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In Upset, Andy Ogles Loses to a Republican Challenger in Tennessee

6 août 2026 à 23:57
Mr. Ogles, a two-term congressman, had held off primary threats before, despite controversy. But on Thursday, Charlie Hatcher, a former state agriculture commissioner, delivered an upset.

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Charlie Hatcher and Andy Ogles

Blackburn Wins Republican Nomination for Tennessee Governor

6 août 2026 à 22:02
Senator Marsha Blackburn easily beat two Republican rivals and is now favored to become the state’s first female governor after the November elections.

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Senator Marsha Blackburn, Republican of Tennessee

Some House Republicans Are Backing a Challenger in Cory Mills’s Re-election Bid

6 août 2026 à 19:58
Two Republican lawmakers have endorsed a primary opponent of Representative Cory Mills, who has been accused of assault and is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.

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Two House Republicans from Florida took the rare step this week of endorsing a primary opponent of their colleague, Representative Cory Mills. Mr. Mills has been accused of assault and is being investigated by the House Ethics Committee.

Tennessee’s Andy Ogles Faces Well-Funded Opposition in House Primary Thursday

6 août 2026 à 10:01
Representative Andy Ogles received President Trump’s endorsement, but his challenger, Charlie Hatcher, a former state agriculture commissioner, has the backing of Gov. Bill Lee.

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Charlie Hatcher, left, a former state commissioner of agriculture, was endorsed by Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday. Andy Ogles, a two-term congressman, has the endorsement of President Trump.

In Texas’ Most Eligible Senate Race, It’s Bachelor vs. Divorcé-to-Be

6 août 2026 à 05:01
Ken Paxton is divorcing. James Talarico is dating a onetime staffer. Both have had their romantic lives scrutinized as part of their high-stakes campaigns.

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A Growing Number of Election Deniers Hold Key Local Roles in Midterms

6 août 2026 à 05:01
These officials oversee or help administer elections in counties across the nation where competitive House and Senate races will determine control of Congress.

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A surge of election deniers hold key offices overseeing or helping administer state and local elections, according to data from the Voting Rights Lab and a Times analysis.
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