Trump stumps for Andy Ogles’ reelection in tightening District 5 primary race

By: Cassandra Stephenson

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: July 29, 2026

Words: 871

Last Updated: 5 days, 1 hour ago

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President Donald Trump delivered a short pitch for the reelection of U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles during a “tele-rally” Tuesday night as early voting winds down for the midterm election primary.

Ogles’ race against 5th-generation farmer and former Tennessee Department of Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher tightened in recent weeks. Betting market odds show Ogles’ lead dropping by 24% since Tennessee lawmakers redrew the state’s congressional districts in May, and the better-funded Hatcher received an additional …

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