Derek Dooley
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Derek Dooley is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Georgia in the 2026 election cycle and a former college and NFL football coach. Raised in Athens, Georgia, he played football at the University of Virginia and later earned a J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law. He practiced law in Atlanta before beginning a long coaching career that included head-coaching stints at Louisiana Tech and the University of Tennessee.
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Jun 13, 2026 35 Georgia Democrats Seek Probe Into Kemp, Dooley Contracts
More than 35 Georgia Democrats demand an independent probe into alleged pay-to-play ties between Gov. Kemp, Derek Dooley and $77M in school contracts.
Jun 8, 2026 Trump Withholds Nod in Collins-Dooley Senate Runoff
Mike Collins leads Derek Dooley into June 16 runoff after May 19 primary; Trump has not endorsed either candidate.
May 31, 2026 Derek Dooley Schedules Savannah Meet-and-Greet for Senate Runoff
Derek Dooley holds a June 1 meet-and-greet in Savannah ahead of the Georgia U.S. Senate runoff against Rep. Mike Collins.
