Jon Ossoff

Jon Ossoff has served as U.S. Senator from Georgia since January 2021. He is seeking a second term in 2026.

Incumbency status: challenger

Education: B.S., Georgetown University School of Foreign Service

Residence: Atlanta, GA

Biography

Jon Ossoff was born on February 16, 1987, in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in 2009. He worked as a national security aide to Rep. John Lewis and later as a documentary filmmaker and CEO of Insight TWI. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in January 2021 after winning a runoff election against incumbent Republican Sen. David Perdue.

Professional background

U.S. Senator (2021–present); Documentary filmmaker and CEO, Insight TWI

Public service

Congressional aide to Rep. John Lewis; U.S. Senator from Georgia (2021–present)

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