Incumbent Senator Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., has once again dismissed the possibility of launching a presidential bid in 2028. During a Tuesday night debate for the Georgia U.S. Senate, held at the Georgia Public Broadcasting studios, Ossoff emphasized his commitment to serving his full term if re-elected.
Greg Bluestein, the chief political reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, questioned Ossoff about ongoing discussions regarding a presidential run. During the Atlanta Press Club U.S. Senate debate, Bluestein asked, “Senator Ossoff, you’ve repeatedly said you won’t run for president in 2028, but your name continues to surface as a potential contender. So, will you pledge right now tonight to serve your full six-year term if you win?”
Ossoff’s reply was firm: “Yes, I will. I have zero interest in running for president. I’m not running for president. I’m running for re-election to the Senate.” He is facing Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., in the upcoming election, a Republican congressman who has been serving since early 2023.
During the debate, Collins accused Ossoff of presidential ambitions, claiming he would be the “DSA candidate,” in reference to the Democratic Socialists of America.
Ossoff, who has been in the U.S. Senate since early 2021, contrasts with Collins, who carries the endorsement of President Donald Trump. However, Ossoff is backed by former President Barack Obama.
Georgia currently has a Republican governor and two Democratic senators, and its presidency vote went to Trump in 2016 and 2024, and Biden in 2020.
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