Trump-Backed Rep. Andy Ogles Loses Tennessee GOP Primary

Associated Press projections show U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary for his Tennessee U.S. House seat on August 6, 2026. Ogles, who held President Trump's endorsement, is the second Trump-endorsed candidate to lose a primary in the 2026 election cycle, according to Al Jazeera. NPR reported that Tennessee's 2026 congressional redistricting played a direct part in the results.