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George Clooney Delays 2028 Democratic Endorsement Until 2026

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 5:03 PM UTC · How we work

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George Clooney says he will wait until after the November 2026 midterms before endorsing a 2028 Democratic candidate.
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker are seeking reelection on November 3, 2026.
RealClearPolling shows Jon Ossoff at 8.8% in the national 2028 Democratic presidential poll.
RealClearPolling gives Jon Ossoff 51.1% versus Republican Mike Collins 43.1% in the Georgia Senate race.

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George Clooney says he will wait until after the November 2026 midterms before endorsing a 2028 Democratic candidate.
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker are seeking reelection on November 3, 2026.
RealClearPolling shows Jon Ossoff at 8.8% in the national 2028 Democratic presidential poll.
RealClearPolling gives Jon Ossoff 51.1% versus Republican Mike Collins 43.1% in the Georgia Senate race.