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|religion=[[Southern Baptist]] | |religion=[[Southern Baptist]] | ||
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| + | |of=the Veterans Affairs | ||
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| + | |number=12th | ||
| + | |deputy=(y or n) | ||
| + | |governor= | ||
| + | |president=[[Donald Trump]] | ||
| + | |terms=February 5, 2025 – present | ||
| + | |preceded=[[Denis McDonough]] | ||
| + | |former=(y or n) | ||
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{{Officeholder/representative | {{Officeholder/representative | ||
|state=Georgia | |state=Georgia | ||
|district=9th | |district=9th | ||
| − | |terms=January 3, 2013 – | + | |terms=January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2021 |
|preceded=[[Tom Graves]] | |preceded=[[Tom Graves]] | ||
|former=n | |former=n | ||
| − | |succeeeded= | + | |succeeeded= [[Andrew Clyde]] |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Officeholder/ | + | {{Officeholder/state representative |
| − | | | + | |state=Georgia |
| + | |district=27th | ||
|terms=January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2017 | |terms=January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2017 | ||
|preceded=Stacey Reece | |preceded=Stacey Reece | ||
| + | |former=y | ||
|succeeded=Lee Hawkins | |succeeded=Lee Hawkins | ||
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==Military service== | ==Military service== | ||
| − | Collins served in the [[United States Air Force]] as a chaplain since 2002. Completing a deployment between 2008 and 2009, Collins earned his rank as Lieutenant Colonel and is currently a reservist. | + | Collins served in the [[United States Air Force]] as a chaplain since 2002. Completing a deployment between 2008 and 2009, Collins earned his rank as [[Lieutenant Colonel]] and is currently a reservist. |
==Political career== | ==Political career== | ||
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In March 2019 Collins entered the full unredacted testimony of [[Bruce Ohr]] into the Congressional Record.<ref>https://dougcollins.house.gov/ohr</ref> | In March 2019 Collins entered the full unredacted testimony of [[Bruce Ohr]] into the Congressional Record.<ref>https://dougcollins.house.gov/ohr</ref> | ||
| − | During the [[impeachment coup]] in December 2019, Collins avidly defended President Trump throughout and gave a compelling speech which elicited a standing ovation from fellow House Republicans.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOmskQvA5fc&t WATCH LIVE: The Impeachment of President Trump]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p5X4aH2h9M Rep. Collins explodes, gets standing ovation in impeachment debate]</ref> | + | During the [[impeachment coup]] in December 2019, Collins avidly defended [[President Trump]] throughout and gave a compelling speech which elicited a standing ovation from fellow House Republicans.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOmskQvA5fc&t WATCH LIVE: The Impeachment of President Trump]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p5X4aH2h9M Rep. Collins explodes, gets standing ovation in impeachment debate]</ref> |
===2020 Senate run=== | ===2020 Senate run=== | ||
| + | :''See: [[2020 United States Senate special election in Georgia]] | ||
Collins said in December 2019 that he was considering running for the Senate in 2020, saying he wasn't "ruling it out".<ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/473346-doug-collins-on-potential-2020-senate-run-im-not-ruling-it-out Doug Collins on potential 2020 Senate run: I'm not 'ruling it out']</ref> He later announced on January 29, 2020 that he officially launched a campaign to run for the seat currently held by [[Kelly Loeffler]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/CollinsforGA/status/1222492184013955073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Doug Collins on Twitter]</ref> | Collins said in December 2019 that he was considering running for the Senate in 2020, saying he wasn't "ruling it out".<ref>[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/473346-doug-collins-on-potential-2020-senate-run-im-not-ruling-it-out Doug Collins on potential 2020 Senate run: I'm not 'ruling it out']</ref> He later announced on January 29, 2020 that he officially launched a campaign to run for the seat currently held by [[Kelly Loeffler]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/CollinsforGA/status/1222492184013955073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Doug Collins on Twitter]</ref> | ||
====Criticism of Kelly Loeffler==== | ====Criticism of Kelly Loeffler==== | ||
