Andy Ogles

Republican Representative of Tennessee's 5th district

Representative
Tennessee, district 5
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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ogles.house.gov

Congresses Served

House Terms

June 18, 1971 (53 years old)

Birthday

Served as U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 5th congressional district since 2023
Former mayor of Maury County, Tennessee (2018-2022)
Worked as a conservative activist and executive director of the Laffer Center and the Tennessee chapter of Americans for Prosperity
Described by media as far-right; opposes abortion and same-sex marriage
Made false claims about the 2020 presidential election being stolen
Voted against Kevin McCarthy for Speaker of the House
Academic history includes studying at Western Kentucky University, Columbia State Community College, and Middle Tennessee State University, with a final GPA of 2.4 in Liberal Studies
Faced controversy over discrepancies in his educational and professional claims, including his degree and expertise
Business background includes working as a restaurant operator and real estate investor
Unsuccessfully ran for the state's 4th district in 2002 and Tennessee Senate in 2006
Initially announced a challenge to U.S. Senator Bob Corker in 2018 but withdrew
Criticized Tennessee Governor Bill Lee over COVID-19 mask mandate policies
Supported a sales tax increase in Maury County
Won the 2022 election for the U.S. House after the district was redrawn, making it more favorable for Republicans
Joined far-right House Republicans in voting against McCarthy for Speaker on his first day in office
Appointed to the House Financial Services Committee
Introduced a bill to repeal the previous year's Inflation Reduction Act
Made controversial comments regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict and proposed legislation targeting individuals involved in pro-Palestinian protests
Faced campaign finance issues, including late filings and questions about a personal loan to his campaign
Described as conservative or far-right, supports school choice, term limits, deregulating healthcare, and lower taxes; opposes earmarks and denies the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election
Voiced climate change denial during a House debate
Lives on a farm in Culleoka, Tennessee with his wife and three children
Criticized for unspent donations intended for a child burial garden in memory of his stillborn child