Who is Jon Ossoff?

Who is Jon Ossoff?

Jon Ossoff

Jon Ossoff is an American politician who currently serves as a United States Senator from Georgia. He was born on February 16, 1987 in Atlanta, Georgia.

  • Ossoff attended Georgetown University where he earned a bachelor's degree in 2009.
  • He later earned a Master of Science degree from the London School of Economics.
  • Ossoff gained national attention in 2017 when he ran as the Democratic candidate in a special election for Georgia's 6th congressional district seat, narrowly losing to Republican Karen Handel.
  • In 2020, Ossoff ran for the United States Senate in Georgia and won the runoff election in January 2021, becoming the youngest member of the Senate at the age of 33.
  • As a Senator, Ossoff has focused on issues such as healthcare, economic relief for working families, and strengthening democracy.