After Ogles’ primary defeat, Trump flips endorsement to Hatcher for Tennessee’s 5th District

By: Cassandra Stephenson

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: August 7, 2026

Words: 763

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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After former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher emerged victorious in the Republican primary for the state’s 5th Congressional District, President Donald Trump explained away his endorsement of administration ally U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles.

Trump endorsed a candidate in each of Tennessee’s nine congressional district primary races. Ogles is the only candidate carrying Trump’s flag that did not advance to the general election.

Hatcher won the race with 53.2% of the vote to Ogles’ 46.8%.

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