A new Republican candidate has emerged for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District. Charlie Hatcher, a veterinarian and former agriculture commissioner, will represent the party in the district. The district's boundaries were recently redrawn by the Tennessee legislature to include areas from Nashville to Memphis.
Hatcher's candidacy was successful against incumbent Rep. Andy Ogles. Notably, Ogles had received an endorsement from President Donald Trump, while Hatcher was endorsed by Governor Bill Lee.
Further details about the election and Hatcher's campaign are available from local news sources. For more information on the District 5 race and Charlie Hatcher's candidacy, readers can refer to the original news report from WSMV 4 News or other local news outlets.
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