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Jon Ossoff

Democratic · Says not running

U.S. senator from Georgia; re-elected in November 2026.

Latest move

Won re-election to a second U.S. Senate term from Georgia, defeating Republican Rep. Mike Collins. thecurrentga.org ↗ · Nov 3

Are they running in 2028?

Said in an October 2026 debate: "I have zero interest in running for president." Stays on this list because markets still price him above our 10% threshold.

Where Jon Ossoff stands

12 of 12 issues have a clear enough record to place on our scale. Dates show how recent each source is, and older statements may not reflect current views.

Cost of living

Makes affordability the core of his message, citing tariffs, the Iran war and rising health insurance costs.
More gov. supportMore free market
ajc.com ↗ · Sep 2026

Health care

Strongly supports the ACA, tried to restore its enhanced premium credits and opposed the 2025 Medicaid changes.
Public optionPrivate choice
ajc.com ↗ · Sep 2026

Immigration

Backs deporting people here illegally who commit crimes; sharply criticizes Trump's raids and detention conditions.
Expand pathwaysStricter limits
ajc.com ↗ · Sep 2026

Abortion

Condemns Georgia's 2019 abortion law and supports federal protections for abortion rights.
Protect accessRestrict access
ajc.com ↗ · Sep 2026

Taxes

Argues the 2025 tax cuts mainly benefited the wealthy; proposed tax cuts for small businesses and farmers.
Fund programsCut taxes
ajc.com ↗ · Sep 2026

Crime & safety

Has sponsored legislation targeting human trafficking and border crime.
Reform-focusedEnforcement-focused
ajc.com ↗ · Sep 2026

Education

Said "you shouldn't have to take on a penny of debt to get a degree from a public college" and backed expanding Pell Grants.
More public fundingMore school choice

Climate & energy

Opposed the 2025 GOP tax law's cuts to clean energy incentives, saying "it takes a hatchet to the fast-growing industry" in Georgia.
Faster clean-energy shiftPrioritize energy costs
ajc.com ↗ · Jul 2025

Foreign policy

Opposes the Iran war, calling it a "regime change war-of-choice" launched without congressional authorization.
More engaged abroadFocus at home
ajc.com ↗ · Sep 2026

Trade & tariffs

Opposes Trump's tariffs, arguing a trade war is a tax on consumers.
Open tradeTariffs to protect industry
ajc.com ↗ · Sep 2026

Guns

Voted for the 2022 bipartisan gun law, saying it would save lives "by strengthening background checks."
Stricter gun lawsProtect gun rights

AI & technology

Asked federal regulators whether tech firms' pledges to pay for data center power are enforceable, warning costs could pass to Georgia families.
More regulationFewer rules
ossoff.senate.gov ↗ · Apr 2026 · wrdw.com ↗ Apr 2026
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