Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia pledged on Tuesday that he would serve a full Senate term if he’s reelected next month.
It’s a striking commitment given that Ossoff, who is running in a battleground state, has been floated as a 2028 presidential candidate and has proven himself to be a messaging leader for the Democratic Party.
His promise was made in a debate against Rep. Mike Collins, Ossoff’s Republican opponent in the Senate race, where he was asked almost immediately if he would stay in the Senate if reelected.
“Yes I will,” Ossoff, whose upcoming Senate term would run through the start of 2033 if reelected, replied. “I have zero interest in running for president.”
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Ossoff has previously said he’s uninterested in seeking the presidency but Tuesday’s pledge ruling it out was the most unequivocal statement he’s made on the question.
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