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Derek Dooley is from Athens, Georgia. He has a bachelor 27s degree in foreign affairs and government from the University of Virginia and a law degree from the University of Georgia. He and his wife, Allison, have three adult children and live in Clayton, Georgia.

Derek Dooley is from Athens, Georgia. He has a bachelor's degree in foreign affairs and government from the University of Virginia and a law degree from the University of Georgia. He and his wife, Allison, have three adult children and live in Clayton, Georgia.

Derek is a lawyer and former college football coach. He practiced law in Atlanta before returning to the University of Georgia to coach football. He has also coached in the National Football League (NFL).

Derek is a football coach. He previously worked in college football and the National Football League (NFL). He also practiced law. 

Derek previously practiced law in Atlanta before starting a coaching career in college football and the NFL.

Derek's campaign for U.S. Senator is his first run for public office. 

Supports budget reforms in Congress that increase transparency.

Believes in fiscal responsibility and supports a balanced budget amendment.

- Supports budget reforms in Congress that increase transparency.
- Believes in fiscal responsibility and supports a balanced budget amendment.
- Supports affordable and reliable energy.

Economy

Said, "I will stand with the men and women who put on a badge every day and give them the resources and support they need to keep our streets and neighborhoods safe."

- Said, "I will stand with the men and women who put on a badge every day and give them the resources and support they need to keep our streets and neighborhoods safe."

Public Safety

Believes healthcare decisions should be driven by patients and doctors, "not insurance companies, bureaucrats or Washington politicians."

Believes patients deserve to know the cost of care before they walk into the doctor's office, including information about insurance company denial rates.

Advocates protecting rural healthcare and hospitals.

- Believes healthcare decisions should be driven by patients and doctors, "not insurance companies, bureaucrats or Washington politicians."
- Believes patients deserve to know the cost of care before they walk into the doctor's office, including information about insurance company denial rates.
- Advocates protecting rural healthcare and hospitals.

Healthcare

As of May 27, 2026, Derek Dooley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Environment

Supports investing in military readiness, innovation and advanced technology, stating, "... the United States has the strongest, most lethal military in the world–and the will to use it when American lives and our national security are at risk."

Opposes undocumented immigration and supports enforcing current immigration laws.

Supports maintaining Israel as an ally and working together to "confront shared threats and promote stability around the world."

Opposes lengthy wars, stating conflicts must have clearly defined, achievable objectives tied directly to American security.

Said, "Those who commit crimes and wreak havoc on our communities must be deported."

- Supports investing in military readiness, innovation and advanced technology, stating, "... the United States has the strongest, most lethal military in the world–and the will to use it when American lives and our national security are at risk."
- Opposes undocumented immigration and supports enforcing current immigration laws.
- Supports maintaining Israel as an ally and working together to "confront shared threats and promote stability around the world."
- Opposes lengthy wars, stating conflicts must have clearly defined, achievable objectives tied directly to American security.
- Said, "Those who commit crimes and wreak havoc on our communities must be deported."

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports term limits for Congress members.

Supports a ban on Congressional stock trading.

Said, "If Congress fails to pass a budget on time, the government should stay open at current funding levels while lawmakers stay in Washington until the job is done."

- Supports term limits for Congress members.
- Believes in limited government.
- Supports a ban on Congressional stock trading.
- Said, "If Congress fails to pass a budget on time, the government should stay open at current funding levels while lawmakers stay in Washington until the job is done."

Voting & Elections

Supports investing in career training and skills development in high schools, technical schools, apprenticeships, and workforce programs that prepare Georgians for well-paying jobs and connect employers with skilled workers.

- Supports investing in career training and skills development in high schools, technical schools, apprenticeships, and workforce programs that prepare Georgians for well-paying jobs and connect employers with skilled workers.

Education

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Endorsed by Representative Victor Anderson.

- Endorsed by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp.
- Endorsed by Representative Jutt Howard.
- Endorsed by Sheriff Robin Krockum.
- Endorsed by Representative Victor Anderson.
- Endorsed by Senator Bo Hatchett.
- Endorsed by Sheriff Scott Andrews.
- Endorsed by Sheriff Mitch Ralston.
- Endorsed by Sheriff Earl Prince.
- Endorsed by Sheriff Don Whitaker.
- Endorsed by Representative Leesa Hagan.

