Candidates bank on endorsements as primary draws near

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: July 28, 2026

Words: 731

Last Updated: 6 days, 10 hours ago

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Political endorsements and independent spending are ramping up as congressional candidates wrangle for votes in the closing days of the Aug. 6 primary.

U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles of Culleoka is depending on the backing of President Donald Trump, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and the House Freedom Caucus to carry him to another term in the redrawn 5th Congressional District where he faces former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher. Trump is hosting a tele-town hall …

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