US midterms: Jewish Democratic senator Jon Ossoff wins in Georgia

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Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff won the Senate election for the state of Georgia and secured a second term. According to Israel Hayom, Ossoff won the close race against his Republican rival, U.S. House member Mike Collins. According to Arutz Sheva, he is identified with the progressive wing of the party.

Israel Hayom noted that Ossoff is the first Jewish representative of the state in the Senate, who chose to convert in a Reform synagogue. According to Israel Hayom, polls gave him a clear advantage before the election, and within the party he is already being marked as a presidential candidate.