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Trump EndorsedCharlie Hatcher
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Tennessee
RepublicanTrump Endorsed
Trump EndorsedCharlie Hatcher
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Tennessee
TN-05 Republican nominee?
$119.2K
AUG 7, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Charlie Hatcher is trading at 100% to win the TN-05 Republican nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleVeterinarian
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationTennessee
BackgroundVeterinarian
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EducationUniversity of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (alumnus, class of 1984)
Notable personal detailsCharlie Hatcher is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He previously served as Tennessee’s 38th Commissioner of Agriculture, and before that served as Tennessee State Veterinarian. He is a veterinarian and has worked as a livestock veterinarian focused on dairy and beef cattle.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
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.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 7, 2026
Charlie Hatcher is in the news after winning the Republican primary in Tennessee’s redrawn 5th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Andy Ogles. Donald Trump then endorsed Hatcher ahead of the general election, where he will face Democratic Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder. The race has drawn attention because the district was reshaped by redistricting and now includes mostly new territory.
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Articles
AOArkansas Online17 days ago
Tennessee voters choose two hopefuls for US House race
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WEWashington Examiner17 days ago
Trump endorses Charlie Hatcher after Andy Ogles primary loss
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AAL.com17 days ago
Trump endorsed Republican loses in Tennessee: Blackburn wins governor’s primary
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TDThe Daily Beast17 days ago
Trump Suffers Double Humiliation as His Candidate Loses Red Seat
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Latest Polls
TN-05 Republican nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
5TN-05 Republican nominee?
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$719.5K
$539.6K
$359.8K
$179.9K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$719.5K
$104.8K
$614.7K
$32.4K
Source: FEC