Andy Ogles Loses Primary
Trump-backed Rep. Andy Ogles was defeated in Tennessee's Republican primary.
August 8, 2026 · Updated Aug 8, 1:42pm ET
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What happened
Rep. Andy Ogles
Andy OglesAmerican politician (born 1971) lost Tennessee’s Aug. 6 Republican primary for the 5th Congressional District to former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie HatcherCharlie HatcherAmerican politician, ending the two-term incumbent’s bid for renomination. Hatcher led Ogles by just over six percentage points with virtually all votes counted, according to unofficial results. Ogles had been endorsed by President Donald Trump and is a member of the House Freedom CaucusFreedom CaucusAmerican congressional caucus. The race was held under a redrawn district map, and Hatcher had support from Gov. Bill Lee
Bill LeeAmerican businessman and politician (born 1959) and other prominent Tennessee Republicans.
Tennessee GOP Primaries
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