(SmyrnaVinings.News) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff has won a second term representing Georgia, defeating Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins in Tuesday’s general election, according to projections from Fox News and other news organizations.
Why it matters: Ossoff’s victory keeps a closely watched Georgia Senate seat in Democratic hands as both parties compete for control of the chamber.
The background: Ossoff first took office Jan. 20, 2021, after defeating Republican incumbent David Perdue in a runoff election earlier that month.
His victory, alongside fellow Democrat Raphael Warnock, created a 50-50 split in the Senate, giving Democrats control through Vice President Kamala Harris’ tie-breaking vote.
Making history: Ossoff became the first millennial elected to the U.S. Senate and the youngest person elected to the chamber since 1980.
Ossoff and Warnock were also the first Democrats to represent Georgia in the Senate since Zell Miller left office in 2005.
The bottom line: Ossoff’s reelection extends Democratic representation in a state that has remained competitive in recent national elections.
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