Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is supporting Charlie Hatcher. Hatcher is running against Congressman Andy Ogles in a Republican primary. Ogles has the support of former President Donald Trump.

Governor Lee and Hatcher have been friends for 25 years. Lee said Hatcher served as his agriculture commissioner for seven years. He knows Hatcher's conservative values and love for the country.

Lee said Hatcher has always supported President Trump.

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Governor Bill Lee spoke at the Reagan National Economic Forum in California on May 29, 2026.

The governor announced his support for Hatcher just before the August 6 primary.

Lee asked people to vote for Hatcher on August 6.

Hatcher is honored to have the governor's support. He and Lee have known each other for decades and respect each other.

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Charlie Hatcher spoke at a campaign event on July 13, 2026.

Hatcher appreciated the governor's faith in him when he was appointed agriculture commissioner.

Ogles has been in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2023.

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Rep. Andy Ogles walked through the U.S. Capitol on February 3, 2026.

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Trump called Ogles a 'Conservative Warrior' when he endorsed him.

Alex Nitzberg writes for Fox News Digital.