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Former Coach Derek Dooley Joins Georgia Senate Race

8/4/2025

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Derek Dooley, the former Tennessee football coach, is stepping into the political arena, launching his campaign for the Georgia GOP Senate primary in 2026. With a focus on family values, he aims to tackle hot-button issues like transgender participation in sports and government spending. Backed by Governor Brian Kemp, Dooley will contend with Congressman Mike Collins while challenging incumbent Jon Ossoff's voting record.

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Derek Dooley, the former Tennessee football coach, is stepping into the political arena, launching his campaign for the Georgia GOP Senate primary in 2026. With a focus on family values, he aims to tackle hot-button issues like transgender participation in sports and government spending. Backed by Governor Brian Kemp, Dooley will contend with Congressman Mike Collins while challenging incumbent Jon Ossoff's voting record.