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Clean energy PAC spends $2M to unseat GOP Rep. Andy Ogles in primary

A super PAC aligned with clean energy interests has invested an additional $700,000 to unseat Representative Andy Ogles in his Republican primary. This brings the total investment to $2 million, aiming to punish lawmakers who oppose renewable energy policies. Ogles, who has Trump's endorsement, is facing a close race against challenger Charlie Hatcher, who is backed by other party heavyweights and believes redistricting favors his campaign. AI

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Clean energy PAC spends $2M to unseat GOP Rep. Andy Ogles in primary

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Nate Rau ·

    Inside the $2 million effort to oust Rep. Andy Ogles in his Republican primary

    <p>A super PAC that has invested millions to unseat Rep. <a href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/07/20/betting-odds-show-a-tightening-race-between-ogles-and-hatcher" target="_blank">Andy Ogles</a> (R-Tenn.) is putting another $700,000 behind his GOP primary challenger…