Hatcher Secures Republican Nomination in Tennessee’s 5th District, Gains Trump’s Endorsement
In Tennessee's 5th Congressional District Republican primary, Charlie Hatcher defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles. Following this unexpected victory, Donald Trump, who had previously endorsed Ogles, shifted his support to Hatcher for the general election against Democratic challenger Chaz Molder.
Nashville, TN, August 7, 2026 —
Charlie Hatcher has won the Republican nomination in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District, unseating incumbent U.S. Representative Andy Ogles in the primary election. The outcome marks a significant shift in the district’s political landscape.
Following Hatcher’s unexpected victory, former President Donald Trump, who had previously endorsed Ogles, has now publicly shifted his support to Hatcher. Trump’s endorsement is now directed towards Hatcher for the upcoming general election.
Hatcher will face Democratic challenger Chaz Molder in the general election. The race is set to be a key contest in the district.
Further details regarding the specific margins of victory or the exact timeline of Trump’s endorsement shift were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Cassandra Stephenson on tennesseelookout.com, see more information here.
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