Ossoff Raises Record $11M in First Quarter for Senate Reelection

Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia announced a record-breaking $11 million in campaign donations for the first quarter of 2025, marking the highest amount ever raised by an incumbent senator during an off-year. His campaign reported that this sum came from nearly 260,000 donors, with an average contribution of just $32, demonstrating strong grassroots support from across 156 of Georgia's 159 counties. Although Ossoff currently faces no significant Republican challengers, the fundraising success is seen as a strategy to deter potential candidates while also signaling a formidable campaign ahead in what is expected to be a competitive reelection bid. The fundraising surge comes amidst rising political tensions, including a recent ad campaign by Senate GOP operatives targeting Ossoff with transphobic rhetoric. Speculation remains around whether Governor Brian Kemp will enter the race, influencing other Republicans' decisions to run. Ossoff's significant fundraising achievement is poised to play a crucial role in the upcoming election cycle, as he aims to replicate the success of the previous Senate race in Georgia.