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Former Tennessee agriculture commissioner Charlie Hatcher knocks Andy Ogles out of 5th District race
Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated Andy Ogles in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 5th District on August 6, 2026, securing 53.2% of the vote. This upset occurred in a district whose boundaries were significantly redrawn by legislators. Following the victory, Hatcher is slated to face Democratic primary victor Chaz Molder in November.
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