Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles projected to lose GOP primary in Tennessee

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.

Tennessee primary voters have chosen two Memphis-area lawmakers to compete for a reconfigured U.S. House seat

His loss makes him the second Donald Trump-endorsed candidate to lose a primary this week.

Republican Rep. Andy Ogles (Tenn.) is projected to fall short in a Thursday primary for the 5th Congressional District, delivering a blow to President Trump, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Former Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Charlie Hatcher. the lone Republican challenger in the race, is set to defe

President Donald Trump is reaffirming his support for Rep. Andy Ogles before Thursday’s Tennessee Republican primaries, which will use the state’s new congressional maps. “Congressman Andy Ogles is doing a fantastic job representing the incredible people of Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District!” Trump said on Truth S

Tennessee's Republican governor endorsed Hatcher over the incumbent Republican congressman ahead of the GOP primary.