Tennessee Redistricting Upsets GOP Hold | Hattiesburg News

In a stunning political upset, Charlie Hatcher, a former agriculture commissioner and Trump-backed candidate, has defeated longtime Rep. Andy Ogles in Tennessee’s 5th District — a win fueled by rural appeal and promises of action over rhetoric. The district’s redrawn boundaries, stretching into Memphis and rural areas, reflect GOP strategy to lock down all nine Tennessee House seats — a move critics say dilutes urban voices and undermines Voting Rights Act protections. Meanwhile, in the newly carved 9th District, Trump-endorsed Sen. Brent Taylor edges out gun-control advocate Justin Pearson, whose campaign highlights the redistricting’s timing near the Voting Rights Act’s anniversary. Other key races also closed out primaries, with Marsha Blackburn securing the GOP nod for governor — setting the stage for a pivotal general election. 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/824fee06a7ac2006