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Jon Ossoff

Jon Ossoff

Senate Georgia U.S. Senate

Start with an interview with Jon Ossoff. Then hear the speech from February 7 that has taken the politi-sphere by storm. Senator Ossoff has, perhaps, coined a term that may stick: "the Epstein Class." As in: "It's the Epstein class that is ruling our country." If we, along with Atlanta GA's Fulton County, can get Senator Ossoff re-elected we will have grown our ability to join the "kitchen table" to the democracy movement.

And see Dan Pfeiffer's advice to Democrats for "avoiding false choices that bedevil [our] messaging". "The story of the Epstein Files is the story of the American economy. There are two sets of rules: one for the elites and one for everyone else…. This is why the term 'Epstein Class,' coined by Ro Khanna and popularized by Jon Ossoff, is so powerful. It links the economic story that dominates people's lives with the Epstein Files, which dominate political conversations in the media."

Jon Ossoff was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1987. He earned a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 2009 and a master's degree from the London School of Economics in 2013. His career experience includes working as the managing director and CEO of the filmmaking company Insights TWI and a deputy communications chief, campaign manager, senior legislative assistant, and legislative correspondent to U.S. House Representative Hank Johnson. For a thorough biography see Legistorm.

Jon is one of few United States Senators whose campaigns refuse to accept campaign contributions from corporate PACs or federal lobbyists. He has introduced legislation to ban corporate PACs altogether and is leading the charge to ban stock trading by Members of Congress, helping pass a Congressional stock trading ban through a major Senate Committee for the first time. Don't miss the "Legislative Workhorse" section of his campaign site.

The Race

Ossoff's 2026 race is one of two Democratic-held Senate seats in states Trump won. As of early 2026 this seat is rated a Toss-up by Cook Political Report and Lean Dem by Sabato's Crystal Ball — the only Democratic-held toss-up in either column. (The only Republican toss-up is Susan Collins, ME.) Ossoff's prospects improved markedly when Governor Kemp chose not to run, creating confusion in the Republican primary. Read Force Multiplier's summary of the race.

  • Primary date: May 19, 2026 — runoff if needed: June 16, 2026

The Opponents

The Republican primary field is divided among three hopefuls — Carter, Collins, and Dooley. American Bridge has detailed reporting: here is a representative case, and here are the others. Whoever wins the Republican primary, the general election remains a toss-up.

Endorsements & Support

Jon Ossoff and John Lewis
Jon Ossoff and John Lewis