Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder Wins Democratic Primary for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District
Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder has won the Democratic primary in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District, positioning him to challenge incumbent Republican Andy Ogles in the November general election.
Houston, TX, August 6, 2026 —
Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder has secured the Democratic nomination in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District. Molder’s victory in the primary election sets the stage for a general election contest against the incumbent Republican, Andy Ogles, in November.
The race for the Democratic ticket culminated with Molder emerging as the party’s candidate. His win positions him as the challenger to Ogles, who is seeking re-election to the congressional seat. The outcome of the November general election will determine who will represent Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Further details regarding the primary election results, including vote counts or specific margins of victory for Molder, were not provided in the available information. Similarly, information about the Republican primary outcome or other candidates who may have been on the ballot was not specified.
The election campaign leading up to the November general election is expected to focus on key issues relevant to the district and the broader political landscape. Molder’s platform and campaign strategy will likely be further detailed as the election approaches, as will the re-election campaign of Representative Ogles.
Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Mancini on thehill.com, see more information here.
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