Democrat senator Ossoff declares no interest in 2028 presidential run

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 15:44 · Archive

Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff has reiterated he has 'zero interest' in running for president in 2028.

During a Tuesday night Georgia U.S. Senate debate at the Georgia Public Broadcasting studios, incumbent Senator Jon Ossoff was asked directly whether he would pledge to serve his full six-year term if he won re-election. 'Yes, I will,' Ossoff replied. 'I have zero interest in running for president. I'm not running for president. I'm running for re-election to the Senate.'

Ossoff's Republican opponent, Representative Mike Collins, pressed the issue during the debate, claiming Ossoff 'is running for president' and would 'be your DSA candidate,' apparently referring to the Democratic Socialists of America. Collins has represented Georgia in the House of Representatives since early 2023.

Ossoff, who has served in the U.S. Senate since early 2021, has repeatedly indicated he is not interested in a 2028 presidential run. He is backed by former President Barack Obama, whilst Collins has the endorsement of President Donald Trump.

How it is being reported

• Dem senator says 'zero interest in running for president' in debate with GOP opponentDemocratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, who has repeatedly indicated that he is not interested in running for president in 2028, reiterated his position during a Georgia U.S. Senate debate.Fox News · 14 Oct, 15:25
• Rising Democrat who could shake up 2028 race says he has 'zero interest' in running for presidentJon Ossoff is declaring his Senate win early, ending rumors of running as the Democratic presidential candidate in the 2028 race.Daily Mail · 14 Oct, 13:28

In this story: Jon Ossoff · Mike Collins · Barack Obama · Donald Trump · Georgia

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