Tennessee Governor Endorses Challenger in GOP Primary for 5th Congressional District
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has endorsed Charlie Hatcher in the Republican primary for the 5th Congressional District, challenging incumbent Representative Andy Ogles.
Houston, TX, August 4, 2026 —
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has publicly endorsed Charlie Hatcher, a Republican candidate vying for the party’s nomination in the state’s 5th Congressional District. Hatcher is challenging the incumbent, Representative Andy Ogles, in the upcoming primary election.
The endorsement from the state’s highest-ranking Republican official marks a significant development in the race for the 5th Congressional District seat. Governor Lee’s support could influence voter perceptions and provide a boost to Hatcher’s campaign efforts.
Representative Andy Ogles, a first-term congressman, faces a primary challenge from within his own party. The 5th Congressional District covers a portion of the Nashville metropolitan area. Further details regarding the timeline of the primary election and specific campaign platforms of the candidates were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Max Rego on thehill.com, see more information here.
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