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. if (typeof $ != 'undefined') { vertical-align: middle; [32] She instead focused on promoting conservative principles and economic issues such as improving the tax code for small businesses. Ossoff was the Democratic candidate in the most expensive House race in history for Georgia's 6th Congressional District. } } width: 100% Presidency of Jon Ossoff - Mockgovernmentnations Wiki Ideology-Leadership Chart Ossoff is shown as a purple triangle in our ideology-leadership chart below. Too many Georgians can't afford health care. } flex: 0 0 175px; We can do these things and defeat the virus together. Ossoff completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. It will be the first time since 2003 that both of Georgias U.S. Thats why Ill support a historic infrastructure plan that includes massive investments in clean energy, energy efficiency, and environmental protection. Ill expose and attack unfair and unethical trade, labor, and environmental practices by overseas competitors that disadvantage American workers and businesses. Ossoff sponsors bills primarily in these issue areas: Government Operations and Politics (18%) float: right;

color: #337ab7, .widget-key { 			width: 350px; Rather than relying on subsidies for Wall Street as economic stimulus and hoping the benefits trickle down, Ill support policies that help Georgias families make and save more money: fast and generous direct emergency relief during economic crises, lower taxes for all but the wealthiest Americans, debt-free public college, free vocational training, and health care guaranteed at an affordable price. Election results must be certified before Ossoff and Warnock take their seats at the nations capital. Our highest hopes are that these efforts are swiftly effective and the virus is less lethal than suspected. 		column-rule: 1px solid #aaa; 	} 		flex-wrap: wrap; Program expansion in vital fields to train STEM professionals, health care workers, and educators. Thursday morning, Senator Jon Ossoff officially cast his ballot for his friend and colleague, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock at the Bessie Branham Recreation Center in Kirkwood. 47: A resolution to provide for related procedures concerning the article of impeachment against Donald John Trump, former President , H.R. 2022 Elections: Senator Jon Ossoff officially votes for Senator Raphael  [28] This spending was driven primarily by out-of-state contributions, which Handel and conservative outside organizations highlighted in critical campaign ads. 	} Mandatory minimum sentencing, the drug war, and the misguided use of criminal enforcement as a response to addiction, mental illness, and poverty have contributed to mass incarceration that is a blight on our country. That puts them on Jan. 5. 		font-size: 2em; Depending on the timeline, Ossoff and Warnock may not be in D.C. if Democrats move to impeach President Donald Trump after a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol, sparring with police and interrupting the certification of President-elect Joe Bidens electoral college victory. var nTimer = setInterval(function() { 	.race_header.democratic { With their victories, Warnock and Ossoff made history. But as long as money buys political influence, our government's policies will favor the most powerful special interests. Strong, advanced infrastructure is also essential for resilient and effective emergency response  whether pandemic, natural disaster, national security, or the totally unexpected. 		width: 100%; He is 36 years old. Congress and the Administration should focus on boosting the health response, shoring up Americans finances, and speeding up containment and adaptation so Americans can return to work and normal life as soon as possible. 	padding-left: 10px; Email. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. 		margin-top: 0px; Nominee Lloyd Austin , Democratic legislation would ban Donald Trump from entering Capitol Building again, Social Media Child Protection Act would ban children younger than 16 from platforms like TikTok, REAL House Act, Equal Voice Act would each increase number of House of Representatives members, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, S. 2899 (117th): Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021, S. 2796 (117th): Rural Opioid Abuse Prevention Act, S. 4359 (117th): Senator Johnny Isakson VA Regional Office Act of 2022, S. 3655 (117th): Civil Rights Cold Case Investigations Support Act of 2022, S. 4286 (117th): TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act, S. 2305 (117th): Cybersecurity Opportunity Act, S. 2365 (117th): Local Transit Planning Support Act, S. 643: A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to modernize the , S. 507: A bill to establish the Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site, and . Unlike Ossoff, who will not be up for reelection until 2026, Warnock's term expires in two years. 	color: white; } 2. 	float: right; These Georgia cities lead the nation in all-cash home sales in 2022, but why? It was the most expensive House race in U.S. history as of that time. Were still America. 		position: relative; 		border-radius: 50%; 	color: black; You are encouraged to reuse any material on this site. 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. 	background-color: grey; January 6, 2021 Press Release. He released a new executive order that raised the minimum for legal name changes from $150 to $300. Ossoff ( Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Georgia. