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.
Senator Marsha Blackburn easily beat two Republican rivals and is now favored to become the state’s first female governor after the November elections.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
These officials oversee or help administer elections in counties across the nation where competitive House and Senate races will determine control of Congress.
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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