Kemp Backs Dooley, But He Struggles in Senate Race
February 23, 2026·21 days ago·via AJC.com

Despite Gov. Brian Kemp's strong endorsement, political novice Derek Dooley struggles in Georgia's GOP U.S. Senate primary against seasoned Reps. Mike Collins and Buddy Carter. The former football coach, son of legend Vince Dooley, jumped into politics under Biden's failed border policies, economic mess, and woke transgender athlete push, resuming voting to back Kemp in 2022 and Trump in 2024. Read more about this...