Ossoff rakes in more than $10M in latest Georgia Senate fundraising haul

Sen. Jon Ossoff’s (D-Ga.) campaign announced on Thursday that it raised more than $10 million in the second quarter of fundraising this cycle, ending the quarter with $15.5 million cash on hand. 

Ossoff is vying for a second term in the Senate and is considered one of Republicans’ best pickup opportunities next year, but his fundraising underscores picking off the first-term Georgia Democrat will be no easy feat. 

His campaign touted that his average campaign donation this quarter was $32, with close to 98 percent of donations received being $100 or less. His campaign received contributions from all but three of Georgia’s 159 counties.  

“The Ossoff campaign is building unstoppable momentum to win next November, and the small-dollar, grassroots movement is the backbone of our victorious coalition. We’re grateful for the overwhelming support,” Ossoff campaign manager Ellen Foster said in a statement. 

Ossoff’s second quarter fundraising is slightly lower than the more than $11 million his campaign touted in the first fundraising quarter of this year, though both fundraising quarter underscore a steady cash stream and an increasing war chest. 

Ossoff ended the second quarter with $15.5 million in the bank, compared to the $11 million he ended the bank with in the first quarter. His campaign has also touted enthusiastic grassroots energy and excitement around his reelection, pointing out on Thursday that more than 1,700 people have indicated they want to volunteer for his campaign. 

While Republicans see Ossoff as one of their best shots of flipping a Senate seat next year, the GOP has yet to rally around a clear candidate. Insurance Commissioner John King and Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) have launched bids, but the others could enter the race, too, like Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) and former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley.