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Sen. Jon Ossoff says he’s not running for president in 2028
By Kimberly Wright at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-GA, who running for re-election in the Senate, is putting cold water on rumors he has a higher office in mind in the next two years.Ossoff is facing off against GOP Rep. Mike Collins in November, after Collins defeated former football coach Derek Dooley in a runoff earlier this...
Key takeaway ” As Channel 2 Action News reported earlier, Ossoff has appeared on the campaign trail alongside the Democratic candidate for governor, Keisha Lance Bottoms.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
Sen. Jon Ossoff's statement that he will not run for president in 2028 comes as he focuses on his Senate re-election bid against GOP Rep. Mike Collins. This development may allow Ossoff to concentrate on issues relevant to his Atlanta constituency, such as transportation and public safety, which are crucial to the city's growth and development. Ossoff's presence on the campaign trail with Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms suggests that he is invested in the local political landscape. His decision to rule out a presidential run may also impact the dynamics of the upcoming gubernatorial election, in which Lance Bottoms faces off against Rick Jackson. As the November elections approach, Atlanta voters will be watching to see how Ossoff's re-election campaign and his relationship with Lance Bottoms' campaign unfold, and how these developments might shape the city's political future.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-GA, who running for re-election in the Senate, is putting cold water on rumors he has a higher office in mind in the next two years.Ossoff is facing off against GOP Rep. Mike Collins in November, after Collins defeated former football coach Derek Dooley in a runoff earlier this...
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