The Senate’s top spender on hair and makeup will surprise you
by Alex Swoyer · The Washington TimesSen. Jon Ossoff, a Georgia Democrat running for reelection, has spent nearly $3,000 on hair and makeup services through his campaign, outpacing every other Senate candidate, including the women.
Federal Election Commission records show Mr. Ossoff has paid fellow Georgian Stephanie Ponder for the services.
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By contrast, Sen. Susan Collins, a Maine Republican also up for reelection, has recorded just $350 in campaign hair and makeup costs, and the Collins Victory Committee, which supports her, recorded another $1,440.
The records cover this election cycle, which began at the start of 2025.
Ms. Ossoff’s biggest competition comes from House members of the “Squad.”
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has spent more than $5,000, mostly at The Only Agency in New York, but she has also patronized District Demeanor in suburban Maryland.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Michigan Democrat, recorded $1,566 in hair and makeup services costs, with Salone Pure in Dearborn, Michigan, winning her loyalty.
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It’s not like Mr. Ossoff can’t afford it. He has a massive fundraising lead over his Republican challenger, Rep. Mike Collins.
The RealClearPolitics average of polls shows Mr. Ossoff with a 7.5-percentage-point lead over Mr. Collins.
Mr. Ossoff is the youngest senator at age 39.
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