Charlie Hatcher Unseats Andy Ogles by 53.2%-46.8% in Tennessee Primary as 2 Open GOP Seats Advance
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Updated · NBC News · Aug 7
Charlie Hatcher Unseats Andy Ogles by 53.2%-46.8% in Tennessee Primary as 2 Open GOP Seats Advance
3 articles · Updated · NBC News · Aug 7
Summary
Charlie Hatcher led Andy Ogles 53.2% to 46.8%, knocking off the Trump-endorsed incumbent in the marquee Tennessee House Republican primary.
Gov. Bill Lee had backed Hatcher, while the broader primary also settled nominations in two open, heavily Republican seats created by John Rose's gubernatorial run and a redrawn 9th District.
In the 6th District GOP race, John Garrett led with 43.6%, ahead of Van Hilleary at 29.8% and Jody Henry at 19.6%.
In the 9th District GOP contest, Brandon Taylor topped the field with 46.0%, with Todd Warner at 26.3% and Jeff Thompson at 20.0%.
The House races follow Tennessee's wider Aug. 6 primary, which already produced general-election nominees for Senate and governor after this year's redistricting reshaped several congressional contests.