Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District lost his primary on August 6, 2026, to former agriculture commissioner Charlie Hatcher. Hatcher, a dairy farmer, veterinarian, and former Tennessee agriculture commissioner, defeated Ogles with 53.2% of the vote to the representative’s 46.8%. Ogles, a member of the Freedom Caucus and a strong ally of President Trump since entering Congress, received strong backing from the president. Trump reaffirmed his “com