Charlie Hatcher defeats incumbent Andy Ogles in Tennessee Republican primary
Hatcher secured the nomination for the 5th Congressional District, unseating a sitting member of the House Freedom Caucus. Despite receiving an endorsement from Trump, Ogles failed to maintain his seat against the primary challenge from Hatcher. The race concluded early Friday morning as vote totals confirmed the upset in the Republican stronghold.
Ogles, who faced criticism for past comments regarding Gaza, becomes one of the few incumbents to lose a primary this cycle. The defeat of the Trump ally marks a shift in the district representation as Hatcher prepares for the general election.
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