Andy Ogles, Trump-endorsed candidate in Tennessee, loses primary to win back his seat
Republican Rep. Andy Ogles has lost his bid to win back his House seat representing Tennessee. CBS News' Fin Gómez has more on President Trump's preferred candidate losing.
Republican Representative Andy Ogles has lost his bid to win back his House seat in Tennessee. He faced a primary challenge from Charlie Hatcher, a former state agriculture commissioner.
Hatcher was endorsed by outgoing Governor Bill Lee, according to The Hill. He also received significant outside funding from a renewable energy super PAC.
Ogles had faced several controversies during his tenure, including deleting a homophobic social media post and making false claims about his resume, as reported by POLITICO. His loss marks the second Trump-endorsed candidate to lose a primary this week.
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