Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder holds a whopping financial advantage over other candidates running for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District, including incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, campaign finance disclosures show. 

According to end-of-year reports filed with the Federal Election Commission, Molder raised $412,000 in the last quarter of 2025. Since announcing his candidacy for the seat in September, the Democrat has raised more than $1.2 million and has $978,000 cash on hand. 

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