Dr. Charlie Hatcher, the former Tennessee Agricultural Commissioner, on Wednesday officially launched his campaign for the Republican nomination to represent Tennessee's 5th Congressional District, setting the stage for a primary battle against U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN-05). 

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) confirmed receipt of Hatcher's campaign filing on Wednesday, and a campaign website appears to have been launched by Hatcher on the same day.

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