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Ossoff commits to 6-year Senate term amid 2028 speculation

Ossoff made the pledge at a Tuesday debate while running for Senate reelection in Georgia, and again said he has no interest in a presidential run; a yes is news.

On air: Hank Ledger on BBN Tonight
Published 9:06 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by The Hill: “Ossoff commits to 6-year Senate term amid 2028 speculation”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 9:06 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger.
Topics: Ossoff, Senate.
BBN covered this story before: Will Rubio, Ossoff and Ocasio-Cortez run for president? (October 12).

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The HillOssoff commits to 6-year Senate term amid 2028 speculation

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSenator Jon Ossoff of Georgia was asked at a debate tonight whether he'd serve a full term if reelected. Lola Cruz is outside the venue.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentI'm standing outside the debate hall, Hank, where the senator said two words, "Yes, I will," and a crowd of reporters has been treating them like a signed treaty ever since.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentHe's been floated for the White House in twenty twenty-eight, and he again says he has zero interest.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentI covered ceasefires with fewer witnesses than this.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorZero interest.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentThat's the phrase, Hank. In my experience, zero is a number people say right before they find a second one.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo you're asking for monitors on a promise to do the job he's applying for.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentI want guarantors, and I've asked the seagull to witness it. It agreed, but its term ends sooner than his.

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