Andy Ogles Loses Primary
Trump-backed Rep. Andy Ogles was defeated in Tennessee's Republican primary.
August 7, 2026 · Updated Aug 7, 7:43pm ET
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What happened
Rep. Andy Ogles
Andy OglesAmerican politician (born 1971) lost Tennessee’s 5th District Republican primary to former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie HatcherCharlie HatcherAmerican politician, who led 53.2% to 46.8% with more than 95% of votes counted. Ogles, first elected in 2022 and seeking another term, had President Donald Trump’s endorsement; Hatcher had support from Gov. Bill Lee
Bill LeeAmerican businessman and politician (born 1959). The primary was the first in the district after Tennessee’s new congressional map reshaped Ogles’ seat. Ogles became the second Trump-backed House candidate defeated this week and the third House Republican to lose renomination this year.
Tennessee GOP Primaries
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