.votebox-scroll-container { .votebox-results-cell--number { 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.". display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #aaa; This paper will serve as a framework for my legislative approach to supporting Georgias HBCUs and HBCUs nationwide when I represent Georgia in the United States Senate. background-color: grey; Governors and mayors should listen to them and slow down the virus by implementing strong distancing policies now, not later, including shelter-in-place orders where necessary. Ossoff, who was elected alongside fellow Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock in Jan. 2021 runoffs, is revving up a field organization that tested innovative ways to get unlikely-to-vote citizens to. $('.hideResponses').show(); }); What's on my ballot? By joining our advisory group, you can help us make GovTrack more useful and engaging to young voters like you. 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. })(); See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection. font-size: 0.9em; Isolate the virus. width: 100%; background-color: #6db24f; We have huge resources and brilliant people. } The high cost is driven by the corrupt influence of the insurance and drug industries in Washington - a devastating product of our broken campaign finance system. top: -1px; padding:7px 8px 8px; Ill vote to crack down on price gouging by drug companies and make more generic medicine available. .leg-hnt-toggle-text { break-inside: avoid-column; } list-style-type: circle; In the Senate, I will champion and fight tirelessly to pass a New Civil Rights Act that strengthens civil rights laws and advances comprehensive criminal justice reform. color: #888; Yet in the United States today, deep race and class disparities persist in policing, prosecution, and sentencing. That's because Warnock is filling the remainder of Former U.S. Senate David Perdue, who lost his seat to Jon Ossoff in the 2020 election, is also exploring a run. Ill expose and attack unfair and unethical trade, labor, and environmental practices by overseas competitors that disadvantage American workers and businesses. The chart below reports missed votes over time. margin: 3px 0; I'm not taking contributions from corporate PACs, and my first act in the Senate will be to back a Constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. } Loeffler, who will serve in the chamber until Warnock is sworn-in, issued her concession statement Thursday night one day after the Associated Press declared Warnock the victor. .votebox_legend .non_result_row { Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. $('#candidate-connection-twitter-65254').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); Southern states are more frequently turning to pay-to-use express lanes as a way to address highway congestion without raising taxes.
float:right; Georgias HBCUs are: Albany State University, Fort Valley State University, Savannah State University, Clark Atlanta University, Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse College and Morehouse School of Medicine, Morris Brown College, Paine College, and Spelman College. background-color: #003388; width: 90%; display: block; display: inline-block; These policies will support long-term prosperity, competitiveness, and strength. display: block; .race_header.democratic { Join 10 million other Americans using GovTrack to learn about and contact your representative and senators and track what Congress is doing each day. That is precisely why we must boost the health response and speed up containment and adaptation so we can return to our lives without overloading hospitals and causing unnecessary deaths. You can try your luck by visiting Ossoffs website. padding-bottom: 5px; .leg-hnt-flex-column { That race went to a runoff, where he lost 48% to 52%. one day after the Associated Press declared Warnock the victor. 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. } .widget-value { a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } Ill support strengthening anti-bullying programs for LGBTQ youth, and I will defend and support the safety and human rights of transgender Americans. .widget-row.Green { overflow: hidden; Senators in Class II were elected to office in the November 2020 general election, unless they took their seat through appointment or special election. Upgraded infrastructure will make life safer & more convenient, support commerce, attract investment, protect our environment, & improve our health. He'll be up for reelection in 2022. } LEARN MORE. He was characterized as more of a centrist than a progressive by New York Magazine, The Washington Post, National Review, and The New York Times. letter-spacing: 0.03em; Head over to Sen. Jon Ossoffs website. p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} She came to this country when she was 23 because she believed in the American Dream, and shes lived it. .widget-row.heading { Senators were briefed and adjusted their stock portfolios instead of preparing the public. Banks and landlords are threatening foreclosure and eviction. S.Res. Federal courts | padding-bottom: 8px; Thats why Ill vote to reinstate the Glass-Steagall Act, so Federal economic policy serves the long-term prosperity, stability, and financial security of families and productive enterprises, not