Tennessee governor bucks Trump, endorses against Ogles in primary
- Posted on August 5, 2026
- By The Hill
- 1 Views
- 1 min read
In brief
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee breaks ranks with former President Trump by backing challenger Charlie Hatcher against incumbent Andy Ogles in the GOP primary for the state's 5th Congressional District. This endorsement signals a significant political divide within Republican leadership in Tennessee, as Lee supports Hatcher's bid to unseat the current representative. The primary race highlights growing tensions among conservative factions in the region.
Summary auto-generated by AI from the original publisher's content. Editorial standards.
Tennessee governor bucks Trump, endorses against Ogles in primary
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) on Tuesday endorsed Charlie Hatcher (R), who is challenging incumbent Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) in the GOP primary in the Volunteer State’s 5th Congressional District. “…
