# Tennessee voters oust Trump-backed congressman, set fall matchup for redrawn Memphis-area House seat

https://mins.news/en/item/16370

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-07 16:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://bit.ly/45fwhdz

> Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher won the Republican primary over Congressman Andy Ogles. Ogles had been backed by Donald Trump. The outcome removes Ogles from the race and establishes the fall contest for a redrawn House seat in the Memphis area. Hatcher will advance as the Republican primary winner.

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