Derek Dooley

President Donald Trump's endorsed candidates won two of three Republican runoffs in Georgia and Alabama, but lost the gubernatorial race to billionaire Rick Jackson, who spent over $100 million. In Alabama, Trump-backed Rep. Barry Moore defeated rival Jared Hudson in a Senate runoff. In Georgia, Rep. Mike Collins, endorsed by Trump, won a Senate race but lost the gubernatorial runoff to Rick Jackson, while Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, also endorsed by Trump, was defeated.

Rep. Mike Collins won Georgia's Republican Senate nomination, defeating Derek Dooley and set to face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Collins, endorsed by Trump, campaigns as a MAGA supporter, while Dooley did not support Trump's 2020 election claims. Rick Jackson also won the GOP governor nomination.

Georgia Republican primary runoff voters selected Mike Collins over Derek Dooley to challenge Jon Ossoff in the November midterm elections. They also chose Rick Jackson over Burt Jones for the gubernatorial race against Keisha Lance Bottoms, following a contentious campaign involving legal disputes and election law challenges.

Georgia’s Republican primary runoff voters selected US representative Mike Collins over former college football coach Derek Dooley to challenge US senator Jon Ossoff in November’s midterm elections. Ossoff, a Democratic star, has criticized Donald Trump’s administration this year.

Congressman Mike Collins won the Republican primary runoff to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. Collins received a last-minute endorsement from President Donald Trump and will face Ossoff, a top fundraising candidate, in a high-stakes Senate race. The race is critical for Republicans aiming to retain control of the Senate.

Republican Rep. Mike Collins, a MAGA supporter, won the GOP Senate nomination in Georgia's runoff election against former football coach Derek Dooley. Collins will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November, a race critical to determining the Senate's majority. Trump endorsed Collins late in the campaign, while Dooley received backing from Governor Brian Kemp.

Republican Rep. Mike Collins, a Trump-backed candidate, won a competitive GOP Senate nomination runoff in Georgia against former football coach Derek Dooley. Collins will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November, a race critical to determining the Senate's majority. Trump endorsed Collins after initially staying neutral in the primary and runoff.

Mike Collins won the Georgia GOP Senate runoff against Derek Dooley, aided by an endorsement from President Donald Trump. The victory sets up a general election matchup with Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, who has amassed significant campaign funds. Collins' campaign faced internal controversy over a vulgar social media post by his aide, but he aligned with Trump's political team to secure the nomination.

Rep. Mike Collins (R) is projected to defeat Derek Dooley in the Senate Republican runoff to challenge Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) in Georgia this fall. Collins's victory is a major win for President Trump, who endorsed him.

Georgia voters are participating in two key Republican runoff races for governor and Senate. Trump-backed candidates Burt Jones and Mike Collins are competing against Rick Jackson and Derek Dooley, respectively. Winners will face Democrats Keisha Lance Bottoms and Jon Ossoff in November.

Derek Dooley is a Republican candidate for the Senate in Georgia, seeking his party's nomination.

Georgia Republicans are deciding Senate and governor nominees in runoffs, with President Donald Trump endorsing Rep. Mike Collins for Senate and Burt Jones for governor. Outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp later endorsed Jones, while billionaire Rick Jackson's $100 million campaign challenges both races. The Senate race is critical for Democrats to retain Jon Ossoff's seat, with Collins and Dooley debating electability and ethics.

Georgia Republicans are selecting Senate and governor nominees in runoffs influenced by Trump's endorsements and competing candidates like Rick Jackson. The Senate race is critical for Democrats needing to retain Jon Ossoff's seat, with candidates emphasizing electability and contrasting policies.

Georgia Republicans are deciding Senate and governor nominees in runoffs influenced by Trump's endorsements. Candidates include Mike Collins and Derek Dooley for Senate, and Burt Jones facing Rick Jackson in the governor's race. Trump's support for Collins and Jones contrasts with Rick Jackson's significant financial investment in his campaign.

President Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp are opposing each other in Georgia's GOP Senate primary, with Trump endorsing Rep. Mike Collins and Kemp supporting former college football coach Derek Dooley. The race highlights a Republican Party leadership conflict.

Representative Mike Collins has President Trump’s endorsement for the Republican Senate nomination in Georgia. Derek Dooley has the backing of Gov. Brian Kemp.

Brian Kemp's political influence faces scrutiny as Georgia Republicans navigate Senate and gubernatorial runoffs. Kemp supported Derek Dooley for Senate against Jon Ossoff while President Trump endorsed rival Mike Collins, creating tension. Kemp also endorsed Burt Jones for governor, aligning with Trump in that race.

Governor Brian Kemp endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Georgia’s Republican primary runoff for governor, citing electability as the key factor. Kemp also campaigned for former football coach Derek Dooley in the U.S. Senate race, but his Senate candidate faced a setback after President Donald Trump endorsed Mike Collins. Jones, the Trump-backed candidate, faces Rick Jackson in the governor’s race, while Kemp highlighted policy contrasts between Jones and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Georgia's Republican primary runoff highlights internal party divisions and unexpected alliances as candidates compete for Senate and governor positions. President Donald Trump and outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp split endorsements, with Trump backing Rep. Mike Collins for Senate and Kemp supporting Derek Dooley. Both leaders endorse Lt. Gov. Burt Jones for governor, while billionaire Rick Jackson challenges him.

