Key facts
- Senator Jon Ossoff stated he will not run for president in 2028.
- Ossoff said he has "zero interest" in a presidential run.
- Ossoff is seeking re-election to his Senate seat in Georgia.
- The statement was made during a debate with Republican challenger Mike Collins.
- Ossoff was polled as a potential Democratic nominee for president in 2028, polling at 13%.
Senator Jon Ossoff has stated he has "zero interest" in running for president in 2028, aiming to quell speculation about his future political ambitions. Ossoff, a Democrat representing Georgia, made the declaration during a debate with his Republican challenger, Rep. Mike Collins.
Ossoff emphasized his commitment to his current role, stating he would serve a full term if re-elected to the Senate. The senator's name has been mentioned as a potential contender for the 2028 presidential race, with a recent Emerson College poll placing him at 13% among potential Democratic nominees, behind Pete Buttigieg and Gavin Newsom. Ossoff was tied with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and ahead of Kamala Harris in the same poll.
The debate also touched upon other campaign issues, including data centers, the economy under President Donald Trump, the war in Iran, and allegations of white nationalist associations by Collins' son-in-law. Collins also questioned Ossoff's ties to Democratic donor Reid Hoffman, whose name appeared in the Epstein files. Ossoff, in turn, criticized Collins for his stance on Trump's tariffs and his response to questions about the 2020 election.