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 March 11, 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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Derek Dooley

- 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 US 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.