Chaz Molder

Charlie Hatcher won the Republican primary for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District, defeating Andy Ogles by roughly six percentage points. The victory was credited to his focus on rural counties added to the newly drawn district and holding competitive margins in Nashville suburbs. Next, Hatcher will face Democrat candidate Chaz Molder in November.

Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder is the Democratic nominee for Tennessee’s new 5th Congressional District seat. This district spans 17 counties, including Memphis, and he will face Republican candidate Charlie Hatcher in November’s general election.

U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles lost his bid for reelection as Charlie Hatcher won the Republican nomination in the 5th Congressional District. Hatcher will face Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, who won the Democratic primary, in the general election. The newly redrawn district now includes parts of Williamson and Maury counties.

Chaz Molder won the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District.

Rep. Andy Ogles lost his bid for re-election in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District. Consequently, Charlie Hatcher was chosen by Republican voters to face Chaz Molder, who won Democratic nomination, regardless of the general election outcome. Governor Bill Lee issued a late endorsement supporting Charlie Hatcher.

Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated Andy Ogles in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 5th District on August 6, 2026, securing 53.2% of the vote. This upset occurred in a district whose boundaries were significantly redrawn by legislators. Following the victory, Hatcher is slated to face Democratic primary victor Chaz Molder in November.

Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder was projected to advance to face Rep. Andy Ogles in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District general election. Molder, who sought to unseat Ogles, won the Democratic primary against Carrie Ann Iacomini. The projection was reported by Decision Desk HQ.

Tennessee congressional and gubernatorial candidates are receiving high-profile endorsements as the Aug. 6 primary nears. U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles relies on support from President Donald Trump and other figures, while former Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher gains backing from former governors and a PAC planning heavy ad spending. Candidates like Justin Pearson and Chaz Molder also secure union and political endorsements.

Former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam endorsed Charlie Hatcher, a Republican challenger, in the District 5 primary against incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles. Polling shows the race is nearly tied, with Hatcher out-fundraising Ogles. The district was redrawn to move it into West Tennessee, and the general election is likely to feature Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder.

Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District, now spanning 17 counties including Memphis, rural Lake County, and Williamson County suburbs, faces a competitive election after redistricting split Memphis into three districts. Candidates include Republican incumbent Andy Ogles and challenger Charlie Hatcher, with Democrats vying through Chaz Molder and others. The district includes areas with stark economic and demographic contrasts.

Andy Ogles faces challenges from Charlie Hatcher and Chaz Molder in Tennessee’s 5th District, which has been redrawn by Republican state lawmakers at the request of Donald Trump. The new district includes parts of Williamson, Maury, Henry, Weakley counties, and Memphis, but excludes previous areas like Davidson and Wilson counties. Ogles claims confidence in his reelection despite the revised borders.

Brian Poindexter, a Democratic House candidate in Ohio, is emphasizing traditional masculinity in his campaign to appeal to male voters, a demographic the Democratic Party has struggled to retain. The article highlights his efforts and similar strategies by other Democratic candidates, including a retired firefighter, a mayor, and a Navy SEAL, as part of a broader party push to reconnect with working-class men.

Democrat Chaz Molder trails Republican Andy Ogles in Tennessee's 6th Congressional District amid redistricting changes. The Tennessee Department of Correction launched mobile units to assist probationers and parolees in rural areas. Ann Patchett, owner of Parnassus Books, won a literary award for promoting peace and social justice.

Chaz Molder, Democratic mayor of Columbia, challenges Republican Congressman Andy Ogles in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District. Molder criticizes Ogles for failing voters and prioritizing social media over constituent needs, despite recent redistricting changes that removed part of his home city from the district.

A Tennessee judge rejected Democrats' request to stop a new US House map favoring Republicans. The map was implemented after the qualifying deadline, causing election chaos. Democratic candidates and voters sued to stop the map from taking effect.