Georgia governor stumps for Dooley in closely watched U.S. Senate race

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 790

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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CANTON — Gov. Brian Kemp toured metro Atlanta Monday to stump for his preferred candidate in Georgia’s U.S. Senate race, former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley.

Dooley entered the race in August with Kemp’s backing after Kemp declined to throw his hat in the ring to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Dooley’s in a three-way race with two Republican congressmen, Buddy Carter and Mike Collins.

Republicans in Georgia will select a candidate …

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