Hatcher says he’s amenable to Molder’s challenge to debate before 5th District election

By: Cassandra Stephenson

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: September 10, 2026

Words: 321

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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A debate — or a series of debates — may be on the horizon in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District race.

Columbia Mayor and Democratic candidate Chaz Molder on Thursday morning formally challenged Republican competitor Charlie Hatcher, a farmer and former Tennessee agriculture commissioner, to a series of three debates across the district.

Molder suggested holding debates at Columbia State Community College, Rhodes College in Memphis, and the University of Tennessee at Martin.

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