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GOP governor endorses candidate challenging Trump-backed congressman in Republican US House primary

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee endorsed Charlie Hatcher, a candidate challenging Trump-backed U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in the Republican U.S. House primary. Lee highlighted Hatcher's conservative values and prior service as Agriculture Commissioner. The endorsement occurred after early voting ended but before the August 6 primary.

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Bill LeepersonCharlie HatcherpersonAndy OglespersonDonald TrumppersonTennesseeplaceRepublican U.S. House primarytopicU.S. House of RepresentativesorganizationGOPorganization

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