Inside the $2 million effort to oust Rep. Andy Ogles in his Republican primary
Summary
A clean-energy super PAC called Invest in Tomorrow Coalition is spending $700,000 more to support Charlie Hatcher in the Republican primary against Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee. Ogles, who has strong backing from President Donald Trump, faces a close race in a newly redrawn district, with concerns over his past controversies also in the background.Key Facts
- Invest in Tomorrow Coalition has spent $2 million in total to unseat Rep. Andy Ogles in the GOP primary.
- A recent poll shows Ogles leading challenger Charlie Hatcher by four points, but the race remains close.
- The super PAC targets Republicans opposing clean energy policies, including Ogles, due to his stance on wind and solar energy tax credits.
- Ogles is endorsed by President Donald Trump and calls the attacks a left-wing effort to silence Trump allies.
- Charlie Hatcher, a former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner, has support from prominent Republicans like ex-Governor Bill Haslam.
- Tennessee redistricting created a new district with more rural areas, which favors Hatcher’s campaign.
- Ogles has faced investigations for campaign finance issues and criticism for Islamophobic statements.
- Fundraising numbers show Hatcher out-raising Ogles and entering the final campaign days with more cash available.
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