Trump-Backed Lawmaker Ogles Loses Primary Race in Tennessee

Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary for his Tennessee House seat on August 6, 2026, AP projections show. Ogles had Trump's backing. He is the second Trump-endorsed candidate to lose a primary this election cycle, Al Jazeera reported. NPR said the result was shaped by redistricting — when map lines for voting areas are redrawn.