By JEFF McMURRAY } to bait violent anti-democratic conspiracy theories or to engage in anti-semitism. In the Senate Jon Ossoff is working to deliver historic investments in clean energy and infrastructure, to build this economy so working families and small businesses thrive, and to root out corruption so government serves the people not private interests with legions of lobbyists. } brief Jon Ossoff sworn in as first Jewish senator from Georgia He will serve a full six-year term, while fellow incoming Sen. Raphael Warnock will be up for re-election in 2022. }) By joining our advisory group, you can help us make GovTrack more useful and engaging to young voters like you. Ossoff is shown as a purple triangle in our ideology-leadership chart below. padding-left: 8px; Counties | top: -1px; .leg-hnt-flex-row { position: relative; background-color: #ccc; He is a graduate of Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. } It was hard not to notice how Rev. $('#candidate-connection-twitter-65254').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); Our mission is to empower every American with the tools to understand and impact Congress. Now, a man is arrested, Georgias Carter will try to protect draft status at pro day, Georgias Stegeman Coliseum closed after ceiling piece falls, DC conflict reflects wider efforts undermining local control, Missing 16-year-old found shot to death in homes backyard, Georgia police say, This beach in Georgia ranks as one of nations best again. When asked about the importance of the race, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R), who represented the district for two decades, told Ballotpedia, "I do think Republicans have to pay attention, and I think it would be a big mistake to allow this district to go to Ossoff, partly because of the psychology nationally, and partly because once a relatively talented person gets in office, its really hard to get rid of them.". I run a small business that exposes corruption, organized crime, and war crimes for news organizations worldwide. font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: -2px !important; Other countries have achieved this. And the fight against socialism and the radical agenda of the Left is very far from over, Loeffler said in a statement. C-SPAN receives no funding from any government. State officials have a deadline of Jan. 22. top: 0px; width: 57%; The Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (H.R. .results_table { display: block; } @media (max-width:600px) { display: block; .widget-row.Green { Cities | display: inline-block; .large-date { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;} His current term ends on January 3, 2027. .votebox-scroll-container { document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content64032298b1067').classList.add('leg-hnt-hide'); Warnock faces voters again in just two years while Ossoff is beginning a 6-year term, Bullock said. Ossoff 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. display: inline; .non_result_row th { .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} Help JNS grow! Senators were briefed and adjusted their stock portfolios instead of preparing the public. We can do these things and defeat the virus together. Source: Screenshot. background-color: grey; color: black; In an emailed statement from his campaign, the former senator congratulated the Democratic Party and my opponent, but did not address Ossoff by name. This is a project of Civic Impulse, LLC. Ossoff is a Georgian Senator with an moderately liberal record, and rhetoric focused on aiding the working, and middle class. .widget-row.Republican { We hope to enable educators to build lesson plans centered around any bill or vote in Congress, even those as recent as yesterday. column-count: auto; background-color: green; Health (8%). column-gap: 1em; State executives | .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { overflow-y: hidden; .election_results_text { Otherwise, look for a phone number on that website to call his office if you have a question. We face an urgent environmental crisis as out-of-control pollution is fast changing the climate, destroying ecosystems, killing off species, and damaging human health. }) Click here for more on the Nov. 3, 2020, Senate general election. font-style: italic; } Consider what weve achieved together when weve brought to bear all that we must: the miraculous industrial mobilization of World War II, the New Deal, the Apollo program. .votebox-results-cell--check { It didnt have to be this way. font-size: 110%; }, .leg-hnt-container { } word-wrap: break-word; .source-link { And Ill introduce legislation to expand the U.S. Public Health Service so it can recruit, train, and deploy more medical teams to clinics across Georgia and the nation. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. In the Senate, Ill fight for equal rights and equal protection under the law for all Americans, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. font-size: 90%; Ill work to reduce our dependence on Chinese supply chains and strengthen domestic producers. Ossoff is next up for reelection in 2026 and serves until Jan 3, 2027. Look for a contact form on Sen. Jon Ossoffs website to express your opinion. Click here to read my full plan to strengthen Georgias HBCUs. But in America today, equality of opportunity isnt a reality and in so many ways that inequality starts in our educational system. column-width: 175px; overflow: hidden; The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. width: 100%; He won in the general runoff election on January 5, 2021. } Ossoff completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Email. It will be the first time since 2003 that both of Georgias U.S. That race went to a runoff, where he lost 48% to 52%. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. } .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, The deck is stacked against defendants who lack money, while those with wealth and connections often secure special treatment or outright impunity. } Now what? After he voted, Senator Ossoff said to the assembled press he's strongly supporting Senator Warnock's reelection because of his extraordinary service to the state. margin-bottom: .75em; height: 50px; position: relative; Lets get to work! [25] Although Handel held the advantage with outside groups spending money on the race, the Democratic effort to flip this congressional seat, which has been held by a Republican since 1979, began early. In July 2024, Ossoff fired his Press Secretary due to inactivity. Tighten and enforce regulations to protect seniors from exposure. These investments will create job training & employment opportunities for millions of American workers & demand for products made by American businesses. display: flex; Of the current 100 Senators, 51 are Democrats, and 49 are Republicans. } We incarcerate tens of thousands guilty of non-violent, victimless crimes, destroying lives and incurring massive costs. The Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (H.R. As Georgias Senator, I will be accountable exclusively to the people of our state. color:white; . border: 1px solid #a2a9b1 !important; Nick Wooten is the Accountability/Investigative reporter for the Ledger-Enquirer where he is responsible for covering several topics, including Georgia politics. Equip medical experts to track the virus, defending privacy and civil liberties along the way. Our teams have gone undercover to expose how dangerous, unqualified, and unregulated abortion providers kill thousands of women in places