POLITICSTENNESSEE LOOKOUT
Candidates bank on endorsements as primary draws near
Tennessee congressional and gubernatorial candidates are receiving high-profile endorsements as the Aug. 6 primary nears. U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles relies on support from President Donald Trump and other figures, while former Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher gains backing from former governors and a PAC planning heavy ad spending. Candidates like Justin Pearson and Chaz Molder also secure union and political endorsements.
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Justin J. PearsonpersonLondon LamarpersonMarsha BlackburnpersonAndy OglespersonDonald TrumppersonMike JohnsonpersonHouse Freedom CaucusorganizationCharlie HatcherpersonBill HaslampersonSonny PerduepersonZach WamppersonJohn StevenspersonInvest in Tomorrow CoalitionorganizationBill HagertypersonPhil BredesenpersonChaz MolderpersonJohn TannerpersonSteve CohenpersonCongressional Black Caucus PACorganization5th Congressional Districttopic9th Congressional Districttopic
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