Top Senate Fundraiser Ossoff Passes $80M as Campaign Seeks More Donations
Summary
Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia, has raised over $81 million for his 2026 Senate campaign and has about $42 million in cash ready to spend. Despite this large amount, his campaign still asks supporters for donations to keep ads running in expensive media markets. The race against Republican Mike Collins is closely watched because Georgia is a key battleground state that President Donald Trump won in 2024.Key Facts
- Jon Ossoff is a Democratic U.S. Senator from Georgia running for re-election in 2026.
- Ossoff has raised more than $81 million during this election cycle.
- His campaign reported $42.58 million in cash available as of June 30.
- Ossoff's main opponent is Republican Mike Collins, who has much less money for his campaign.
- Even with large funds, Ossoff’s campaign asks donors for small contributions to keep ads airing.
- Georgia is a competitive state, won by Trump in the 2024 presidential election but previously held by Democrats in Senate seats.
- Ossoff’s campaign has spent millions on Google ads targeting voters in Georgia and other states.
- The University of Virginia’s Center for Politics recently rated Georgia’s Senate race as "likely Democratic."
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