Jon Ossoff — U.S. Senator from Georgia
Jon Ossoff is a Democrat Senator representing Georgia, serving a term from 2021-01-20 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | Georgia |
| Current term | 2021-01-20 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1987-02-16 |
| Bioguide ID | O000174 |
Election & Term History
Jon Ossoff has held 1 term in Congress on record, first elected in 2021.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-20 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Georgia | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Jon Ossoff has cast 835 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Jon Ossoff is more liberal than 89% of Senate Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.474 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 89% of Senate Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 835 |
| Votes with own party | 95.5% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 51 of 890 (5.7%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Jon Ossoff in?
Jon Ossoff is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Senator from Georgia.
How long has Jon Ossoff served in Congress?
Jon Ossoff's first term on record began in 2021, and their current term runs from 2021-01-20 to 2027-01-03.
How does Jon Ossoff's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Jon Ossoff is more liberal than 89% of Senate Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 835 recorded votes.
How often does Jon Ossoff vote with their own party?
Jon Ossoff has voted with the majority of their own party on 95.5% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 51 of 890 recorded votes (5.7%).