A first-term Tennessee congressman backed by former President Donald Trump will face a Republican challenger who calls the lawmaker ineffective in a contest that’s among the top races in the state's August primary election. The primary will also cement who will be the Democratic contender in the fall matchup for the seat that Republican U.S. Sen.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A first-term Tennessee congressman backed by former President Donald Trump will face a Republican challenger who calls the lawmaker ineffective, a contest that is among the top races in the state’s August primary election.
U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, who represents one of three Republican districts that carve through Democratic-leaning Nashville, will face off against Nashville Metro Councilmember Courtney Johnston in the Republican primary next week.Two years ago, Ogles didn’t nab Trump’s endorsement until after he won a crowded primary for an open seat made possible by Republican redistricting of largely Democratic Nashville.
Johnston so far has outraised Ogles, with campaign checks from prominent Tennessee Republicans including former U.S. Sens. Bill Frist and Bob Corker and former Gov. Bill Haslam. She also is getting a boost from a group of Nashville-area business figures, such as real estate developer Tony Giarratana and businessman and Nashville SC pro soccer team owner John Ingram, who have given to her campaign and helped fuel a complimentary super PAC.
The Associated Press is the most trusted source of information on election night, with a history of accuracy dating to 1848. The trio were quickly dubbed the “Tennessee Three” as they soon faced expulsion hearings for violating House rules. Pearson and Jones, who are both Black,, while Johnson, who is white, was spared by one vote. Shortly after the expulsion vote, Johnson quickly noted that she avoided expulsion likely because she was white. Republicans denied race was a factor.
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