Key facts
- Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary for Tennessee's 5th congressional district to Charlie Hatcher.
- Hatcher, a former Tennessee agricultural commissioner, defeated the two-term congressman.
- President Donald Trump had endorsed Ogles hours before polls closed.
- Ogles' defeat follows that of another Trump-backed candidate in Michigan.
- Hatcher will face Democrat Chaz Molder in the general election.
Republican Congressman Andy Ogles has lost his primary election for Tennessee's 5th congressional district to former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher. The defeat marks the second time this week a Trump-endorsed candidate has lost a primary. Hours before polls closed, President Donald Trump issued a full endorsement for Ogles' re-election, calling him a "Conservative Warrior." Despite the endorsement and support from Governor Bill Lee, Ogles was targeted by significant advertising spending, with the Invest in Tomorrow Coalition reportedly spending $2 million on attacks. Recent polling commissioned by the super PAC showed a close race, with Ogles leading 37% to 33% and 30% undecided. Ogles, who has represented the district since 2023, faced controversy during his term, including an investigation into campaign finance violations and backlash for anti-Muslim comments. Hatcher is expected to face Columbia mayor Chaz Molder, who won the Democratic primary, in November.