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Lee endorses Hatcher in Republican primary for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District
Lee backed former agriculture commissioner Charlie Hatcher, who says he will support President Donald Trump’s agenda and lower living costs for Tennessee families.
- On Tuesday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee endorsed Charlie Hatcher in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District, challenging incumbent Rep. Andy Ogles.
- Lee said he has known Hatcher for 25 years through their farming and business backgrounds. Hatcher, a fifth-generation dairy farmer, served as Agriculture Commissioner for seven years in Lee's administration.
- The Invest in Tomorrow Coalition has spent about $2 million on advertisements supporting Hatcher while criticizing Ogles' congressional record. The race pits the incumbent aligned with the House Freedom Caucus against a former cabinet official.
- Voters head to the polls this Thursday to decide the primary contest. While Hatcher promises to support President Donald Trump's agenda, Trump has endorsed Ogles, who is seeking a third term.
- The primary winner will advance to the November general election, where the GOP is favored to hold the seat. As of Monday, Decision Desk HQ gives the GOP a 95 percent chance against Democratic challenger Chaz Molder.
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Tennessee Gov. Lee endorses Hatcher over incumbent Ogles in GOP primary
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is endorsing former state agriculture commissioner Charlie Hatcher over incumbent Republican Andy Ogles for the new 5th Congressional District. Lee’s endorsement comes late in the race, as internal polling shows the two candidates neck-and-neck. Hatcher has out-fundraised Ogles, but Ogles has fended off a challenge from a better-funded GOP candidate in the past. More: Voter guide for Tennessee elections Lee and Hatcher ha…
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