Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary in Tennessee, ending his bid to remain the party’s nominee for his House seat. Ogles, a Republican incumbent who had been backed by former President Donald Trump, was defeated by challenger Charlie Hatcher, according to coverage of the contest.
The result represents a setback for Ogles and a notable change in the Republican field for the district. Reports also described outside spending and political activity involving a super PAC bankrolled by Democratic donors, which became part of the contest’s broader political backdrop.
On the Democratic side, the mayor of Columbia won the party’s primary for the seat, according to election coverage. The primary results set up the next stage of the race, with Hatcher representing Republicans and the Democratic nominee competing for the seat in the general election.