Otis Sanford discusses Tuesday’s election results, including the governor’s race and new congressional districts.
Tennessee GOP newcomer Charlie Hatcher to take Andy Ogles’ seat in Congress
Republican Charlie Hatcher, a former member of Gov. Bill Lee’s administration, beat Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder in a closely watched race for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District.
At Tennessee District 5 forum, Hatcher rescinds debate promise
Hatcher told reporters he’s “satisfied” with candidate forums, in which he and Molder cannot address each other or respond to the other’s answers.
Congressional candidates for Shelby County districts raise combined $4.6M in 90 days
Candidates for Tennessee’s three newly drawn congressional seats that represent parts of Shelby County raised a combined $4.6 million in the 90 days leading up to October, campaign finance records show.
Registered to vote? Tennessee’s deadline is here
November’s election will decide the state’s next governor. Also on the ballot are several constitutional amendments — and it’s the first general election since the state’s congressional districts were redrawn.
Chaz Molder’s run, MNPS grading practices, and a Dolly-themed poetry party
Audio and video will be posted after the live broadcast at noon. Headliners: WPLN education reporter Camellia Burris on MNPS grading practices and ProPublica’s Aliyya Swaby with an update on a joint investigation with WPLN into the safety of Tennessee’s privately-run juvenile prisons. Newsmaker: Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder on his run to represent the newly […]
After defeating Ogles, GOP candidate Hatcher questions Trump’s beef tariffs
After defeating incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in the August primaries, Tennessee District 5 GOP candidate Charlie Hatcher has questions about President Donald Trump’s measure to lower beef prices. Trump announced a 90-day pause on beef tariffs Friday, drawing criticism from Republican senators and cattle farmers alike.
Incumbent and Trump pick Ogles loses GOP primary for Tennessee District 5
Incumbent Congressman Andy Ogles has lost the GOP primary to Charlie Hatcher, despite the backing of President Donald Trump.
Tennessee Gov. Lee endorses Hatcher over incumbent Ogles in GOP primary
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is endorsing former state agriculture commissioner Charlie Hatcher over incumbent Republican Andy Ogles for the new 5th Congressional District.
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