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News Articles: Jon Ossoff

Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Jon Ossoff gestures to an empty lectern representing his opponent, Republican Sen. David Perdue, who declined to attend a debate Dec. 6, 2020.

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  • Elections

'Radical Liberal,' Empty Lectern Mark Fiery U.S. Senate Debates In Ga.

An empty lectern, a "radical liberal" and a pledge to take a coronavirus vaccine were among the highlights of a pair of U.S. Senate debates in Georgia on Sunday ahead of a Jan. 5 runoff that will decide control of the chamber.

 

December 06, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
A radio telescope on top of coins.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Senate Runoffs Draw High Profile Visits, Unprecedented Ad Spending

Friday on Political Rewind: Wherever they turn, Georgians have been inundated with political ads in the leadup to the Jan. 5 runoff. 

An unprecedented $300 million has been spent on ads on television, radio and online as Senate-appointee Kelly Loeffler faces Democrat challenger Raphael Warnock while Republican Sen. David Perdue faces Jon Ossoff.

December 04, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 2 more
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaks outside of the state Capitol.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Raffensperger Stands By Georgia Ballot Integrity Amid Republican Uproar

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is responding to criticism from leaders in his own party. President Donald Trump, Georgia’s two sitting senators and other high-ranking Republicans claim, without evidence, Raffensperger is complicit in rigging the state’s election for Democratic challenger President-elect Joe Biden.

November 17, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Georgia Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Jon Ossoff speaks to the media as he rallies supporters for a run-off against Republican candidate Sen. David Perdue, as they meet in Grant Park, Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Ossoff: Potential Senate Runoff With Perdue Is About 'Human Decency'

Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Georgia Jon Ossoff appeared in public Friday for the first time since Election Day to lay the groundwork for his likely runoff against Republican Sen. David Perdue.  

November 06, 2020
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship
Ballots are counted at a series of tables in a large room in Chatham county.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Nation Focuses On Georgia As Possible Presidential, Senate Swing State

Thursday afternoon on Political Rewind: Eyes watch Georgia from around the country as the counting of ballots continues. Less than 5% of the state's record 1.3 million absentee-by-mail votes cast in the election still needs to be processed and tabulated, and President Trump's lead grows slimmer by the hour.

In the race for Senate, the possibility of both Georgia's seats heading to runoff also increases as counting continues.

November 05, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
A new poll from Monmouth University shows Democrats slightly ahead in Georgia coming into the final days of the 2020 campaign.

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  • Elections

New Monmouth Poll Shows Late Democratic Surge In Georgia

Less than a week to go before Election Day, a new Monmouth poll shows Joe Biden ahead of Donald Trump in an increasingly important battleground state.

October 28, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Donald Trumps nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, meets with Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: State Races Reflect National Dialogue — Which May Lead To Two Runoffs

Thursday on Political Rewind: Could Georgia be in for two Senate runoff elections? Political analysts have long considered an eventual runoff likely in the free-for-all race for the seat currently held by Gov. Kemp-appointee Sen. Kelly Loeffler, but Sen. David Perdue may be in a virtual tie with Jon Ossoff.

And as larger than normal turnout continues in Georgia’s in-person early voting period, the Secretary of State promises solutions to significant problems slowing the voting process at locations across the state. As of yesterday, nearly 1 million ballots have been cast in the first three days of early voting or with an absentee ballot.

October 15, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
People wait in line to vote early at the State Farm Arena on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Record First Day Of Early Voting In Georgia — And First Key Senate Debate

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The first day of early in-person voting saw record turnout. The Georgia Secretary of State's office says more than 128,500 Georgians cast their ballots on Monday. That number is far above the 90,000 who voted on the first day of early voting in 2016.

Also: Sen. David Perdue and challenger Jon Ossoff met yesterday in the first televised debate in the race for Perdue’s Senate seat. Both lobbed harsh criticism towards their opponent with just weeks to go in the contest.

October 13, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
A sign points to a polling location in front of an elementary school.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Sen. Perdue Faces Challenger, But What Are His Chances?

Friday on Political Rewind, we continue our look at the important Georgia Senate races at play in the November elections.

And new polling from Landmark Communications is only the latest data revealing the shape of Georgia’s electoral map.

September 11, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Georgia Democratic Senate candidate Jon Ossoff tests for COVID-19 in Fulton County, Ga.

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  • Politics

Senate Candidate Jon Ossoff Says Congress Should Do More For Schools, Coronavirus Recovery

The Democratic nominee says his opponent Sen. David Perdue and the rest of Congress need to quickly pass more relief for businesses and individuals impacted by COVID-19, and do more to help schools.

August 28, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Georgia Democratic Senate candidate Jon Ossoff tests for COVID-19 in Fulton County, Ga.

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  • Politics

Ossoff Quarantines After Wife Positive For COVID-19

Georgia Democratic Senate candidate Jon Ossoff tests for COVID-19 in Fulton County, Ga. after wife tests positive for coronavirus.

July 25, 2020
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  • Associated Press
Candidates include (from top left to bottom right) incumbent Sen. David Perdue, Democrats Sarah Riggs Amico, Raphael Warnock, Matt Lieberman, Teresa Tomlinson and Jon Ossoff, Rep. Doug Collins (R-Gainesville) and incumbent Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.)

Who Is Running For Georgia’s US Senate Seats?

As you might already know, both of Georgia’s U.S. Senate seats will be on the ballot next November. You also may know that Gov. Brian Kemp has selected...

February 12, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: 7th District Race Provides Insight Into Democratic Strategy

Today on Political Rewind , Iran and the stalemate over an impeachment trial dominate national news today. As always, we’ll look at those stories...

January 10, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Here’s What Georgia’s US House And Senate Candidates Raised In Q3

Millions of dollars have poured in to Georgia congressional campaign coffers in the last three months, as candidates look to show their viability a year...

October 16, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Democratic candidate for 6th congressional district Jon Ossoff speaks before supporters after special run-off election.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Senate Hopeful Jon Ossoff Speaks About Campaign

On this edition of Political Rewind, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Jon Ossoff joins us live in studio as the latest guest in our series of...

October 02, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
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