Posted On: November 4th 2026, 12:43 am
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff won reelection in Georgia, sweeping aside President Donald Trump’s handpicked candidate.
Ossoff, who led Republican Representative Mike Collins consistently in the polls, benefited from Trump’s shrinking popularity in the state where, as elsewhere, high fuel and food prices were top issues for voters.
The victory positions the 39-year-old as a rising star in the party, with a demonstrated ability to win twice in a swing state while expanding his profile and fundraising capabilities that could underpin any future presidential aspirations.
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