Rep. Andy Ogles faces high-stakes primary challenge from Charlie Hatcher in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District
Rep. Andy Ogles is seeking a third term in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District, facing a primary challenger who received a late endorsement from Governor Bill Lee. While Ogles is a vocal ally of President Trump, his opponent Charlie Hatcher, the former state agriculture commissioner, is attempting to oversee the seat and leverage the endorsement of Governor Lee. Ogles argues that his endorsements from President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson highlight his status as a conservative stalwart. He emphasizes that his support from the House Freedom Caucus and his role as a major negotiator for the administration's tax cuts were key to his success. Conversely, Hatcher is being backed by a clean energy super PAC that spent $2 million to unseat the incumbent. Despite the administration's support for Ogles, Hatcher aims to appeal to voters by promising to defend conservative values and support the agenda of President Trump while pursuing sensible, problem-solving solutions for Tennessee families.