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Derek Dooley

Michael is a small business owner. He works at the trucking company he founded at age 25, where he has grown the fleet from one semi-truck to over one hundred drivers.

Michael Allen Collins Jr.  is a small business owner. He works at the trucking company he founded at age 25, where he has grown the fleet from one semi-truck to over one hundred drivers.

Michael Allen Collins Jr. is currently a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was first elected in 2022 and has served one term. He is chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Michael is currently a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was first elected in 2022 and has served one term. He is chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Supported the "Regulation Reduction Act" (requiring agencies to repeal three existing regulations before issuing a new one) and the "Regulation Decimation Act" (requiring the repeal of ten existing regulations for every new one).

Co-sponsored the MERIT Act (HR 687) to make it easier to remove federal employees for poor performance or misconduct, and legislation to limit pay adjustments for federal teleworkers (HR 236).

- Supported the "Regulation Reduction Act" (requiring agencies to repeal three existing regulations before issuing a new one) and the "Regulation Decimation Act" (requiring the repeal of ten existing regulations for every new one).
- Co-sponsored the MERIT Act (HR 687) to make it easier to remove federal employees for poor performance or misconduct, and legislation to limit pay adjustments for federal teleworkers (HR 236).

US Representative Mike Collins

Supports strict immigration policies to prevent crime by undocumented immigrants.

Sponsored bills to completely abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (HR 221) and repeal the National Firearms Act (HR 335).

- Supports strict immigration policies to prevent crime by undocumented immigrants.
- Sponsored bills to completely abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (HR 221) and repeal the National Firearms Act (HR 335).

Co-sponsored the "PROTECTS Act" (HR 742), which aims to prohibit federal funds from being used to provide gender transition procedures to minors.

- Co-sponsored the "PROTECTS Act" (HR 742), which aims to prohibit federal funds from being used to provide gender transition procedures to minors.

As of May 27, 2026, Mike Collins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Aligns with the "America First" wing of the Republican Party regarding foreign intervention. During his time in the House, he voted against providing military aid to Ukraine and supported resolutions directing the removal of U.S. troops from Syria.

- Aligns with the "America First" wing of the Republican Party regarding foreign intervention. During his time in the House, he voted against providing military aid to Ukraine and supported resolutions directing the removal of U.S. troops from Syria.

Co-sponsored a constitutional amendment to impose strict term limits on Members of Congress (HJRes 12).

- Co-sponsored a constitutional amendment to impose strict term limits on Members of Congress (HJRes 12).

Supports the complete decentralization of federal education oversight, formally co-sponsoring a bill that simply states its purpose is "To terminate the Department of Education" (HR 899).

- Supports the complete decentralization of federal education oversight, formally co-sponsoring a bill that simply states its purpose is "To terminate the Department of Education" (HR 899).

National Border Patrol Council

Oil and Gas Workers Association

Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)

Turning Point Action

Senate Conservatives Fund

Endorsed by the National Border Patrol Council.

Endorsed by Oil and Gas Workers Association.

Endorsed by Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).

- Endorsed by the National Border Patrol Council.
- Endorsed by Oil and Gas Workers Association.
- Endorsed by Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).
- Endorsed by Turning Point Action.
- Endorsed by Senate Conservatives Fund.
- Endorsed by Congressman Russell Fry.
- Endorsed by Congressman Burgess Owens.
- Endorsed by Congressman Morgan Luttrell.
- Endorsed by Congressman John McGuire.
- Endorsed by Congressman Mike Ezell.

Mike Collins

- The U.S. Senator is a member of the United States Senate, the upper house of the United States Congress. There are a total of 100 U.S. senators. Georgia, like every other U.S. state, has two senators. 
- U.S. Senators have a great deal of power when it comes to bringing the concerns of their state to the national arena. U.S. Senators can author, sponsor, amend, debate and vote on bills which may become national law. 
- U.S. Senators have an important role in deciding who runs the federal government. They hold confirmation hearings for most presidential appointees, including new Supreme Court Justices and Presidential Cabinet Members.
- Senators can be appointed to committees that focus on particular issues. Examples include the Appropriations Committee, which handles budget planning, or the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which is a diplomatic body that welcomes foreign delegations.
- Senators are elected to six-year terms in statewide elections. U.S. Senators are paid a salary of $174,000/year.

One of two federal lawmakers representing Georgia in the U.S. Senate.

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