Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Former Vols Coach Derek Dooley Enters Georgia Senate Race
Imagine a former football coach, Derek Dooley, wants to become a senator in Georgia.
He's a Republican, supported by the state's governor, and wants to work with President Trump.
He's never been a politician before.
Several other people are also running from the Republican party to try and get the job.
The Republicans hope to win this seat to have more power in the Senate.
Democrats think it may be hard for the Republicans to win because the coach cheered for Medicaid cuts.
Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley is running for U.S. Senate in Georgia.
Dooley is backed by Republican Governor Brian Kemp and supports low taxes.
Dooley, son of legendary coach Vince Dooley, has never held public office.
The race includes two sitting U.S. House Representatives.
Republicans aim to unseat Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff to expand their majority.
- Who
- Derek Dooley, former football coach
- What
- Derek Dooley is running for U.S. Senate.
- When
- Announced on Monday
- Where
- Georgia
- Why
- To unseat Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff and expand the Republican's Senate majority.
Democrats' Concerns
Republicans' Stance
Medicaid Cuts
Democrats' Concerns
Dooley's past actions are not in the best interest of Georgians
Republicans' Stance
N/A
- Candidate
- Derek Dooley
- Political Party
- Republican
- Office Sought
- U.S. Senate
- Incumbent
- Jon Ossoff
- Endorsement
- Brian Kemp