POLITICSAug 7 · 02:20 UTCWPLN NASHVILLEMarianna Bacallao

Incumbent and Trump pick Ogles loses GOP primary for Tennessee District 5

Congressman Andy Ogles lost the GOP primary in Tennessee District 5 to Charlie Hatcher, despite President Donald Trump's backing. Hatcher received endorsements from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and former Gov. Bill Haslam, which indicated a closer race than previous years. While Hatcher raised more money than Ogles, Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder remains the dominant opponent for the general election.

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