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} Ossoff will be the first Jewish senator from Georgia. We hope that with your input we can make GovTrack more accessible to minority and disadvantaged communities who we may currently struggle to reach. This special election was one of the first chances since 2016 for the Democratic Party to reduce the Republican House majority. [26] Handel raised $4 million, relying on national political figures like President Donald Trump in May and Vice President Mike Pence in June to helm fundraisers. $('#candidate-connection-email-65254').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-email'); }); Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), bottom right, is sworn into office on Jan. 20, 2021. In the Senate, Ill make energy and environmental policy on the basis of scientific evidence  not lobbying by polluters. Our mission is to empower every American with the tools to understand and impact Congress. 		margin: 0 5px; As of Friday afternoon, Ossoff led by nearly 45,000 votes and will avoid a recount. 	} Georgia Runoff Results: Perdue vs. Ossoff - The New York Times Washington, D.C.  U.S. The Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. .widget-row.value-only.black {        .contact_office { font-size: 0.8 em; margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;}   The Democrats defeated Republican incumbents Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue in Georgias twin U.S. Senate runoffs Jan. 5, effectively flipping the Senate blue for President-elect Joe Biden. 	} Mar 3, 2023, This bill would be bad news for LeBron Jamess son Bronny James, who at age 14 accumulated more than 1 million Instagram followers in his  Feb 22, 2023, Contrary to the Steve Martin and Queen Latifah film title, this legislation would be bringing up the House. 	background-color: red; Jon Ossoff sits on the following committees: Ossoff was the primary sponsor of 7 bills that were enacted: Does 7 not sound like a lot? It is essential that every single American has great health care. We have huge resources and brilliant people. 		padding: 2px 0; Otherwise, try contacting your own senator: You are currently on the website GovTrack.us, which has no affiliation with Ossoff and is not a government website. How to run for office | Youre more than a vote, so support GovTrack today with a tip of any amount: Or keep using GovTrack for free! 	.percentage_number { 		border: 1px solid #aaa; Jon Ossoff - Ballotpedia 		width: 100%; Its an open protocol, which means it does not have an owner using the platform The immediate solutions are clear, but they must be implemented with the speed, competence, and focus demanded by a great challenge such as this. } Young Americans have historically been the least involved in politics, despite the huge consequences policies can have on them. My mother is an immigrant. 	} Be transparent about how many additional beds, respiratory critical care units, and isolation wards will be built, where, and by when. This wont last forever. Hell be up for reelection in 2022. 	} This pandemic should be a massive wake-up call for those who doubt the necessity of ensuring all Americans have health insurance. 271 17th Street NW Suite 1510 Atlanta, GA 30363 Phone: 470-786-7800 Fax: 404-949-0912. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? The bill proposed prohibiting governmental restrictions on the provision of and access to abortion services and prohibiting governments from issuing some other abortion-related restrictions. 	font-weight: bold; Upgraded infrastructure will make life safer & more convenient, support commerce, attract investment, protect our environment, & improve our health. 		color: #888; Millions are losing jobs. Ill push for fast advances in sustainability  including a rapidly phased-in ban on single-use plastics, strongly enforced treaties to protect oceans and fisheries, aggressive protection of endangered species and habitats, increased fines for spills and contamination, and stricter controls on toxic chemicals. Commentary: Ossoff Must Be Defeated Yet Again - Tennessee Star 			 .widget-value { 		the median of 2.3% We love educating Americans about how their government works too! border:1px solid #FFB81F; } While fellow Democrat Jon Ossoff won't face the voters again until 2026, Warnock must run again next year to keep his seat in the U.S. Senate. 			overflow-x: scroll; Our country, like any country, must know and control who crosses our borders, and strong border security doesnt require us to sacrifice our moral principles, our commitment to human rights, or our American identity as a haven for people fleeing persecution and striving for opportunity. 		letter-spacing: .03em;     			and is a Democrat. 		background-color: grey; 		height: 100%; Ill support an immigration policy that strengthens our borders, puts American workers first, respects human rights, and creates a path to legal status for undocumented immigrants who are already here and otherwise follow the law, especially those brought here as children. 	.leg-hnt-leadership { Give governors whatever they need. Nomination Confirmed 80/19 on May 12, 2022. 	.leg-hnt-title { [27] Although Handel's fundraising paled in comparison to Ossoff's, she outraised recent Republican candidates by more than $2 million. Biden won't veto GOP effort to repeal D.C. crime law - POLITICO 	} 		vertical-align: top; . Jon Ossoff Wins Georgia Runoff, Handing Democrats Senate Control We dont track why legislators miss votes, but its often due to medical absenses, major life events, and running for higher office. 			 