Who Is Running in Tennessee Congressional District 5th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Andy Ogles
(Incumbent)Economy
HighRepresentative Andy Ogles introduced the OLYMPICS Act (H.R. 7707), which proposes a 100% income tax on U.S.-born athletes competing for "foreign entities of concern" on an international stage. This tax would apply to their earnings and sponsorships derived from such competition. Ogles stated his inspiration is to target athletes he believes are "working for Communist China," a country he views as wanting to harm the U.S.
Immigration
HighAndy Ogles supports enhanced border security and stronger enforcement measures, advocating for law enforcement to be equipped to enforce existing immigration laws. He also states that illegal immigration impacts national security, financial well-being, and the rule of law. Ogles is preparing a proposal to expedite legal immigration for those seeking citizenship, aiming to create a system that is secure, humane, and functional, and to attract skilled entrepreneurs.
Healthcare
MediumAndy Ogles voted for healthcare plans that critics claim would increase costs and reduce coverage. He supported a healthcare scheme that aimed to push "junk insurance plans," undermine protections for preexisting conditions, and make healthcare more expensive by letting critical ACA tax credits expire. Ogles also voted to enact a significant cut to Medicaid and supported a federal tax and spending bill. According to Congressional Budget Office estimates, this bill could lead to millions losing health insurance and thousands facing increased costs.
Democratic Candidate
No Democratic candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Andy Ogles |
|---|---|
| Economy | Representative Andy Ogles introduced the OLYMPICS Act (H.R. 7707), which proposes a 100% income tax on U.S.-born athletes competing for "foreign entities of concern" on an international stage. This tax would apply to their earnings and sponsorships derived from such competition. Ogles stated his inspiration is to target athletes he believes are "working for Communist China," a country he views as wanting to harm the U.S. High |
| Immigration | Andy Ogles supports enhanced border security and stronger enforcement measures, advocating for law enforcement to be equipped to enforce existing immigration laws. He also states that illegal immigration impacts national security, financial well-being, and the rule of law. Ogles is preparing a proposal to expedite legal immigration for those seeking citizenship, aiming to create a system that is secure, humane, and functional, and to attract skilled entrepreneurs. High |
| Healthcare | Andy Ogles voted for healthcare plans that critics claim would increase costs and reduce coverage. He supported a healthcare scheme that aimed to push "junk insurance plans," undermine protections for preexisting conditions, and make healthcare more expensive by letting critical ACA tax credits expire. Ogles also voted to enact a significant cut to Medicaid and supported a federal tax and spending bill. According to Congressional Budget Office estimates, this bill could lead to millions losing health insurance and thousands facing increased costs. Medium |
| Climate & Energy | Representative Andy Ogles opposes policies aimed at addressing climate change and promoting clean energy. He introduced H.R. 812 to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act and also introduced the Hot Showers Act to prevent proposed energy conservation standards for consumer water heaters, stating that the free market should dictate appliance prices. Ogles advocates for prioritizing American oil and natural gas production over what he terms 'woke politicking'. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Representative Andy Ogles reintroduced a bill to federally ban chemical abortions, stating his belief that every person, born or unborn, is uniquely made, and that upholding the sanctity of life is a moral duty. He voted in favor of the Pregnant Students' Rights Act, H.R.6914, which advocates for policies that contradict reproductive freedom. Ogles has also voted against legislation seen as protecting abortion access. High |
| Foreign Policy | Andy Ogles introduced the OLYMPICS Act (H.R. 7707) to impose a 100% tax on U.S. athletes competing for nations like China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea, asserting these countries are adversarial. He advocates for securing the physical border to address national security concerns related to illegal immigration and emphasizes modernizing America's cyber infrastructure for offensive capabilities against state-sponsored opponents. He also refers to the U.S. as "the dominant predator" in the Western Hemisphere. High |
| Education | Andy Ogles advocates for education reform to shift from a top-down, standardized model to a bottom-up system. He believes parents, not the federal government, should decide how children are educated, supporting individualized approaches to help students discover, develop, and apply their unique abilities, values, and priorities. Low |
| Gun Policy | Andy Ogles supports gun rights, stating the Second Amendment guarantees the right to keep and bear arms to protect against tyrannical rule. He led Republicans in opposing the Undetectable Firearms Act, viewing it as contrary to American principles. He also proposed defunding the federal agency that investigates gun crimes, citing concerns that it has been weaponized against Americans. He co-sponsored the National Constitutional Carry Act. High |
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