U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles fended off a well-funded challenge from one of Nashville's most prominent Republicans to win the House District 5 primary Thursday night.
Why it matters: Ogles, who has the endorsement of former President Trump, could be in a position to hold the seat for a long time.
Driving the news: Ogles defeated Metro Councilmember Courtney Johnston , who had the backing of prominent Nashville business leaders.
- The Associated Press called the race at 8:24pm Central.
State of play: Ogles fought through a crowded Republican primary to win the newly drawn District 5 seat two years ago. His first term in office has been defined in part by controversy over his resume and his campaign finance disclosures.
Zoom out: Ogles, the former conservative activist and mayor of Maury County, is a member of the Freedom Caucus.
- In his early time in office, he developed a track record of taking positions on the hard right of the political spectrum.
- For instance, he filed articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris — a proposal with no apparent traction in the House.
Zoom in: The election laid bare Ogles' unpopularity in Nashville, where Johnston won by a wide margin. Ogles ran up advantages in the areas outside Davidson County.
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