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Hatcher Surges in Tennessee's New Red District | Dayton News
Andy Ogles, Trump’s endorsed Republican incumbent in Tennessee’s 5th District, is on track to lose his primary to Dr. Charlie Hatcher — the only other GOP contender. After redistricting shifted the map to favor Republicans, Hatcher now faces Democrat Chaz Molder, Columbia’s mayor, in the general election. Despite raising far less cash than Molder, Hatcher’s momentum is strong, buoyed by endorsements from Sonny Perdue, Bill Haslam, and Zach Wamp, plus Governor Lee’s approval of a new map that reshaped district boundaries to boost his chances. Hatcher’s pro-Trump stance and agricultural-focused…
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