Anti-Muslim US Congressman Andy Ogles loses congressional primary
Summary
Republican Congressman Andy Ogles lost his primary in Tennessee despite receiving President Donald Trump’s endorsement. Ogles, known for controversial anti-Muslim statements, was defeated by Charlie Hatcher, who will run against a Democrat in the November general election.Key Facts
- Andy Ogles is a Republican Congressman from Tennessee with a record of anti-Muslim remarks.
- President Trump gave Ogles a "complete and total endorsement" before the primary.
- Ogles lost the primary to Charlie Hatcher, the state’s former agriculture commissioner.
- Hatcher also describes himself as pro-Trump but criticized Ogles’s anti-Muslim comments.
- The Tennessee district was redrawn to favor Republicans in the upcoming November election.
- Hatcher will face Democrat Chaz Molder, mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, in November.
- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee endorsed Hatcher late in the race.
- Ogles made statements that were widely condemned for targeting the Muslim community.
- Another Trump-endorsed candidate, Amir Hassan in Michigan, also lost a primary this week.
- Midterm primary elections are ongoing across the US, with all House and some Senate seats up for election.
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