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Derek Dooley Announces 2026 Georgia Senate Bid Against Ossoff
GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, AUG 4 – Derek Dooley enters Georgia Senate race as a Republican outsider aiming to reclaim a Democratic seat using his football legacy and outsider appeal, targeting voters frustrated with career politicians.
- On Monday, Derek Dooley, former University of Tennessee football coach, announced his Senate bid in Georgia to challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff.
- Amid internal deliberations, Kemp’s decision, announced on July 24, to support Dooley led Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King to drop out of the race.
- Dooley said, `I’m running because our state needs new leadership in Washington D.C., and professional politicians like Jon Ossoff are the problem` and highlighted his outsider status.
- In a crowded primary, Dooley joins U.S. Reps. Buddy Carter and Mike Collins as GOP challengers to Democrat Jon Ossoff.
- As Republicans target next year’s election, Dooley said `Trump’s endorsement remains pending` while moving forward to unseat the vulnerable incumbent.
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Derek Dooley enters Georgia’s U.S. Senate race, setting up a three-way battle for the GOP nomination
Former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley has joined the GOP primary to decide who will go on to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff. Dooley announced his campaign with a video message Tuesday morning. In it, Dooley pays…
Former Football Coach Enters Georgia Senate Race
Former football coach Derek Dooley announced on Aug. 4 that he is running in Georgia for the U.S. Senate, joining a crowded Republican field looking to take on incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.). “I’m running because our state needs new leadership in Washington D.C., and professional politicians like Jon Ossoff are the problem,” Dooley said in a statement. Dooley expressed support for President Donald Trump. “Leadership matters,” he said. “Our st…
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