Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary for his Tennessee House seat, according to projections by the Associated Press, despite securing an endorsement from President Trump.
Key Takeaways
Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Tennessee GOP primary despite Trump's endorsement. He trailed Charlie Hatcher by over six points.
- Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles loses to Charlie Hatcher in Tennessee GOP primary
- Hatcher leads with a 6.6-point margin as nearly 90% of votes counted
- Ogles faces controversy for anti-Muslim statements and FBI phone seizure
- Hatcher will face Democratic nominee Chaz Molder in November
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogles' Controversial Statements | 1 Difference | CBS News and Al Jazeera detailed Ogles' controversial statements; The Guardian did not. | ▼ |
| Primary Results | Broad Agreement | Hatcher leads with a 6.6-point margin as nearly 90% of votes counted. | |
| Fbi Investigation | Broad Agreement | Ogles' phone was seized by the FBI in 2024 as part of a campaign finance-related investigation. |
Ogles' Controversial Statements
▼CBS News and Al Jazeera detailed Ogles' controversial statements; The Guardian did not.
Primary Results
Broad AgreementHatcher leads with a 6.6-point margin as nearly 90% of votes counted.
Fbi Investigation
Broad AgreementOgles' phone was seized by the FBI in 2024 as part of a campaign finance-related investigation.
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With just over 80% of votes counted on Thursday night, former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher led Ogles by more than six points. The loss marks a rare defeat for a Trump-endorsed candidate in this year's GOP primaries. Earlier this week, another Trump-backed candidate lost in Michigan.
In his victory speech, Hatcher said that Ogles had called to concede and offered to help him transition into the job. He also mentioned that he appreciated any mentorship as he prepares for a new environment in Washington D.C., according to CBS News. Hatcher will now face Democratic nominee Chaz Molder in the November general election.
Ogles, a member of the hard-right House Freedom Caucus, had drawn controversy for his incendiary rhetoric on social media and faced an FBI investigation related to campaign finance. The Justice Department agreed to return Ogles' phone earlier this year, and he was not charged with any crime. Hatcher received endorsements from Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and former Governor Bill Haslam.
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