short-term gains for investment banks, hedge funds, and private equity firms. The Democratic Party had not held Georgia's 6th District since before Gingrich's first election in 1978. Source. After he voted, Senator Ossoff said to the assembled press he's strongly supporting Senator Warnock's reelection because of his extraordinary service to the state. font-size: 2em; float: left; If you teach United States government and would like to speak with us about bringing legislative data into your classroom, please reach out! width: 250px; vertical-align: top; 73: A resolution designating February 16, 2023, as International Black Aviation Professionals Day. font-weight: bold; } Few plans are available, premiums are high, surprise billing is frequent, and dealing with insurance companies can be a nightmare. } } The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ossoff's responses. Check latest News & Press releases and see what Senator Ossoff has been up to in Washington and at home in Georgia. All eyes will be on the Senate as both parties look to tip. That's what we have to do because that's where we fell short in the past. Nick was given the Georgia Press Associations 2021 Emerging Journalist award for his coverage of elections, COVID-19 and Columbus LGBTQ+ community. Well be in touch. | } Were still Americans. padding-bottom: 8px; .widget-row.Republican { Cash is king. Lets get to work! Your insurance will be your choice. } .widget-row.Democratic { text-align: center; Ill work to reduce our dependence on Chinese supply chains and strengthen domestic producers. Of these, 21 were held by Republicans, and 12 by Democrats.The winners were elected to six-year terms from January 3, 2021, to January 3, 2027. font-weight: 200; Democrats Booker, Cory A. Ossoff completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. } "Georgia" - Ossoff and Warnock campaign ad, released December 30, 2020, "We The People EVO" - Ossoff and Warnock campaign ad, released December 30, 2020, "Raise the Wage" - Ossoff and Warnock campaign ad, released December 20, 2020, "Asking You" - Ossoff and Warnock campaign ad, released December 17, 2020, "Selma" - Ossoff campaign ad, released December 17, 2020, "The Talk" - Ossoff campaign ad, released December 10, 2020, "Look" - Ossoff campaign ad, released December 4, 2020, "Prepared" - Ossoff campaign ad, released December 1, 2020, "Thanksgiving" - Ossoff campaign ad, released November 23, 2020, "Succeed" - Ossoff campaign ad, released November 17, 2020, "Path to Recovery" - Ossoff campaign ad, released November 9, 2020, "My Friend Jon Ossoff" - Ossoff campaign ad, released October 22, 2020, "On The Trail" - Ossoff campaign ad, released October 21, 2020, "Gift" - Ossoff campaign ad, released October 11, 2020, "Police and 2A" - Ossoff campaign ad, released September 29, 2020, "Negotiate" - Ossoff campaign ad, released September 22, 2020, "Together" - Ossoff campaign ad, released September 2, 2020, "Health Care" - Ossoff campaign ad, released August 10, 2020, "At Home" - Ossoff campaign ad, released July 31, 2020, "Dignity" - Ossoff campaign ad, released July 30, 2020, "Justice" - Ossoff campaign ad, released July 30, 2020. padding: 2px 0; clear: both; padding-top: 5px; } Ossoff is next up for reelection in 2026 and serves until Jan 3, 2027. Strong, advanced infrastructure is also essential for resilient and effective emergency response whether pandemic, natural disaster, national security, or the totally unexpected. .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} vertical-align: middle; }) We cant afford any more mistakes here. }) column-width: 175px; By JEFF McMURRAY Washington, D.C. U.S. That's because his victory over GOP incumbent Kelly. For the January runoffs, that date falls on Jan. 15 The Secretary of States office must certify statewide results by Jan. 22. By signing up, . .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { margin-right: 12px; .indicate_scroll { We hope that with your input we can make GovTrack more accessible to minority and disadvantaged communities who we may currently struggle to reach. Businesses are shuttered. Look for a contact form on Sen. Jon Ossoffs website to express your opinion. color:white; position: absolute; .race_header { .votebox-scroll-container { Tighten and enforce regulations to protect seniors from exposure. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { column-count: auto; Help JNS grow! .widget-row.value-only.black { Spread the word. margin: auto; Ballotpedia monitors legislation that receives a vote and highlights the ones that we consider to be key to understanding where elected officials stand on the issues. } We need complete transparency and rigorous accountability. House Democrats could move as early as the middle of this week, Paid express lanes grow more popular in once-reluctant South. He ran against Karen Handel (R) in the 2017 special election to represent Georgia's 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House. }. width: 50%; C-SPAN is a private, non-profit public service of the cable television industry that covers the political process. This special election was one of the first chances since 2016 for the Democratic Party to reduce the Republican House majority. Please join our advisory group to let us know what more we can do. Ideology-Leadership Chart Ossoff is shown as a purple triangle in our