Jon
Ossoff
Jon Ossoff is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Senator from Georgia, seeking reelection in November 2026.
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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 & jobsKeith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of LaborOn the Nomination · Nomination ConfirmedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Sep 28, 2026 · Senate · S4668 · EducationA 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 PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Aug 8, 2026 · Senate · PN1078 · Crime & public safetyTodd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney GeneralOn the Nomination · Nomination ConfirmedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Aug 8, 2026 · Senate · HR6500 · Taxes & budgetAn act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.On Passage of the Bill · Bill PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Aug 7, 2026 · Senate · HR5334 · Foreign policy & defenseAn 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 majorityOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Jul 28, 2026 · Senate · PN1092 · Foreign policy & defenseWalter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National IntelligenceOn the Nomination · Nomination ConfirmedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Jun 5, 2026 · Senate · S2 · Taxes & budgetAn original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.On Passage of the Bill · Bill PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)No
- Apr 16, 2026 · Senate · HJRES140 · Climate & energyA 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 PassedOfficial 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
- Oct 11pollTrafalgar 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) - Oct 9newsPost-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) - Oct 8debateOssoff 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) - Oct 8endorsementBarack 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) - Oct 6controversyAJC 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) - Oct 2pollWedgewood 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) - Oct 2newsGOTV 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) - Sep 15pollOssoff 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) - Sep 13pollTrafalgar 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 organizationThe organization's news archive states it endorsed Ossoff's reelection bid; exact date not established in sources reviewed. wedefendthevote.org
- MoveOn organizationMoveOn'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 officialObama 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) officialChase 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) officialLifelong 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 officialFlake 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) officialMatheson, a Republican mayor, endorsed Ossoff alongside Julie Smith of Tifton. electjon.com · Aug 6, 2026
- Julie Smith, Tifton mayor (Republican) officialSmith, 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 unionThe 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 organizationThe 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.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | U.S. Senate GA · D | Won | 2,374,519 | 47.9% |
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] Jon Ossoff extends lead over Mike Collins in Georgia Senate race poll(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [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] Read the full transcript from the U.S. Senate debate ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] Former President Barack Obama endorses Keisha Lance ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [5] Ossoff and Collins trade personal attacks during heated Georgia Senate debate(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [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] 2026 Georgia Senate Polling - The Hill and DDHQ(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [8] Why did Ossoff oppose a congressional stock trading ban? It’s complicated.(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [9] GOTV Rounds begin in Georgia(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [10] Jon Ossoff : MoveOn: People-Powered Progress(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [11] GOP chair of Georgia Peanut Commission backs Ossoff for Senate(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [12] Jon Ossoff leads Mike Collins in Georgia Senate race poll(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [13] "Trafalgar poll | 9/10-9/12 LV US Senate Georgia 2026 🟦 ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 13, 2026
- [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] 3 Republicans endorse Jon Ossoff in Georgia Senate race as ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
- [16] Two Key South Georgia GOP Mayors Endorse Sen. Ossoff(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
- [17] Actors' Equity Association Endorses Jon Ossoff for United ...(opens in a new tab) May 21, 2026
- [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] The News Archives - Page 4 of 22(opens in a new tab) Apr 17, 2026
- [20] Sen. Ossoff Helps Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Lower ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 13, 2026
- [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] Sen. Ossoff Delivering Resources to Strengthen Public Safety in South Fulton(opens in a new tab) Feb 10, 2026
- [23] “This Bill is a Disaster for the State of Georgia” – U.S. ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 1, 2025
- [24] Sen. Ossoff Advances Key Bipartisan Voting Rights Legislation(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2022
- [25] Sen. Ossoff Statement on Passage of Inflation Reduction Act(opens in a new tab) Aug 7, 2022
- [26] Sen. Ossoff Statement on Bipartisan Action to Prevent Gun ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 23, 2022
- [27] Sen. Ossoff on Roe v. Wade(opens in a new tab) May 3, 2022
- [28] Sen. Ossoff-Cosponsored Bill to Upgrade Georgia's Public Schools ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 19, 2021