct 11
    poll
    Trafalgar poll shows Ossoff extending lead: 51% to Collins' 43%

    A Trafalgar Group poll of 1,101 likely voters conducted October 7–9 showed Ossoff at 51% and Collins at 43%, with 5.9% undecided and a margin of error of ±2.9 percentage points, extending Ossoff's lead over Collins.

    Jon Ossoff extends lead over Mike Collins in Georgia Senate race poll · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 9
    news
    Post-debate analysis: pollster says Ossoff's debate strategy 'was effective and appears to have worked'

    Following the October 8 debate, a pollster assessed that Ossoff's debate strategy was effective, giving him fresh odds of fending off Republican challenger Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate race.

    Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff gets fresh odds of fending off Republican challenger Mike Collins in Georgia Senate race as they clash in first debate: His strategy ‘was effective and appears to have worked,’ pollster says - NewsBreak · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 8
    debate
    Ossoff and Collins clash in first statewide Georgia Senate debate

    Ossoff and Collins met in their first statewide Senate debate, hosted by Gray Media and Atlanta News First. They sparred over tariffs, inflation, healthcare and Medicaid, immigration, data centers, and the Iran war, as well as personal allegations. Ossoff pledged to repeal tariffs and argued Medicaid cuts threatened rural hospitals; Collins defended the administration's policies.

    Ossoff and Collins trade personal attacks during heated Georgia Senate debate · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 8
    endorsement
    Barack Obama endorses Ossoff in new campaign ad

    Former President Barack Obama endorsed Senator Jon Ossoff in a campaign ad released October 8, saying voting for Ossoff offered a chance to 'protect voting rights, stand up for Civil Rights, and help build an economy that works for everyone.'

    President Barack Obama Encourages Georgians to Vote for Jon Ossoff In New Ad - Jon Ossoff for U.S. Senate · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 6
    controversy
    AJC reports controversy over Ossoff's opposition to congressional stock-trading ban

    The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Republican criticism that Ossoff had blocked a congressional stock-trading-ban bill. Ossoff said he opposed it because Republicans added provisions that weakened it, including an exemption for President Trump and no requirement to sell existing holdings, and argued his own stricter proposal should be considered instead.

    Why did Ossoff oppose a congressional stock trading ban? It’s complicated. · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 2
    poll
    Wedgewood poll shows Ossoff at 55%, Collins at 45%

    A Wedgewood poll of 600 likely voters conducted around October 2–3 showed Ossoff leading Collins 55% to 45%, with a margin of error of ±4 points.

    2026 Georgia Senate Polling - The Hill and DDHQ · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Oct 2
    news
    GOTV rounds begin in Georgia ahead of November election

    Get-out-the-vote efforts began in Georgia in early October ahead of the November 3, 2026 general election, in which Ossoff is the Democratic incumbent seeking reelection.

    GOTV Rounds begin in Georgia · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 15
    poll
    Ossoff leads Collins in Georgia Senate race poll

    A poll reported around September 15 showed Ossoff leading Collins in the Georgia Senate race, giving Ossoff fresh odds of holding his seat.

    Jon Ossoff leads Mike Collins in Georgia Senate race poll · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 13
    poll
    Trafalgar poll shows Ossoff leading Collins in Georgia Senate race

    A Trafalgar poll conducted September 10–12 among likely voters showed Ossoff ahead of Collins in the Georgia U.S. Senate race.

