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In a surprising turn of events, Derek Dooley, a renowned collegiate and NFL football coach, has announced his candidacy for Georgia's U.S. Senate seat in the 2026 midterms. Dooley, the son of legendary University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley, made the announcement during an interview with our website's political reporter Doug Reardon on this week's episode of On The Record.
On The Record is a weekly political show hosted by our website anchor Rick Folbaum and Doug Reardon. The show airs every Sunday at 11 a.m. on our website and can be seen on our website's streaming, podcasting, and television platforms. On The Record features interviews from both Republican and Democratic candidates for every major office in Georgia's 2026 elections.
Georgia will be a key state in the 2028 presidential election, and the gubernatorial and congressional elections in 2026 could set the tone for the U.S. midterm elections. Derek Dooley's entry into the race is sure to shake up the political landscape in the state.
Derek Dooley was endorsed by Gov. Brian Kemp before UGA's college football season opener in Athens. He will be challenging incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, a Democrat, for his seat. The Democratic challenger to Dooley in Georgia's 2026 U.S. Senate primary is Matt Reeves.
The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is at the center of a political firestorm, while the website is expanding its news footprint with more reporters and local programming. The website and our website+ provide the latest news, headlines, and insights as Georgia continues its role at the forefront of the nation's political scene.
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In other news, Democrats on the Fulton County board of commissioners continue refusing to approve two Republicans to the county's election board. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook is planning to sue President Donald Trump's administration to prevent him from firing her.
As the political landscape in Georgia continues to evolve, stay tuned to On The Record for in-depth coverage and interviews with the candidates vying for Georgia's major offices in the 2026 elections.
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