Republican Andy Ogles, who campaigned as a pro-Donald Trump “America First” conservative, has defeated Democratic state Sen. Heidi Campbell in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District.
The Associated Press called the race in favor of Ogles at 12:08 a.m. ET on Nov. 9. According to the state’s election officials, Ogles captured over 123,000 votes, or 55.9 percent, to Campell’s about 93,000 votes, or 42.3 percent.
“There is a wave sweeping this country. And like we all said, we want our country back. And tonight, we took it,” Ogles said in his victory speech.
“This should be a wake up to the Biden administration, that you’re not listening to the people of this country,” he continued. “We’re sick and tired of your agenda, fix the economy, make us energy independent, and shut down the … border….