Charlie Hatcher defeats Trump‑backed Rep. Andy Ogles in Tennessee primary
In a Republican primary shaped by newly approved districts, former state agriculture commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, who had Trump’s endorsement.
Charlie Hatcher, a former Tennessee agriculture commissioner, beat incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in a Republican primary. Ogles had received former President Donald Trump’s endorsement, and the contest took place amid new congressional districts approved in May.