ideology-leadership chart below. But there are other legislative activities that we dont track that are also important, including offering amendments, committee work and oversight of the other branches, and constituent services. display: inline-block; Rather than relying on subsidies for investment banks as economic stimulus & hoping benefits trickle down, I'll support policies that help Georgia's families make & save more money: fast & direct emergency relief during economic crises, lower taxes for all but the wealthiest, debt-free public college, free vocational training, & health care guaranteed at an affordable price. } background-color: #ccc; } text-align: left; font-weight: 500; } If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you. font-weight: 400; But accountability will have to wait for November. margin: 0; Source: Screenshot. } . Jon Ossoff (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Georgia. margin-bottom: 1px; position: relative; width: 250px; 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. padding-left: 16px; has served since Jan 20, 2021. } The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. We love educating Americans about how their government works too! .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} However, the only objective of the firearms industry lobbyists is to drive up gun sales and enrich shareholders even at the expense of public safety and common sense. background-color: #dac113; Click here to read his survey answers. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate. We allowed our basic infrastructure to, you know, to atrophy and we have to build strong parties," he said. Georgia's 6th Congressional District special election, 2017. Those protections remain under attack by the health insurance industry and their allies in the GOP. $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;} Now, a man is arrested, Georgias Carter will try to protect draft status at pro day, Georgias Stegeman Coliseum closed after ceiling piece falls, DC conflict reflects wider efforts undermining local control, Missing 16-year-old found shot to death in homes backyard, Georgia police say, This beach in Georgia ranks as one of nations best again. The Chips and Science Act (H.R. Ill work relentlessly to deliver federal funds to build more health clinics and hire more health care workers across Georgia, especially in rural and underserved communities, and to solve Georgias shocking and shameful maternal health crisis. ADVERTISEMENT. Ossoff defeated Perdue by a margin of 50.6% to 49.4%. padding-bottom: 5px; .widget-img { $('.hideResponses').hide(); If you can, please take a few minutes to help us improve GovTrack for users like you. In November, Mr. Perdue fell just short of the majority he would have needed to avoid a runoff, winning 49.7 percent of the vote, while Mr. Ossoff had 47.9 percent a difference of about 88,000. Heres when they play, Mysterious ball seen beside road was 14-foot invasive snake, New York officials say, Authorities identify Phenix City man, 66, who died in Thursday morning house fire, A 23-year-old was found dead by Georgia hunters in 1989. .votebox_legend { A repeat of the bank bailout debacle would destroy what little public trust in government remains. I am passionate about delivering a historic infrastructure & clean energy package to create millions of new, good-paying jobs & make the U.S. the world leader in renewable energy and sustainability. top: -5px; font-size: 110%; so Warnock will face reelection when that term ends in 2022. Be transparent about how many additional beds, respiratory critical care units, and isolation wards will be built, where, and by when. Democrat Jon Ossoff has defeated Republican David Perdue in the Georgia runoff, The Associated Press said Wednesday, giving Democrats control of the U.S. Senate. border-top: 1px solid #aaa; } His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Our criminal justice system should render justice and protect the public while upholding due process, civil rights and civil liberties, and equal protection under the law. display: none; Im not taking contributions from corporate PACs or Congressional lobbyists. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), bottom right, is sworn into office on Jan. 20, 2021. a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } The public plans premiums will be affordable for all and there will be no deductibles for necessary care. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. If we've learned anything from the 2022 elections, it's that one senator can make a significant difference on some extremely consequential issues, especially if the party control of the Senate is close. margin-top: 16px; .leg-hnt-border-top { Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Subcommittee on Government Operations and Border Management, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight, Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights, Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Housing, Transportation, and Community Development, National Security and International Trade and Finance, Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act, United States Senate election in Georgia, 2020 (Perdue vs. Ossoff runoff). color: black; I truly dont know if our elected officials in Washington realize how selfish and incompetent they look. He is a graduate of Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. } font-size: 1.25em; overflow-x: scroll; Its coverage will be comprehensive including preventative care, prescription drugs, dental, vision, hearing, mental health, and neonatal and postnatal care. if (document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content64032298b1067').classList.contains('leg-hnt-hide')) { (D-NJ) Coons, Christopher A. .outer_percentage { .inner_percentage { Updated at 4:20 p.m. padding-left: 10px; This isnt the time for partisan bickering and gridlock. display: inline; $('#candidate-connection-email-65254').