Tennessee Redistricting Upsets | Chattanooga News

In a stunning political upset, former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher has defeated GOP incumbent Andy Ogles in the Fifth Congressional District primary — a race Trump had backed — riding a wave of rural appeal and pro-Trump messaging. The district’s redrawing, designed to boost Republican strength by incorporating more rural areas and parts of Memphis, has reshaped voter demographics and sparked backlash over diluted representation and potential suppression tactics. Meanwhile, in the Ninth District, Senator Brent Taylor edges out Justin Pearson — the expelled House rep who gained national attention for protesting gun violence — as Republicans push to solidify their slim congressional majority amid sweeping electoral changes across the state. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/39e6a588641971d5