Centrist Independent Voter has made its first endorsement of the 2026 general election, endorsing Senator Jon Ossoff for reelection to the United States Senate from Georgia.
This endorsement goes beyond ordinary disagreements over taxes, spending and social policy. During President Trump’s second term, Congress has repeatedly failed to defend its own constitutional responsibilities—from presidential appointments and war powers to tariffs and oversight of the executive branch.
Ossoff has demonstrated a willingness to resist those abuses. He opposed a series of deeply problematic Trump nominees, supported congressional limits on unilateral tariffs and unauthorized war, and has consistently supported Ukraine and America’s alliances.
Just as importantly, his independence is not entirely partisan. Ossoff has broken with Democrats on immigration enforcement and rejected several proposals associated with the party’s left wing, including Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, defunding the police and expansion of the Supreme Court.
Republican nominee Mike Collins has bipartisan legislative accomplishments that deserve recognition. But his votes on Ukraine, war powers and tariffs—and his own description of his role as helping Congress “have President Trump’s back”—raise serious doubts about the institutional independence required of a United States senator.
Read Centrist Independent Voter’s full endorsement of Jon Ossoff.