Ossoff Accused of Mixing Up Out-of-State Democratic Backers in Campaign Ad

Georgia Senator faces criticism for confusing endorsements from prominent Democrats in Facebook ad

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A Facebook ad from Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) seemed to confuse two prominent out-of-state Democrat supporters of his reelection campaign, leading to criticism from his Republican opponent Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) that Ossoff can't keep his out-of-state Democratic backers straight.

Why it matters

The incident highlights Ossoff's reliance on out-of-state Democratic donors and endorsements, which his Republican opponent has criticized as Ossoff being beholden to national party interests rather than Georgia voters. It also raises questions about Ossoff's attention to detail and ability to accurately represent his campaign's high-profile supporters.

The details

In the Facebook ad, a statement from Democratic strategist James Carville endorsing Ossoff appeared, but the ad also included an image of an endorsement from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D). Rep. Collins accused Ossoff of not being able to "keep straight which radical, out-of-touch Democrat is supporting him." Collins has also criticized Ossoff for receiving over $150,000 in donations from liberal billionaires like Pritzker and George Soros, while over 80% of Ossoff's donations come from outside Georgia.

  • The Facebook ad in question was released on February 13, 2026.

The players

Jon Ossoff

Democratic U.S. Senator from Georgia who is running for reelection.

Mike Collins

Republican U.S. Representative from Georgia who is challenging Ossoff for his Senate seat.

James Carville

Prominent Democratic strategist who endorsed Ossoff in the Facebook ad.

JB Pritzker

Democratic Governor of Illinois whose endorsement of Ossoff was mistakenly included in the Facebook ad.

George Soros

Liberal billionaire who has donated over $150,000 to Ossoff's campaign, according to Ossoff's Republican opponent.

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What they’re saying

“Hey friends, it's James Carville. As someone who's spent nearly half a century electing Democrats and winning tough elections across the country, I'm telling ya — we gotta get serious about Georgia's Senate race.”

— James Carville, Democratic Strategist (Facebook ad)

“It says everything you need to know about Jon Ossoff and his allegiances when he can't even keep straight which radical, out-of-touch Democrat is supporting him.”

— Mike Collins, U.S. Representative (R-GA) (Statement)

What’s next

The incident is likely to continue being a point of criticism for Ossoff from his Republican opponent as the Senate race heats up in Georgia.

The takeaway

Ossoff's reliance on out-of-state Democratic donors and endorsements has become a major point of attack from his Republican challenger, raising questions about Ossoff's connections to national party interests versus his focus on Georgia voters.