Published August 6, 2026 at 9:37 PM ET · Updated August 7, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Trump-backed Rep. Andy Ogles loses GOP primary for Tennessee House seat
5 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by The Hill. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
Rep. Andy Ogles was defeated in his Tennessee House GOP primary by a Republican challenger. Ogles had been endorsed by Trump. The Columbia mayor won the Democratic primary for the same seat.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 3 hr ago, when The Hill reported it. Coverage has since grown to 5 independent outlets, including 7 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from New York Times.
