New GOP Candidate Enters Georgia Senate Race Promising Trump Support and Ossoff Attack

A new Republican candidate has entered Georgia's Senate race, former college football coach Derek Dooley, who is touting support for Trump and taking aim at incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff in the 2026 midterm elections. Dooley emphasized his outsider credentials as a coach and businessman, seeking to capitalize on opposition to President Biden's policies. His campaign has yet to announce specific policy positions, focusing instead on building a coalition of conservative voters. The Georgia Senate race is seen as crucial in the 2026 midterms due to its history of close contests between Democrats and Republicans.