where safe abortion services are not available legally. font-size: 1.2em; } border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa; S.Res. Senators are divided into three groups, or classes, whose terms are staggered so that a different class is elected . Ossoff is next up for reelection in 2026 and serves until Jan 3, 2027. .votebox-results-cell--number { Follow Senator Jon Ossoff. C-SPAN's operating revenues come from license fees paid by cable systems and satellite companies that offer the network to their. } } background-color: white; I support a ban on the sale of semi-automatic rifles (assault weapons) and high-capacity magazines to the general public. .clearfix { Source. } Democrat Jon Ossoff has defeated Republican David Perdue in the Georgia runoff, The Associated Press said Wednesday, giving Democrats control of the U.S. Senate. from Jan 3, 2019 to Mar 2, 2023. The health of the environment is vital to our own health, prosperity, and security. Not all Members of Congress will accept messages from non-constituents. Ossoff recently introduced the following legislation: View All The swearing-in of Georgias newest senators will depend on the pace of county and state election officials. .votebox-results-metadata-p { .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} How to run for office | Ill work to reverse the Trump Administrations rollbacks of clean air, clean water, and fuel economy standards and then to strengthen them. This special election was one of the first chances since 2016 for the Democratic Party to reduce the Republican House majority. Americans who would purchase high-powered weapons derived from modern military technology should be required to demonstrate high qualification and compelling specific needs. Even today, in the midst of a massive health crisis, the GOP, led by David Perdue, is still working to rip health insurance from tens of millions of Americans. break-inside: avoid-column; } It was the most expensive U.S. House race in history. So can we. Families are staring over a financial cliff. Upgraded infrastructure will serve as the foundation for decades of prosperity, sustainability, and health. left: 0px; Essential workers are underpaid, underprotected, and underinsured. height: 100%; .widget-img { width: 90%; These Georgia cities lead the nation in all-cash home sales in 2022, but why? .race_header.republican { overflow-x: auto; Thirty-four Senate seats will be contested in the next. They will revitalize our economy & lay the foundations for decades of prosperity, environmental sustainability, & health. The high cost is driven by the corrupt influence of the insurance and drug industries in Washington - a devastating product of our broken campaign finance system. p.survey-question {font-weight:bold;} } font-size: .9em; .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} I want to urge Ossoff to take an action on a bill. .widget-row.Libertarian { is } } By signing up, . The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2022 (H.R. width: 100%; font-weight: bold; } float: right; .hideResponses { display: none;} .votebox_legend .non_result_row { 3076) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on April 6, 2022, that sought to address healthcare and retirement benefits for postal workers, allow USPS to provide certain nonpostal products and services, and expand service performance and budgetary reporting. Too many Georgians can't afford health care. (This effort should have begun in January.). We cant afford any more mistakes here. I will support the Equality Act and vote to expand Federal anti-discrimination statutes to prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender or sexual orientation. flex: 0 0 175px; $('.pastResponses').hide(); 2. Class II terms run from the beginning of the 117th Congress on January 3, 2021, to the end of the 119th Congress on January 3, 2027. background-color: #f9f9f9; Muscogee County Sheriffs deputy helps woman attacked by dog in Columbus, Four Columbus area basketball teams made the Final Four. } Click here to read the survey answers. President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats on Thursday that he would not veto a GOP-backed bid to repeal changes to the D.C. criminal code, raising the stakes of an upcoming Senate vote on the . font-size: 12px; School districts | Young Americans have historically been the least involved in politics, despite the huge consequences policies can have on them. Establish clear policies for the self-quarantine of infected Americans until they are healthy. The lack of protective equipment is personal for me my wife Alisha is a doctor here at an Atlanta hospital but were all at risk when medical teams fall sick. Get the Latest Updates from Senator Jon Ossoff. Election results must be certified before Ossoff and Warnock take their seats at the nations capital. I am pro-choice. display: table; width: 35px !important; .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { Yet in the United States today, deep race and class disparities persist in policing, prosecution, and sentencing. vertical-align: top; color: #0645ad; Each dot is a member of the Senate A repeat of the bank bailout debacle would destroy what little public trust in government remains. "Election Worker and Polling Place Protection Act"would expand and strengthen protections for election workers and election infrastructure. the median of 2.3% Georgias HBCUs are: Albany State University, Fort Valley State University, Savannah State University, Clark Atlanta University, Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse College and Morehouse School of Medicine, Morris Brown College, Paine College, and Spelman College. But accountability will have to wait for November. 3755) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives. overflow-x: scroll; } background-color: #dac113; div.survey-scrollbox { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Ossoff becomes the. We're building strong parties everywhere. font-weight: bold; ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } Ill push for America to immediately re-enter the Paris Climate Accords and then to lead negotiation of an even more ambitious climate treaty. background-color: #f9d334; Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. float: left; complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. margin: 0; Ill support strong antitrust enforcement and Ill attack anti-competitive special interest subsidies secured by dominant firms with lobbying power at the expense of smaller competitors and startups. document.getElementById('leg-hnt-toggle64032298b1067').addEventListener('click', event => { } For those with private insurance, Ill vote to strengthen the Affordable Care Acts protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions, women, and young people. I will oppose efforts to re-impose the ban on military service by openly gay Americans. .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} As of Friday afternoon, Warnock led by more than 83,000 votes and is above the 0.5% recount threshold. The immediate solutions are clear, but they must be implemented with the speed, competence, and focus demanded by a great challenge such as this. "Un Plan" - Ossoff campaign ad, released November 26, 2020, The New Yorker, "Can This Democrat Win The Georgia Sixth?" . worse than font-weight: 500; .inner_percentage.Libertarian { Source. } text-align: center; If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you. Ideology-Leadership Chart Ossoff is shown as a purple triangle in our ideology-leadership chart below.