Jon Ossoff

Democratic Platform

Democrats support progressive taxation, with higher rates on top earners and corporations to fund public investment. The party favors raising the minimum wage, strengthening unions, and expanding worker protections. Democrats generally support government investment in infrastructure, education, and social programs as drivers of broad economic growth.

Jon Ossoff

Senator Ossoff voted for the Inflation Reduction Act (2022), which included a corporate alternative minimum tax, prescription drug pricing reform, and deficit reduction. He supports protecting and expanding tax credits for working families and increasing taxes on corporations and high earners to fund public investment in healthcare, education, and infrastructure.Source →

Republican Platform

Republicans favor lower taxes across income levels, with particular emphasis on cutting corporate and capital gains taxes to stimulate investment and job creation. The party supports deregulation, reduced government spending, and free market solutions over federal programs as the primary engine of prosperity.

Democratic Platform

Democrats support expanding access to affordable healthcare, including protecting the Affordable Care Act and moving toward a public option or expanded Medicare coverage. The party broadly favors government negotiation of prescription drug prices and opposes removing protections for pre-existing conditions.

Jon Ossoff

Senator Ossoff supports the Affordable Care Act and voted for the Inflation Reduction Act provisions that allow Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices directly with manufacturers. He supports capping insulin costs, expanding Medicaid in states that have not yet adopted expansion, and protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions.Source →

Republican Platform

Republicans have generally sought to repeal or significantly reform the Affordable Care Act, favoring market-based solutions. The party supports expanding health savings accounts, increasing competition among insurers across state lines, and reducing federal mandates on coverage requirements.

Democratic Platform

Democrats generally support pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, including DACA recipients, and favor comprehensive immigration reform. The party supports increased resources for legal immigration processing and a humanitarian approach to asylum seekers at the border.

Jon Ossoff

Senator Ossoff supports comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients and long-term undocumented residents with deep community ties. He calls for improved border processing infrastructure alongside enforcement and opposes large-scale deportation programs that separate families.Source →

Republican Platform

Republicans prioritize border security and strict enforcement of existing immigration law. The party broadly supports completing physical border barriers, ending policies they view as incentivizing illegal entry, and reforming legal immigration to favor applicants with marketable skills.

Democratic Platform

Democrats favor robust federal investment in public K-12 education and higher education, along with policies to reduce or eliminate student loan debt. The party generally opposes using public funds for private school vouchers and supports universal pre-K and affordable childcare.

Jon Ossoff

Senator Ossoff supports federal investment in public education and voted for education funding in the American Rescue Plan. He supports universal pre-K, affordable childcare, and reducing the burden of student loan debt. He opposes federal programs that redirect public education funds to private schools.Source →

Republican Platform

Republicans support school choice, including voucher programs for private and religious schools, and local control over curriculum decisions. The party generally opposes federal education mandates and broadly supports parental rights in schooling. Many Republicans oppose student loan forgiveness as unfair to borrowers who repaid their loans.

Democratic Platform

Democrats broadly support stricter gun safety measures, including universal background checks, red flag laws, and restrictions on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines. The party frames these regulations as consistent with the Second Amendment and necessary to reduce mass shootings.

Jon Ossoff

Senator Ossoff supported the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (2022), which enhanced background checks for buyers under 21, funded state crisis intervention programs, and clarified federal firearms dealer licensing requirements. He supports universal background checks and red flag laws.Source →

Republican Platform

Republicans strongly defend Second Amendment rights and generally oppose new gun control legislation, arguing that existing laws should be enforced more effectively. The party emphasizes mental health intervention, the right to self-defense, and opposes what they view as infringement on law-abiding gun owners.

Democratic Platform

Democrats view climate change as an urgent crisis requiring immediate government action. The party supports transitioning to clean energy through federal investment and regulation, reducing carbon emissions across the economy, and meeting international climate commitments. Democrats generally oppose expanding fossil fuel development on public lands.

Jon Ossoff

Senator Ossoff was a strong advocate for the Inflation Reduction Act's climate and clean energy provisions, which represent the largest climate investment in U.S. history. He supports transitioning to clean energy, meeting international climate commitments, and opposes expanding fossil fuel extraction on public lands.Source →

Republican Platform

Republicans emphasize American energy independence through domestic production of oil, gas, and coal alongside renewable development. Many in the party are skeptical of aggressive climate regulations they argue harm economic growth and jobs. Republicans generally prefer market-based energy solutions over government mandates and oppose restrictions that raise energy costs for families.

Democratic Platform

Democrats generally support a multilateral approach to foreign policy, emphasizing alliances, international institutions, and diplomacy as the first line of engagement. The party broadly supports maintaining NATO commitments, providing aid to democratic allies, and engaging international bodies to address shared challenges.

Jon Ossoff

Senator Ossoff supports continued U.S. backing for Ukraine, strong NATO commitments, and a multilateral approach to international challenges. He has been a vocal critic of authoritarian governments and supports U.S. leadership in promoting democratic institutions abroad.Source →

Republican Platform

Republicans emphasize American sovereignty, a strong military as a deterrent, and bilateral relationships over multilateral institutions. The party broadly supports robust defense spending and is skeptical of international agreements they view as constraining American action or requiring open-ended foreign commitments.

Democratic Platform

Democrats oppose cuts to Social Security or Medicare benefits and support expanding both programs. The party generally favors raising the Social Security payroll tax cap on high earners to ensure long-term solvency and opposes any form of privatization.

Jon Ossoff

Senator Ossoff opposes any cuts to Social Security or Medicare benefits and supports strengthening both programs' long-term finances. He favors raising the payroll tax cap on high earners rather than reducing benefits or raising the retirement age.Source →

Republican Platform

Republicans support reforming Social Security and Medicare to ensure long-term fiscal solvency, which some in the party argue requires adjusting benefits or eligibility ages. The party opposes tax increases to fund the programs and some members have supported personal investment account options.

Democratic Platform

Democrats broadly support criminal justice reform, including reducing mandatory minimum sentences, addressing racial disparities in policing and incarceration, and investing in community-based alternatives. The party generally supports police accountability measures and evidence-based approaches to reducing recidivism.

Jon Ossoff

Senator Ossoff supports criminal justice reform including reducing mandatory minimum sentences, addressing racial disparities in policing and incarceration, and improving conditions in federal detention facilities. He has used his Senate oversight role to investigate federal prison conditions.Source →

Republican Platform

Republicans emphasize law and order, strong support for law enforcement, and tough penalties for crime. The party generally opposes reducing mandatory minimum sentences for violent offenses and supports prosecutors pursuing strong sentences. Republicans broadly oppose policies they view as undermining police authority or creating leniency for criminals.