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Gov. Bill Lee endorses Rep. Andy Ogles’ GOP primary opponent to represent TN in Congress
Governor Bill Lee has endorsed Charlie Hatcher as the GOP candidate for Tennessee’s District 5 in the U.S. House of Representatives, challenging incumbent Rep. Andy Ogles in the August 6 primary. Hatcher, a dairy farmer and former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner, received support from Lee and former Gov. Bill Haslam. The primary winner will face Independent candidates and the Democratic nominee in November.
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