Republican Hatcher to Face Democrat Molder in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District General Election
Republican Charlie Hatcher, who defeated incumbent Andy Ogles in the primary, is set to face Democrat Chaz Molder in the general election for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District. The district has undergone significant redistricting and now encompasses conservative areas south of…
Nashville, TN, October 2, 2026 — The race for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District in the upcoming general election will feature Republican Charlie Hatcher against Democrat Chaz Molder. Hatcher secured his party’s nomination by defeating incumbent Andy Ogles in the primary election.
The 5th Congressional District has recently undergone a significant redistricting process. The redrawn boundaries now define a district that includes conservative areas located to the south of Nashville. Additionally, the district’s reach extends westward to encompass parts of Memphis.
Further details regarding the specific dates for the general election, the candidates’ backgrounds, platforms, or campaign strategies were not provided in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by Stephen Elliott on nashvillebanner.com, see more information here.
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