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Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder has made a significant fundraising move in his challenge against Republican Congressman Andy Ogles in Tennessees fifth congressional district. Molder raised over $1.81 million in the first seven months of his campaign, surpassing even prominent figures like Mark Green and Diane Black. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has backed Molder, providing him with strategic and financial support. The district, which was redrawn to favor the GOP, is now a prime battleground. Molders grassroots campaign is gaining traction in urban and rural areas, while his primary rivals have yet to release their fundraising numbers. On the Republican side, Ogles has not reported his first-quarter funds, and his primary challenger, Charlie Hatcher, raised $411,000 last quarter with approximately $174,000 in the bank. Candidates have until April 15th to file with the Federal Election Commission, and the primary is set for August 6th.

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