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Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles projected to lose GOP primary in Tennessee

Hatcher defeated Ogles in the Republican primary and will face Democrat Chaz Molder in the general election.

Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles projected to lose GOP primary in Tennessee
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The Associated Press projected that Rep. Andy Ogles lost Tennessee’s Republican House primary to Charlie Hatcher, who led by just over six points as votes were counted. The result sets up Hatcher’s general-election contest against Democrat Chaz Molder.

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Andrew Ogles
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Tennessee representative who lost the Republican primary

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Donald Trump
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Democratic nominee for the Tennessee House seat

ALSO MENTIONED  Bill Haslam, Former Tennessee governor and Hatcher endorser; Bill Lee, Tennessee governor and Hatcher endorser; Tom Matzzie, Invest In Tomorrow Coalition chair

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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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