Collins has strongly criticized Loeffler for what is perceived to be insufficient conservatism, such as her support by an anti-Trump group.<ref>[https://twitter.com/CollinsforGA/status/1224364335004180480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Doug Collins on Twitter]</ref> | Collins has strongly criticized Loeffler for what is perceived to be insufficient conservatism, such as her support by an anti-Trump group.<ref>[https://twitter.com/CollinsforGA/status/1224364335004180480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Doug Collins on Twitter]</ref> | ||
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| + | ====Jungle primary results==== | ||
| + | In the jungle primary coinciding with all the other 2020 general elections, Collins finished third place behind Loeffler and Democrat [[Raphael Warnock]].<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/election/2020/results/state/georgia/senate-special-election Senate Special Election: Georgia]</ref> Since no candidate got a majority of the vote, a runoff will be held between the top two, thus Collins being disqualified and losing the election. | ||
==Political views== | ==Political views== | ||
| − | Collins is a strong [[conservative]] who opposes abortion, gun control, and amnesty.<ref>[https://www.ontheissues.org/GA/Doug_Collins.htm Doug Collins on the Issues]</ref> | + | Collins is a strong [[conservative]] who opposes [[abortion]], [[gun control]], and amnesty.<ref>[https://www.ontheissues.org/GA/Doug_Collins.htm Doug Collins on the Issues]</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:20, February 13, 2025
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| 12th United States Secretary of the Veterans Affairs From: February 5, 2025 – present | |||
| President | Donald Trump | ||
| Predecessor | Denis McDonough | ||
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) | ||
| U.S. Representative from Georgia's 9th Congressional District From: January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2021 | |||
| Predecessor | Tom Graves | ||
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) | ||
| Former State Representative from Georgia's 27th District From: January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2017 | |||
| Predecessor | Stacey Reece | ||
| Successor | Lee Hawkins | ||
| Information | |||
| Party | Republican | ||
| Spouse(s) | Lisa Jordan | ||
| Religion | Southern Baptist | ||
| Military Service | |||
| Allegiance | United States | ||
| Service/branch | United States Air Force | ||
| Service Years | 2002 – present (reserve) | ||
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| Unit | 94th Airlift Wing | ||
| Battles/wars | Iraq War | ||
Douglas Allens “Doug” Collins (born August 16, 1966 (age 60)) is a member of the United States House of Representatives from Georgia's 9th congressional district.
Military service
Collins served in the United States Air Force as a chaplain since 2002. Completing a deployment between 2008 and 2009, Collins earned his rank as Lieutenant Colonel and is currently a reservist.
Political career
U.S. House of Representatives
In March 2019 Collins entered the full unredacted testimony of Bruce Ohr into the Congressional Record.[1]
During the impeachment coup in December 2019, Collins avidly defended President Trump throughout and gave a compelling speech which elicited a standing ovation from fellow House Republicans.[2][3]
2020 Senate run
Collins said in December 2019 that he was considering running for the Senate in 2020, saying he wasn't "ruling it out".[4] He later announced on January 29, 2020 that he officially launched a campaign to run for the seat currently held by Kelly Loeffler.[5]
Criticism of Kelly Loeffler
Collins has strongly criticized Loeffler for what is perceived to be insufficient conservatism, such as her support by an anti-Trump group.[6]
Jungle primary results
In the jungle primary coinciding with all the other 2020 general elections, Collins finished third place behind Loeffler and Democrat Raphael Warnock.[7] Since no candidate got a majority of the vote, a runoff will be held between the top two, thus Collins being disqualified and losing the election.
Political views
Collins is a strong conservative who opposes abortion, gun control, and amnesty.[8]
References
- ↑ https://dougcollins.house.gov/ohr
- ↑ WATCH LIVE: The Impeachment of President Trump
- ↑ Rep. Collins explodes, gets standing ovation in impeachment debate
- ↑ Doug Collins on potential 2020 Senate run: I'm not 'ruling it out'
- ↑ Doug Collins on Twitter
- ↑ Doug Collins on Twitter
- ↑ Senate Special Election: Georgia
- ↑ Doug Collins on the Issues
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