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Andy Ogles becomes one of few Tennessee incumbents ever defeated in a primary

Hatcher defeated incumbent Andy Ogles and said his appeal to voters as a farmer resonated.

Andy Ogles becomes one of few Tennessee incumbents ever defeated in a primary
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Aug 7, 2026
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Charlie Hatcher defeated U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in Tennessee’s 5th District Republican primary, an uncommon outcome for a Tennessee House incumbent. Hatcher received 53.24% of the vote, compared with Ogles’ 46.76%.

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Republican primary winner in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District

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Andrew Ogles
R · TN-5

Tennessee representative defeated in the Republican primary

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Ogles

ALSO MENTIONED  Bill Haslam, Former Tennessee governor who endorsed Hatcher; Bill Lee, Tennessee governor who endorsed Hatcher; Clifford Davis, Former Tennessee representative cited in the history of incumbent primary defeats; David Davis, Former Tennessee representative cited in the history of incumbent primary defeats; George W. Grider, Candidate who defeated Clifford Davis in a 1964 primary; Phil Roe, Republican candidate who defeated David Davis in a primary; Ray Blanton, Candidate who defeated Tom J. Murray in a 1966 primary; Tom J. Murray, Former Tennessee representative cited in the history of incumbent primary defeats

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Charlie Hatcher Defeats Andy Ogles in Tennessee Republican Primary

Outlets agree that Charlie Hatcher defeated Rep. Andy Ogles in Tennessee’s Republican primary for the 5th District. Left-leaning outlets frame the result as a setback for Trump’s influence. Center outlets place the defeat in the context of redistricting, campaign controversies and other Tennessee races. Right-leaning outlets foreground outside spending against Ogles, while some also stress Hatcher’s backing from Gov. Bill Lee.

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