Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles is facing a well-funded challenge in the Republican House primary scheduled for Thursday, according to coverage by The New York Times and other outlets. The contest has drawn attention because of the scale of the opposition effort and the possibility that Ogles could be defeated in the primary.
The race also reflects competing forces within the Republican Party. Ogles has received an endorsement from Donald Trump, while an effort reported at roughly $1.3 million has been directed toward opposing the House incumbent. The spending has helped make the primary one of the more closely watched congressional contests in Tennessee.
Coverage has focused on the candidates’ endorsements, campaign activity and the potential implications of the result. Results are expected to determine whether Ogles advances beyond the primary and remains the Republican nominee for the House seat.