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Tennessee’s Andy Ogles Faces Well-Funded Opposition in House Primary Thursday
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Representative Andy Ogles, a two-term Republican congressman from Tennessee, is facing a more competitive primary race than expected due to last-minute outside political spending and a surprise endorsement for his rival.
- Ogles, who has President Trump's endorsement, has faced criticism for inflammatory anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant remarks and has been investigated for campaign finance issues.
- Charlie Hatcher, Ogles's primary challenger and former state commissioner of agriculture, received a late endorsement from Tennessee's outgoing Republican governor, Bill Lee, potentially boosting Hatcher's chances despite many early votes already cast.
- Hatcher emphasized his commitment to hard work and responsible leadership, pledging to pursue sensible, problem-solving solutions if elected to Congress.
