Brandon Ogles | |
|---|---|
 Ogles in 2020 | |
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 61st district | |
| In office January 8, 2019 – January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Sargent |
| Succeeded by | Gino Bulso |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brandon Thomas Ogles August 8, 1976 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Grace Ogles |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Andy Ogles (cousin) |
| Residence | Franklin, Tennessee |
| Education | Lipscomb University (BS) |
Brandon Thomas Ogles (born August 8, 1976) is an American former politician who served in the Tennessee House of Representatives.[1] As a Republican, he represented District 61, located in northern Williamson County, and includes the city of Brentwood and part of Franklin.[2]
Ogles first announced his candidacy on November 8, 2017, after then-incumbent Charles Sargent chose not to run for reelection.[3] After election as the state representative for Tennessee's House District 61 in 2018, Ogles served as vice-caucuses chair,[4] the first time that a freshman legislator was elected to leadership in the House of Representatives in Tennessee.
He served on the Judiciary Committee, Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Finance, Ways & Means Committee, Ways & Means Subcommittee, and the Joint Pensions and Insurance Committee. He was the majority caucus vice chairman.[5]
He served his first term in Tennessee's 111th General Assembly (2018–2020) and was re-elected to the 112th General Assembly (2020–2022).[5]
On February 17, 2024, three days following Representative Mark Green's initial announcement that he would retire, Ogles announced that he would be running as candidate for the United States House of Representatives in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.[6] On March 5, Ogles withdrew from the race after Green reversed his decision on February 29.[7][8]
- ^ "House of Representatives - Tennessee General Assembly". Capitol.tn.gov. April 11, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ State House District 61 (PDF) (Map). Tennessee General Assembly.
- ^ Bartlett, Kerri (Mar 6, 2019). "Rep. Charles Sargent announces he will not seek re-election, will focus on health". Williamson Herald. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ "Ogles elected Republican Caucus Vice-Chairman for 111th General Assembly". Williamson Herald. Jun 4, 2019. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ a b "Freshman State Rep. Ogles pursues re-election in state House District 61". Williamson Herald. May 6, 2020. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ "Former State Rep. Brandon Ogles Announces Bid for Congressional Seat". Nashville Scene. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ "Former state Rep. Brandon Ogles has suspended his campaign for Tennessee's Congressional District 7". Tennessee Lookout. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ Schnell, Mychael (Feb 29, 2024). "Rep. Mark Green reverses on retirement, will run for reelection". The Hill. Retrieved February 29, 2024.