Georgia
Ossoff wins
AP calls the Senate race
- U.S. SenateOssoff 59.0% · Collins 41.0% · AP call
- Votes2,466,207 to 1,711,747
- ReportingAbout 99%, unofficial
Sen. Jon Ossoff won reelection on November 3, defeating Republican Rep. Mike Collins. The Associated Press called the race less than an hour after polls closed. He was the only Senate Democrat on the ballot in a state President Trump carried in 2024.
The Associated Press called Georgia's U.S. Senate race for Jon Ossoff on election night. Vote totals below are unofficial until Georgia certifies the count.
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CBS News said the win kept a crucial seat for Democrats in a battleground state. Ossoff first won the seat in the January 2021 runoff.
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2024 to 2026
Ossoff was the only Democratic senator seeking reelection in a state President Trump won in 2024. He led by a wide margin as Georgia's count came in.
Al Jazeera coverageUnofficial returns with about 99% of the vote reported, as of the morning of November 4. The Associated Press called the race for Jon Ossoff. Totals will change until counties finish and the state certifies. Full official results.
Investigative journalist. Anti-corruption fighter. U.S. senator from Georgia.
Jon was born and raised in Atlanta. He studied at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and the London School of Economics, and worked as a national security aide to Rep. Hank Johnson.
Before running for office, he led an investigative journalism company that exposed corruption, organized crime, and abuses of power around the world. He brought that same work to the Senate.
In January 2021, at 33, Jon won a runoff to become Georgia's first Jewish senator and the youngest member of the Senate. On November 3, 2026, Georgians sent him back for a second term.
After the win, Ossoff hailed voters' "sweeping and decisive victories."
Former investigative journalist who exposed corruption and abuse
Born and raised in Georgia; Georgetown and LSE graduate
Elected in 2021 at 33; reelected in 2026
Led bipartisan investigations into abuse in federal prisons
Clean government and practical results for every Georgian
Banning members of Congress from trading stocks and getting big money out of politics, so lawmakers work for voters and not donors.
Lowering prescription drug prices, protecting the $35 insulin cap for seniors, and fighting to expand affordable coverage in Georgia.
Bringing clean energy and manufacturing jobs to Georgia, from solar factories to infrastructure investment across the state.
Protecting the freedom to vote and carrying forward the work of Georgia's own John Lewis.
Standing up for Georgia's military families and bases, and making sure veterans get the care they earned.
Using the Senate's oversight power to expose abuse, protect children, and hold powerful institutions to account.
What Jon delivered for Georgia in his first term
Led bipartisan Senate investigations into abuse and neglect in federal prisons, and led the Federal Prison Oversight Act, signed into law in 2024.
Pushed for solar manufacturing incentives that helped bring new factory investment and jobs to Georgia.
Led the push to ban members of Congress and their families from trading individual stocks.
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Coverage of Jon's reelection
CBS News projected Ossoff would defeat GOP Rep. Mike Collins, keeping a key seat in Democratic hands.
Ossoff said voters had rejected President Trump and politics driven by big money.
The Associated Press called the race less than an hour after polls closed on Tuesday.
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