Tennessee’s primary elections on Thursday tested the state’s new congressional district map, redrawn in May amid a Republican effort to secure an advantage in the upcoming 2026 midterms. Key outcomes included Senator Marsha Blackburn winning the Republican nomination for governor and a significant upset in US House District 5, where Trump-endorsed incumbent Andy Ogles was defeated by Charlie Hatcher. In District 9, now reconfigured to favor Republicans, Brent Taylor secured the GOP nomination against Democrat Justin Pearson, setting the stage for a competitive race.
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How Redistricting Influenced Tennessee’s Primary Election Results
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