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Ogles Surprised in Tennessee Primary | Annapolis News
A major political upset unfolded in Tennessee’s Fifth Congressional District primary, as Rep. Andy Ogles — backed by Donald Trump and dubbed a “Conservative Warrior” just days before — lost his bid for a third term. Facing redrawn district lines and a field of voters largely unfamiliar with the candidates (82% had never heard of them), Ogles was defeated by Charlie Hatcher, former Agriculture Commissioner and Trump ally, who rode a pro-farming, pro-Trump platform and enjoyed Governor Bill Lee’s endorsement. Meanwhile, Democrat Chaz Molder won the Democratic primary. With Republicans holding…
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