Georgia's Republican primary runoff highlights internal party divisions and unexpected alliances as Trump and Kemp endorse different candidates. The Senate race pits Mike Collins against Derek Dooley, while the governor's race features Burt Jones and Rick Jackson. Trump and Kemp align on the governor's race but diverge in the Senate race, reflecting broader party tensions.

Georgia voters are participating in a runoff election to finalize primary winners for the November general election. Key races include the U.S. Senate and gubernatorial contests, with candidates such as Mike Collins, Derek Dooley, Rick Jackson, and Burt Jones competing for their parties' nominations.

Georgia Republicans will finalize Senate and governor nominations in a primary runoff. Key candidates include Mike Collins and Derek Dooley for Senate, and Burt Jones and Rick Jackson for governor. Donald Trump endorsed Collins and Jones, while outgoing Governor Brian Kemp endorsed Dooley.

Georgia Republicans will finalize Senate and governor nominees in a primary runoff on Tuesday. Key races include U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley for Senate, and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Rick Jackson for governor. Collins and Jones led primaries with rural support, while Dooley and Jackson gained traction in populous counties. Donald Trump endorsed Collins and Jones, while outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed Dooley.

Georgia's state primary runoff on Tuesday will finalize Republican candidates for U.S. Senate and governor. Mike Collins and Derek Dooley are competing for the Senate nomination, while Burt Jones and Rick Jackson are vying for governor. Donald Trump endorsed Collins and Jones, and outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed Dooley.

Rep. Mike Collins received an 11th-hour endorsement from Donald Trump in Georgia's Republican U.S. Senate primary runoff, defeating former football coach Derek Dooley. Collins, a staunch Trump ally, plans to invite Trump to Georgia for the November election against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, while facing opposition from outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp, who supports Dooley.

Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones for Georgia's GOP gubernatorial runoff, two days before the election. Jones led the May primary with 38% of votes, while Rick Jackson secured 33%. The winner will face Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in November. Kemp's endorsement followed polling showing Jones trailing Jackson, with recent endorsements from figures like Donald Trump also influencing the race.

President Donald Trump endorsed Congressman Mike Collins in the Republican runoff for the U.S. Senate seat in Georgia, two days before the election. Collins faces Derek Dooley, who has support from Gov. Brian Kemp. The winner will face Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.

Trump endorses Mike Collins over Derek Dooley in Georgia Republican US Senate run-off. The race will determine who faces Jon Ossoff in November midterms.

President Donald Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate runoff over Derek Dooley, positioning Collins as a loyal MAGA ally. Collins led Dooley in the primary but neither surpassed 40%, leaving the race competitive as Trump's endorsement influences the Republican primary.

Trump endorsed Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate runoff, positioning him as a MAGA loyalist against political newcomer Derek Dooley, who is backed by Governor Brian Kemp. The primary did not produce a clear winner, necessitating a runoff.

Trump endorsed Mike Collins over Derek Dooley in the Georgia Senate runoff primary. Collins is a loyalist to Trump, while Dooley is supported by Brian Kemp, who has clashed with Trump.

Trump endorsed Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate runoff, positioning him as a loyal MAGA ally against Derek Dooley, a political newcomer backed by Gov. Brian Kemp. Collins led in the primary but neither candidate secured a majority, leaving Republican votes divided ahead of the November election.

President Trump endorsed Mike Collins (R-Ga.) in the Georgia Republican Senate runoff against Derek Dooley. Trump praised Collins as a 'WARRIOR and WINNER' with strong support from MAGA Patriots.

President Trump endorsed Republican Rep. Mike Collins, a MAGA champion, in Georgia's Senate runoff against former college football coach Derek Dooley, who has support from Gov. Brian Kemp. The winner will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the midterm elections.

President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia's Senate runoff election. Collins faces former college football coach Derek Dooley, supported by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, in a race that will determine the GOP's Senate majority in November.

Mike Collins, a MAGA loyalist, and Derek Dooley, a friend of Gov. Brian Kemp, will compete in a Republican Senate runoff in Georgia on June 16. The race is highlighted by Trump's influence as a looming factor.

Georgia Republicans are urging President Donald Trump to endorse a candidate in their Senate primary before early voting begins, fearing a last-minute endorsement could harm their chances. The race involves Rep. Mike Collins and former college football coach Derek Dooley, with concerns raised after a similar late endorsement in Iowa led to a loss for Rep. Randy Feenstra. Republicans emphasize the need for unity to counter Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the general election.

Georgia Democrats Jon Ossoff and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms are running together in November, aiming to leverage a unified campaign. They face Republican candidates in runoffs for U.S. Senate and governor positions. The pair held a joint rally to signal collaboration and resource-sharing.

Jon Ossoff is criticizing his potential election rivals, Mike Collins and Derek Dooley, calling them 'Trump puppets.'

Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms campaigned together in Georgia, criticizing Republican rivals as aligned with President Donald Trump. Republicans Mike Collins and Derek Dooley competed in a Senate runoff, while Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Rick Jackson vied for the gubernatorial nomination.