    "Trafalgar poll | 9/10-9/12 LV US Senate Georgia 2026 🟦 ... · Sep 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Defend the Vote organization
    The organization's news archive states it endorsed Ossoff's reelection bid; exact date not established in sources reviewed. wedefendthevote.org
  • MoveOn organization
    MoveOn's endorsement page states it is proud to endorse Jon Ossoff for Georgia Senate; listed by October 2026. front.moveon.org
  • Barack Obama, former U.S. president official
    Obama endorsed Ossoff in a campaign video, saying "By voting for Jon Ossoff, we have the chance to protect voting rights, stand up for Civil Rights, and help build an economy that works for everyone." wsbtv.com · Oct 8, 2026
  • Donald Chase, chair of the Georgia Peanut Commission (Republican) official
    Chase said he planned to vote for Ossoff in his personal capacity; the AJC specified this was not an endorsement on behalf of the commission. thehill.com · Sep 28, 2026
  • Gail Fry, Toccoa commissioner and former mayor (Republican) official
    Lifelong Republican backing Ossoff; cited federal funding Ossoff secured for Toccoa, as reported by the New York Times. nytimes.com · Aug 29, 2026
  • Jeff Flake, former Republican U.S. senator from Arizona official
    Flake backed Ossoff despite policy differences, citing Ossoff's character, constituent work, and respect for the institution. cbsnews.com · Aug 6, 2026
  • Scott James Matheson, Valdosta mayor (Republican) official
    Matheson, a Republican mayor, endorsed Ossoff alongside Julie Smith of Tifton. electjon.com · Aug 6, 2026
  • Julie Smith, Tifton mayor (Republican) official
    Smith, a Republican mayor, endorsed Ossoff. The campaign quoted her saying, "He's been very good to South Georgia." electjon.com · Aug 6, 2026
  • Actors' Equity Association union
    The union's National Council voted to endorse Ossoff. It represents professional actors and stage managers; the endorsement was made by the association, not all members individually. actorsequity.org · May 21, 2026
  • March On PAC organization
    The PAC announced its endorsement of Ossoff for reelection to the U.S. Senate. marchonpac.com · Apr 22, 2026

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2020U.S. Senate GA · DWon2,374,51947.9%

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$97.99M
Spent
$59.73M
Cash on hand
$42.59M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record S8GA00180(opens in a new tab)

Sources 28

  1. [1] Jon Ossoff extends lead over Mike Collins in Georgia Senate race poll(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff gets fresh odds of fending off Republican challenger Mike Collins in Georgia Senate race as they clash in first debate: His strategy ‘was effective and appears to have worked,’ pollster says - NewsBreak(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Read the full transcript from the U.S. Senate debate ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] Former President Barack Obama endorses Keisha Lance ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  5. [5] Ossoff and Collins trade personal attacks during heated Georgia Senate debate(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  6. [6] President Barack Obama Encourages Georgians to Vote for Jon Ossoff In New Ad - Jon Ossoff for U.S. Senate(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  7. [7] 2026 Georgia Senate Polling - The Hill and DDHQ(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  8. [8] Why did Ossoff oppose a congressional stock trading ban? It’s complicated.(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  9. [9] GOTV Rounds begin in Georgia(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  10. [10] Jon Ossoff : MoveOn: People-Powered Progress(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  11. [11] GOP chair of Georgia Peanut Commission backs Ossoff for Senate(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  12. [12] Jon Ossoff leads Mike Collins in Georgia Senate race poll(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  13. [13] "Trafalgar poll | 9/10-9/12 LV US Senate Georgia 2026 🟦 ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 13, 2026
  14. [14] www.nytimes.com · 2026/08/29 · usIn Georgia, Jon Ossoff Courts Broad Appeal With an Anti-Trump ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 29, 2026
  15. [15] 3 Republicans endorse Jon Ossoff in Georgia Senate race as ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
  16. [16] Two Key South Georgia GOP Mayors Endorse Sen. Ossoff(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
  17. [17] Actors' Equity Association Endorses Jon Ossoff for United ...(opens in a new tab) May 21, 2026
  18. [18] Press Release | March On PAC Endorses Jon Ossoff for U.S. Senate, Announces Georgia Slate as Key Battleground in Fight for Democracy and Working Families - March On PAC(opens in a new tab) Apr 24, 2026
  19. [19] The News Archives - Page 4 of 22(opens in a new tab) Apr 17, 2026
  20. [20] Sen. Ossoff Helps Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Lower ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 13, 2026
  21. [21] www.ossoff.senate.gov · press-releases · sen-ossoffSen. Ossoff Statement on Iran – U.S. Senator for Georgia Jon ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 28, 2026
  22. [22] Sen. Ossoff Delivering Resources to Strengthen Public Safety in South Fulton(opens in a new tab) Feb 10, 2026
  23. [23] “This Bill is a Disaster for the State of Georgia” – U.S. ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 1, 2025
  24. [24] Sen. Ossoff Advances Key Bipartisan Voting Rights Legislation(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2022
  25. [25] Sen. Ossoff Statement on Passage of Inflation Reduction Act(opens in a new tab) Aug 7, 2022
  26. [26] Sen. Ossoff Statement on Bipartisan Action to Prevent Gun ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 23, 2022
  27. [27] Sen. Ossoff on Roe v. Wade(opens in a new tab) May 3, 2022
  28. [28] Sen. Ossoff-Cosponsored Bill to Upgrade Georgia's Public Schools ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 19, 2021
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