Charlie Hatcher unseats incumbent Andy Ogles in Tennessee Republican primary

Tennessee 5th Congressional District Republican Primary·Latest event August 7, 2026

Aug 7

Charlie Hatcher unseats incumbent Andy Ogles in Tennessee Republican primary

The primary victory for Hatcher followed a campaign that emphasized local concerns within the newly redrawn 5th District. This win comes despite Trump endorsing Ogles during the primary race. Ogles, a member of the House Freedom Caucus, lost his reelection bid following changes to the district boundaries. Hatcher will now advance to the general election to face Democrat Chaz Molder. Voters in the redrawn district chose the challenger over the incumbent. This result marks a significant shift for the Freedom Caucus member. Analysts noted that voters ousted the Trump backed congressman in a contest testing national endorsements.

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Aug 7

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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