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Molder vs Hatcher: Race Heats Up in Tennessee District 5

8/8/2026

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Democratic nominee Chaz Molder will face Republican candidate Charlie Hatcher in the November 3 general election for Tennessee’s new District 5 congressional seat.
District 5 spans 17 counties stretching from Memphis to the Kentucky line and into Middle Tennessee.
Molder launched his general-election campaign Thursday night in downtown Memphis after winning the Democratic nomination.
He said he will tour all 17 counties in the district before Election Day on November 3.

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Democratic nominee Chaz Molder will face Republican candidate Charlie Hatcher in the November 3 general election for Tennessee’s new District 5 congressional seat.
District 5 spans 17 counties stretching from Memphis to the Kentucky line and into Middle Tennessee.
Molder launched his general-election campaign Thursday night in downtown Memphis after winning the Democratic nomination.
He said he will tour all 17 counties in the district before Election Day on November 3.