POLITICSTENNESSEE LOOKOUT
Tennessee District 5 candidates vie for constituents spread across the state’s extremes
Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District, now spanning 17 counties including Memphis, rural Lake County, and Williamson County suburbs, faces a competitive election after redistricting split Memphis into three districts. Candidates include Republican incumbent Andy Ogles and challenger Charlie Hatcher, with Democrats vying through Chaz Molder and others. The district includes areas with stark economic and demographic contrasts.
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