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Derek Dooley, Georgia State Senate

Ex-Tennessee coach Derek Dooley jumps into Georgia Senate race against Jon Ossoff
A Republican with ties to the University of Georgia’s football program is once again running for the Senate from the Peach State.
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.
Former football coach Derek Dooley entering Georgia Senate race
Former football coach Derek Dooley is launching a bid Monday for the U.S Senate in Georgia, as candidates vie for endorsements to unseat Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Georgia GOP worries Senate race will turn into Trump vs. Kemp proxy war
Republicans are increasingly anxious about the burgeoning Senate primary that could rupture the fragile alliance between Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and President Donald Trump. Three Republicans have already jumped into the race to topple Democrat Sen.
With Derek Dooley entering Senate race, old feud could reignite between Trump, Kemp
The more bruising the primary is, the more difficult it will be to ultimately win the general election,” a political expert said.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s latest gamble: A blank-slate Senate candidate with big stakes
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is gambling again on a handpicked political newcomer in one of the nation’s most competitive U.S. Senate races.

Former Tennessee coach Derek Dooley announces Republican bid for Senate seat in Georgia

Former Tennessee coach Derek Dooley is running for the U.S. Senate in Georgia for 2026, doing so as a Republican against ...

Former football coach Derek Dooley steps onto Georgia Senate field

Former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley on Monday launched a campaign for Senate in Georgia.

Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley running for U.S. Senate in Georgia

Former Tennessee coach Derek Dooley wants to bring together Republican factions of Gov. Brian Kemp and Donald Trump. He's ...

Former NFL, CFB Coach Derek Dooley to Run for U.S. Senate in Georgia as Republican

Per ESPN, former Tennessee head coach and longtime NFL assistant Derek Dooley announced his 2026 Republican bid for the U.S.

Ex-football coach Derek Dooley challenges Jon Ossoff in Georgia

Former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley launched a bid Monday for the Republican nomination to take on Sen ...
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Former Tennessee Coach Derek Dooley Announces 2026 Georgia Senate Run Against Incumbent Jon Ossoff

Derek Dooley announces his bid for the U.S. Senate in Georgia, challenging incumbent Jon Ossoff in the 2026 elections.
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Derek Dooley, former Tennessee head coach, announces run for US Senate seat in Georgia

Derek Dooley announced Monday that he is running for US Senate, seeking the Republican nomination to challenge Jon Ossoff.

Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley considering Georgia Senate run

ATLANTA — Former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley is considering a run for a Republican seat in the U.S. Senate in Georgia, according to the Associated Press. This decision was made ...

Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley announces a 2026 Senate bid in Georgia

Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley announced his 2026 Republican bid for the U.S. Senate in Georgia against ...