Trump-Backed Andy Ogles Loses Tennessee Republican Primary
Despite an endorsement from Donald Trump, US Congressman Andy Ogles lost his Republican primary in Tennessee. The defeat occurred in a newly redrawn district, with some reports indicating Democratic super PACs meddled in the race.
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In Upset, Andy Ogles Loses to a Republican Challenger in Tennessee
Mr. Ogles, a two-term congressman, had held off primary threats before, despite controversy. But on Thursday, Charlie Hatcher, a former state agriculture commissioner, delivered an upset.
By Emily Cochrane
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Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in a Republican primary Thursday for a significantly reshaped congressional district
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US Congressman Andy Ogles, who has a history of anti-Muslim statements, has lost his Republican primary in the state of Tennessee despite the endorsement of President Donald Trump.
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