Trump-Endorsed Andy Ogles Loses Re-election Bid in Tennessee Primary
In Tennessee's Republican primary, U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, endorsed by Donald Trump, lost his bid for a third term in a newly drawn congressional district. Charlie Hatcher defeated Ogles in a rare rejection of a Trump-backed candidate. The primaries also…
Denver, CO, August 7, 2026 —
U.S. Representative Andy Ogles, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has lost his bid for a third term in Tennessee’s Republican primary. The incumbent was defeated by challenger Charlie Hatcher in a newly drawn congressional district. This outcome marks a rare instance of a Trump-backed candidate being unsuccessful in the state’s primary elections.
The primaries also served as a test for Tennessee’s redrawn U.S. House map. The redistricting efforts have influenced the electoral landscape in key areas, including districts around Memphis and in central Tennessee.
The election results indicate a significant shift in voter preference within the Republican party in the affected districts, as Hatcher’s victory over the Trump-endorsed Ogles suggests a departure from direct endorsements in some races. Further details regarding the specific vote counts and the implications of the redrawn district lines on future elections were not provided in the summary.
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