Two-term Rep. Andy Ogles lost the Republican primary for his Tennessee House seat, the Associated Press projects, despite securing an endorsement from President Trump.

Ogles has the support of Trump, which is seen as a silver bullet in primaries, but the congressman is facing a well-funded primary challenger.

Trump reiterated his support amid a closer-than-expected primary against former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher.

Tennessee Republicans held primary elections on Thursday, selecting candidates for Congress. Charlie Hatcher defeated Andy Ogles in a key Republican primary race. Brent Taylor…