According to final unofficial voting results, incumbents emerged victorious in key races in the Maury County Republican State Primary, including Tennessee House of Representatives and the 5th Congressional District.
In the House 64th District race, incumbent Rep. Scott Cepicky, R-Culleoka, won as victor with 3,950 votes, over challenger Columbia native Ray Jeter, who garnered 3,294 votes, according to final results across 22 precincts.
In the hotly contested 5th Congressional District race, incumbent first term U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, R, sprinted ahead, drawing 6,530 votes in Maury County, while energetic competitor Courtney Johnston, R, secured 3,621 votes.
With just over 35% of results in as of 7:40 p.m., Ogles led Johnston in Wilson, Williamson, Marshall counties, and his home Maury County, the Tennessean reported.
Johnston held a significant lead over Ogles in early votes reported in Davidson County, earning more than 6,000 votes while Ogles earned 3,800.
According to reports by The Tennessean, cheers and applause abruptly broke out from a back corner of Ludlow & Prime steakhouse in Franklin as the race was called for Ogles, who had the backing of former President Donald Trump. Ogles earned 54.8% to Johnston’s 45.2% in Thursday’s election, as of 8:27 p.m.
The Associated Press called the race for Ogles shortly before 8:30 p.m.
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Ogles will now face Democratic nominee Maryam Abolfazli, who was unopposed in her primary, in November.
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn secured a strong lead in Maury County with 8,884 votes over challenger Tres Wittum's 1,150 votes, according to early voting results.
Democratic Primary
Eileen Longstreet (832) leaped ahead of Alex Pierce (578) to take the 64th District Democratic Primary in Maury County.
A victory was called for Gloria Johnson in the Democratic Primary for Tennessee U.S. Senator. She will face Marsha Blackburn in November.
Candidates on the Aug. 1 ballot are as follows:
Republican Primary candidates
U.S. Senate -
Marsha Blackburn- 8,884
Tres Wittum- 1,150
U.S. House District 5 -
Andy Ogles- 6,530
Courtney Johnston- 3,621
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State Senate District 28 - Uncontested
Joey Hensley - 8,677
State House Rep. District 64 -
Scott Cepicky - 3,950
Ray Jeter - 3,294
State House Rep. District 71 - Uncontested
Kip Capley - 2,453
Democratic Primary candidates
U.S. Senate -
Marquita Bradshaw - 376
Lola Denise Brown- 112
Gloria Johnson-1,387
Civil Miller-Watkins- 48
U.S. House District 5 -
Maryam Abolfazli - 1,740
State Senate District 28 -
James Dallas- 1,758
State House District 64 -
Alex Pierce-578
Eileen H. Longstreet-832
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School Board District 2 -
Franklin A. Bellamy- I - 609
Robert Plageman - I - 313
School Board District 4
Darryl Martin-R- 644
Chandler Anderson -I - 377
School Board District 5
Justin Haucke, I - 517
David R. Moore -I - 534
School Board District 6 - Uncontested
Sue Stephenson-R- 1,136
School Board District 8 -
Brendan Babcock-R - 823
Gregory D. Hanners- D -304
School Board District 10 -
Lesa Webster-Dawson -I - 587
County General Independent candidates
Assessor of Property - Bobby C. Daniels
County Commission District 5 (unexpired term) - Scott Sumners
Kerri Bartlett is editor of The Daily Herald. Get up-to-date news in your inbox by subscribing to The Daily Herald newsletter at www.ColumbiaDailyHerald.com.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Herald: Election results: Ogles reigns in the 5th, Cepicky retains 64th seat
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