Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles projected to lose GOP primary in Tennessee - CBS News
Rep. Andy Ogles lost his Tennessee GOP primary to Charlie Hatcher, marking a significant defeat for a Trump-endorsed candidate. The loss follows a series of controversies surrounding Ogles' rhetoric and an ongoing FBI investigation.
Why it matters
This result tests the limits of Donald Trump's influence in Republican primaries and highlights shifting preferences in conservative districts.
Two-term Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary for his Tennessee House seat, The Associated Press projects, despite securing an endorsement from President Trump.With virtually all of the vote counted in Thursday's primary, Hatcher led Ogles by just over six percentage points, according to unofficial results released by the state.With just over 80% of votes counted in Thursday's primary, Ogles trailed former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher by just over six points, according to results compiled by The AP.It marks the second loss this week by a congressional candidate backed by Mr. Trump, whose endorsement typically carries significant sway in Republican primaries. In a Michigan GOP House primary two days earlier, Trump-endorsed candidate Amir Hassan lost to Thomas Smith, who had suspended his campaign weeks earlier.Mr.
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