| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
|---|---|---|
| The Hill News | TRUMP COMES UP SHORT WITH OGLES IN TENNESSEE: 3 TAKEAWAYS FROM THURSDAY’S PRIMARIES | 1 hr ago |
| NYT > Top Stories | IN UPSET, ANDY OGLES LOSES TO A REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER IN TENNESSEE | 9 mins ago |
| Home - CBSNews.com | TRUMP-ENDORSED REP. ANDY OGLES PROJECTED TO LOSE GOP PRIMARY IN TENNESSEE | 38 mins ago |
According to The Hill News, on Thursday in Tennessee voters rejected Trump‑backed Rep. Andy Ogles, allowing former state agriculture commissioner Charlie Hatcher to win the GOP primary. The loss marks the latest setback for Trump’s endorsements this election cycle.
Ogles, a second‑term Republican congressman, faced a formidable challenge from Hatcher, who was endorsed by outgoing Gov. Bill Lee. The Guardian reported that Republican candidates Justin Pearson and Brent Taylor also won their respective Tennessee House primaries on the same day, underscoring a broader Republican success. CBS News had projected Ogles’ defeat before the results, and the New York Times described the outcome as an upset.
Tennessee’s primaries were significant because they were the first elections held under the newly implemented voting system, highlighting growing divisions within the GOP. Trump’s endorsement record has largely been successful, so this loss is notable for the president’s influence in the party.