Trump-Endorsed Incumbent Andy Ogles Loses Tennessee Primary
In Tennessee's Republican primaries, U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, endorsed by former President Trump, was defeated in his bid for a third term by Charlie Hatcher in a newly configured congressional district. This marks a rare instance of a Trump-endorsed candidate…
Detroit, MI, August 7, 2026 —
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. Representative Andy Ogles, a Republican representing Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District, was defeated in his bid for a third term during the state’s Republican primaries. Charlie Hatcher emerged victorious in the newly configured district, unseating the incumbent who had received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
The outcome represents a notable instance of a candidate endorsed by former President Trump failing to secure a victory in a primary election. Ogles sought re-election in a district that underwent redistricting prior to the election cycle.
In another significant race within the state’s primaries, the newly redrawn Memphis-area district saw Trump-backed State Senator Brent Taylor advance. Taylor is now set to face Democratic State Representative Justin Pearson in the general election. This contest is anticipated to draw considerable attention as the general election approaches.
The results from Tennessee’s Republican primaries indicate shifts in congressional representation and highlight the dynamics of candidate endorsements in the current political landscape. Further details on the vote counts and specific margins of victory for these races were not immediately available.
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