Democrat Ossoff Wins Georgia Senate Race

Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff won the first major race call of the US midterm elections as polls closed across the country. Voters cast ballots in a referendum on President Donald Trump amid widespread public dissatisfaction.

Supporters gather for an Election Night rally for US Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Democratic candidate for re-election, during the US midterm elections in Atlanta, Georgia, US, November 3, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff won the first major race call of the midterm elections in the United States, securing victory over Republican challenger Mike Collins on Tuesday evening. The contest serves as an early indicator in elections that will determine whether Democrats can wrest control of Congress from President Donald Trump's party. Control of both legislative chambers hangs in the balance as millions of voters cast ballots in a referendum on the administration's first two years.