Former Congressional Staffer To Run For U.S. House

Another Democrat has entered the race to become the next elected official to represent Georgia's Sixth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Jon Ossoff on Thursday announced he's seeking the seat that's expected to be vacated by Tom Price when he's confirmed to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Ossoff served Georgia as a national security staffer in Congress for five years before leaving government for the private sector, his press release states.

Since 2013, he has been managing partner and CEO of a company that produces investigations targeting corrupt officials and organized crime for international news organizations.

Ossoff joins fellow Democratic candidates Ron Slotin, Josh McLaurin and State Rep. Sally Harrell who declared their intentions in late 2016, in the race that will be decided in a special election. State Sen. Judson Hill (R-Marietta) is the first and only Republican to announce his bid to replace Price.

The 6th Congressional District covers Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Johns Creek, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Doraville and East Cobb.

“Donald Trump is an embarrassment and a threat to prosperity and health, justice, and security in the Sixth District,” said Ossoff. “I’m running to stop him and to fight for our community in Congress.”

Ossoff has been active in Georgia politics since his youth and has managed or advised six winning Congressional campaigns in Georgia since 2006, his release notes.

Over more than five years as a Congressional aide, Ossoff drafted and managed legislative initiatives that passed the House and Senate and helped to craft major defense and consumer protection legislation.

He also participated several times in the Congressional appropriations process, "helping deliver millions of dollars of education and transportation resources to Georgia," the release said.

Ossoff also indicated he's received the endorsement of Democratic Congressmen John Lewis and Hank Johnson.

Ossoff earned a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and a master's degree from the London School of Economics.

You can learn more about him by visiting his campaign website.

Image via Jon Ossoff