Doug Collins (politician)

former U.S. Representative from Georgia

Douglas Allen Collins (born August 16, 1966) is an American politician. He was the United States Representative from Georgia's 9th congressional district from 2013 to 2021. He was a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives.

Doug Collins
Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee
In office
January 3, 2019 – March 12, 2020
Preceded byJerry Nadler
Succeeded byJim Jordan
Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference
In office
January 3, 2017 – January 3, 2019
LeaderPaul Ryan
Preceded byLynn Jenkins
Succeeded byMark Walker
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's 9th district
In office
January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2021
Preceded byTom Graves
Succeeded byAndrew Clyde
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 27th district
In office
January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2013
Preceded byStacey Reece
Succeeded byLee Hawkins
Personal details
Born
Douglas Allen Collins

(1966-08-16) August 16, 1966 (age 58)
Gainesville, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)
Lisa Jordan
(m. 1988)
Children3
EducationUniversity of North Georgia (BA)
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv)
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School (JD)
WebsiteHouse website
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
 United States Air Force
Years of service2002–present (reservist)
Rank Colonel
Unit 94th Airlift Wing
Battles/warsIraq War

In 2020, he announced his candidacy for the 2020 U.S. Senate election, challenging incumbent Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler.[1] He came in last place, losing to both Loeffler and to Democrat Raphael Warnock.

References

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  1. Arkin, James; Zanona, Melanie (2020-01-28). "GOP establishment prepares to battle Doug Collins". Politico. Retrieved 2020-01-29.

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