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Tennessee GOP primary delivers setback for Trump-endorsed Ogles
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· August 7, 2026
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Key takeaway He was endorsed by President Donald Trump, making this a rare rejection of a Trump-backed candidate.
S. Rep. Andy Ogles.
He was endorsed by President Donald Trump, making this a rare rejection of a Trump-backed candidate. The primary was for a congressional district that has been significantly reshaped. Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher won the primary.
In another district, a pair of Memphis-area lawmakers will face off. State Sen. Brent Taylor, who was endorsed by Trump, will run against Democratic state Rep.
Justin Pearson. S. House map are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
S. Supreme Court decision.
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Category: government Published: August 7, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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