Dooley, 57, the son of late legendary Georgia Bulldogs head coach Vince Dooley, is backed by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and has teased a senate bid since June, joining a Republican race that already includes U.S. Reps. Buddy Carter and Mike Collins, as well as activist Reagan Box.

Former Tennessee coach Derek Dooley wants to bring together Republican factions of Gov. Brian Kemp and Donald Trump. He's running for Senate.

Republican Sens. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Roger Wicker of Mississippi, Tim Scott of South Carolina and Democratic Sens. Ruben Gallego and Peter Welch did not cast votes. Pirro posted on X: "I am blessed to have received a Senate confirmation vote this evening of 50 to 45 to be the United States attorney for the District of Columbia the largest United States Attorney’s Office in the country.

The Senate voted 50-45 to confirm former Fox host Jeanine Pirro as the United States Attorney for Washington D.C. The vote was 50-45 along party lines. Senators Ruben Gallego, Mitch McConnell, Peter Welch,