Politics·Al Jazeera·6h agoUnited States
Trump-Backed Congressman Loses Tennessee Primary
Andy Ogles defeated by Charlie Hatcher despite endorsement
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Tennessee Republican primary: incumbent Andy Ogles lost to Charlie Hatcher despite Donald Trump's endorsement, with Hatcher leading by 6.6 points as nearly 90% of votes counted. Ogles faced criticism for anti-Muslim remarks; Hatcher will face Democrat Chaz Molder in November.
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Tennessee primaryAndy OglesCharlie HatcherDonald TrumpRepublican primary