TN-05 Republican nominee?
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AUG 7, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFarmer
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationTennessee
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BackgroundFarmer
Notable personal detailsCharlie Hatcher is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District (2026 cycle). He is a farmer from College Grove, Tennessee, associated with Hatcher Family Dairy, and has publicly framed his candidacy around agriculture and conservative policy positions. His principal campaign committee is registered with the FEC as “Charlie Hatcher for Congress.”
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax exemptions and policies that reduce tax burdens for farmers and businesses and emphasizes pro-business, limited-government principles. Positions emphasize benefiting Tennessee producers through targeted tax relief rather than advocating higher taxes or expanded redistribution.
Immigration & Border
Supports stronger immigration enforcement and border security, praising recent enforcement actions (e.g., increased immigration-related arrests in Memphis) and listing “borders” among priorities to “stand strong” for. Positions emphasize law-and-order enforcement measures rather than expanded legal pathways or asylum-protection reforms.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Identifies as "Pro-Life" on his campaign website, indicating opposition to abortion and support for restrictions on abortion access.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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