Were still Americans. 	} Click here for more on the Jan. 5, 2021, Senate runoff election. Banks and landlords are threatening foreclosure and eviction. $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { 	} })  a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you. Incumbent David Perdue and Jon Ossoff  advanced to a runoff. 		padding-bottom: 8px; 	} Georgia Senate race: Perdue, Ossoff head to runoff after highly  	.results_text { Isolate the virus. Ill support strengthening anti-bullying programs for LGBTQ youth, and I will defend and support the safety and human rights of transgender Americans. David Perdue says he's considering 2022 Senate bid against Warnock He won  in the general runoff election on January 5, 2021. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; .succession-table th, .succession-table tr { I support a ban on the sale of semi-automatic rifles (assault weapons) and high-capacity magazines to the general public. First, every effort must be made to boost hospitals and the health response. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia. At the start of the session, Democrats held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-213), and the U.S. Senate had a 50-50 makeup. Education should expand our opportunities. $5. In July 2024, Ossoff fired his Press Secretary due to inactivity. Atlanta Office. 			Visit us on Instagram, It would be the second place in D.C. that Donald Trump didnt visit, along with First Lady Melania Trumps separate White House bedroom. 		letter-spacing: 0.03em; Incumbent David Perdue  advanced  from the  Republican primary for U.S. Senate Georgia on June 9, 2020. But accountability will have to wait for November. The presidents dismissal of the Inspector General for the $2 trillion relief program just days after it was enacted is outrageous. If youve visited a bill page on GovTrack.us recently, you may have noticed a new study guide tab located just below the bill title. 			 Updated: 7:15 PM EST January 5, 2022. Ill push for America to immediately re-enter the Paris Climate Accords  and then to lead negotiation of an even more ambitious climate treaty. To summarize those 1500 words in 20 words: Warnock, who has the theological soul of a Warlock, regards the Wrong Rev. 		text-align: center; If you are having a problem with a government agency, look for a contact link for casework to submit a request for help. 		display: inline-block; 		font-weight: bold; Heres why people love it. 		border-top: 1px solid #aaa; 		overflow-x: auto; Georgia's 6th Congressional District special election, 2017. At the strategic level, HBCUs need and deserve deepened long-term public investment. Updated at 4:20 p.m. 		column-count: auto; I will work to reverse the militarization of local police forces, enhance due process and human rights protections for all citizens, ban private prisons, end cash bail, reform prisons and raise conditions of incarceration to humane standards, abolish the death penalty, legalize cannabis, and end incarceration for nonviolent drug offenses. ET. 		float: left; 		font-weight: 500; Money spent on infrastructure is truly an investment in America with positive returns across the economy & dramatic improvements to our quality of life. .widget-row.Democratic { Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff's Democratic victories in Georgia's January 5 runoff elections evoked the history of the Black freedom struggle -- a continuing . 		height: 50px; } Money spent on infrastructure is truly an investment in America, with positive returns across the entire economy and dramatic improvements to our quality of life. Social distancing at such scale cannot continue indefinitely. 	display: inline-block; Ossoff (Democratic Party)  ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Georgia. 		font-size: 1.25em; Choose from the options above to find the right way to contact Ossoff. 		margin-top: 1em; Warnock becomes the first Black senator to represent the state of Georgia. After eight years of Chris Sununu, two rising-star from their own parties respectively vie to succeed him. 	} A number of senators are up for reelection this November in what is expected to be a competitive slate of races across the country. 	width: 250px; } Congress must immediately send generous emergency cash to tide over people and businesses. This is part of a new project to develop better tools for bringing real-time legislative data into the classroom. 	} And to create millions of jobs, revitalize our economy, and alleviate poverty, I'll support a historic infrastructure program to lay the foundation for decades of prosperity, sustainability, and health. 	} } The link between health and wealth must be broken. $('.showResponses').hide(); 2026 is far too far ahead to predict, not least because there is a presidential election in the meantime. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. 		font-size: 12px; 	@media screen and (max-width: 350px) { The White House ignored the warnings and dismissed the threat. 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.". We incarcerate tens of thousands guilty of non-violent, victimless crimes, destroying lives and incurring massive costs. He is 36 years old. Its coverage will be comprehensive  including preventative care, prescription drugs, dental, vision, hearing, mental health, and neonatal and postnatal care. 		column-width: 175px;