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-email'); }); At the strategic level, HBCUs need and deserve deepened long-term public investment. Sports and Recreation (10%) font-size: .9em; } After eight years of Chris Sununu, two rising-star from their own parties respectively vie to succeed him. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { Voters must be registered to participate by Dec. 7. But the cost of education shouldnt hold us back. Our mission is to empower every American with the tools to understand and impact Congress. color: black; We hope to make GovTrack more useful to policy professionals like you. Our public interest mission means we will never put our service behind a paywall. font-weight: 300; the senior senator from Georgia .votebox { a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } } background-color: #ccf; The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. We all want and we all deserve the basics in life: a steady job that pays a living wage and helps us save for retirement, good health care, a nice home, and a great education for ourselves and for our kids. width: 100%; Young Americans have historically been the least involved in politics, despite the huge consequences policies can have on them. accessed March 29, 2017, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Jon_Ossoff&oldid=9025444, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (S. 1605) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 27, 2021, authorizing. Choose from the options above to find the right way to contact Ossoff. text-align: center; The Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. } margin-bottom: -2px !important; C-SPAN receives no funding from any government. I run a business that investigates organized crime and corruption for news organizations worldwide. 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. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. [28] This spending was driven primarily by out-of-state contributions, which Handel and conservative outside organizations highlighted in critical campaign ads. The bill required a 3/5 majority vote in the Senate to invoke cloture and a 1/2 majority vote on passage. margin: 5px auto; [31] Handel, who served as the Georgia Secretary of State from 2007 to 2010, supported the Trump administration's position on healthcare and the withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, although she rarely mentioned the president by name while campaigning. Its an open protocol, which means it does not have an owner using the platform There were no incumbents in this race. Armed Forces and National Security (15%) .results_table { Click here to read my full plan to strengthen Georgias HBCUs.[33]. Teri Schure. vertical-align: top; } I run a business that investigates bribery and the abuse of power worldwide. GovTrack.us is not a government website. background-color: #f9f9f9; We face an urgent environmental crisis as out-of-control pollution is fast changing the climate, destroying ecosystems, killing off species, and damaging human health. Incumbent David Perdue and Jon Ossoff advanced to a runoff. My wife Alisha is an OB/GYN physician, and we both grew up in Atlanta. } $('.collapse').collapse('show'); The link between health and wealth must be broken. 4346) was a bill approved by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 9, 2022, which sought to fund domestic production of semiconductors and authorized various federal science agency programs and activities. margin-bottom: .75em; What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Youre more than a vote, so support GovTrack today with a tip of any amount: Or keep using GovTrack for free! color: #337ab7, . 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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. This buys time to build health care capacity and to develop therapies and vaccines. width: 57%; If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. .leg-hnt-district-container { word-wrap: break-word; .votebox-results-metadata-p { "It is . Upgraded infrastructure will make life safer and more convenient, support commerce, attract investment, protect our environment, and improve our health. height: 56px; Georgias businesses and entrepreneurs are the crucial engine of job and wealth creation in our state. 350) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives and voted down by the Senate in a failed cloture vote that sought to expand the availability and reporting of information about domestic terrorism, enhance the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) ability to prosecute domestic terrorism, among other things.
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