Andy Ogles Loses Re-election Bid in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District
In Tennessee's Republican primaries, U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, endorsed by Donald Trump, lost his bid for a third term in the newly configured 5th Congressional District to former Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher. The primaries also saw state Sen. Brent Taylor…
Nashville, TN, August 7, 2026 —
In Tennessee’s Republican primaries, U.S. Representative Andy Ogles has lost his bid for a third term in the newly configured 5th Congressional District. Ogles, who received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, was defeated by Charlie Hatcher, the former state Agriculture Commissioner.
The primary election results in the 5th District mark a significant shift, ending Ogles’s tenure representing the area. The outcome means a new Republican voice will contend for the seat in the general election.
Elsewhere in the state’s Republican primaries, State Senator Brent Taylor secured the Republican nomination for the reconfigured 9th Congressional District. Taylor’s victory sets the stage for a notable general election contest against Democratic State Representative Justin Pearson.
The outcomes of these primaries in newly drawn districts indicate potential realignments in Tennessee’s congressional representation. Both the 5th and 9th Congressional Districts saw competitive Republican races that have now determined the party’s nominees for the upcoming general elections.
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