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National Democrats name Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder a priority candidate
February 23, 2026
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced Monday it is backing Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder in its national “red to blue” program. Why it matters: The designation gives Molder a boost in his bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles. Read the full article
Read MoreOgles challenger Chaz Molder named priority candidate by DCCC
February 23, 2026
“As a white Christian voter, you know, I think perhaps we’ve let the Republicans take some ownership in that space of faith-based leadership,” Molder told me.
Read MoreFor Success at the Polls, Dems Look to the Pews
February 18, 2026
THEY HAVE THE FAITH. Now they just need the majority. As Democrats scope out the emerging midterm landscape, party strategists and officials have grown excited about the number of candidates for whom religion is a major part of their biography and identity. The most prominent so far is James Talarico, the middle school teacher turned […]
Read MoreTeamsters Rail Conference and Plumbers and Pipefitters UA Local 572 Endorse Mayor Chaz Molder In His Bid For Tennessee’s Fifth Congressional District
February 12, 2026
Read MoreFormer Congressman Jim Cooper Endorses Mayor ChazMolder In His Bid For Tennessee’s Fifth Congressional District
February 9, 2026
Read MoreFormer US Rep. Jim Cooper backs Chaz Molder in Ogles challenge
February 9, 2026
U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper is endorsing Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder for Congress in the 5th District, as he seeks to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles. In a statement released Feb. 9, Cooper said he is “incredibly proud” to endorse Molder’s bid. It’s a significant achievement for Molder’s campaign, which has steaily been building momentum […]
Read MoreDemocrats Believe Scandal and Weak Fundraising Put These Red Seats in Play
February 9, 2026
“We are talking to everyone,” Molder told NOTUS in an interview, “because we understand we have to bring people together and bring voters to our side that have perhaps voted for Andy Ogles in the past, that are disappointed with their vote because they see what kind of ineffective leader he has been.”
Read MoreTo Win Back the House, Democrats Take the Fight to Deep-Red Areas
February 5, 2026
Democratic officials are excited about Chaz Molder, a local mayor, who pitched himself in an interview as a pragmatist with deep community ties.
Read MoreColumbia Mayor Molder holds financial advantage in 5th District race
February 4, 2026
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 […]
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