Upset: Trump-Backed TN Rep. Andy Ogles Falls in GOP Primary to Former Agriculture Commissioner – RedState– redstate.com
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Although the race was considered competitive, two-term Trump-backed Rep. Andy Ogles (TN-5) was expected by many to win the GOP primary Thursday night and head to the general election to fight for a third term.
That will not happen, however, as he was defeated approximately 53 to 47 percent by former Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Charlie Hatcher, a farmer who received significant financial backing from renewable energy interests.
🚨 NOW: Rep. Andy Ogles JUST LOST his embattled GOP primary in Tennessee’s 5th District, to well-financed challenger Charlie Hatcher — DDHQ
Ogles WILL be missed. He repeatedly called out the Islamic invasion, knows America is a Christian nation and filed to impeach rogue judges!… pic.twitter.com/c9rPLUEnfy
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) August 7, 2026
🚨 NOW: Rep. Andy Ogles JUST LOST his embattled GOP primary in Tennessee’s 5th District, to well-financed challenger Charlie Hatcher — DDHQ
Ogles WILL be missed. He repeatedly called out the Islamic invasion, knows America is a Christian nation and filed to impeach rogue judges!
This is a district that was redrawn for 2026.