Andy Ogles’ cell phone seized by FBI day after winning primary, congressman says

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Congressman Andy Ogles is speaking out after the Federal Bureau of Investigation seized his cell phone on Aug. 2, the day after he beat Courtney Johnston in the U.S. House primary race for District 5.

This is according to a post on X by Ogles Tuesday afternoon.

“Last Friday, the FBI took possession of my cell phone,” Ogles wrote. “It is my understanding that they are investigating the same well-known facts surrounding these filings.”

He said that it’s been widely reported for months that his campaign made mistakes in its initial financial filings.

“We have worked diligently with attorneys and reporting experts to correct the errors and ensure compliance going forward,” he wrote.

Ogles added that he will be cooperating with the FBI as he claims to have been doing with the Federal Election Commission.

“I am confident all involved will conclude that the reporting discrepancies were based on honest mistakes, and nothing more,” he said.

Ogles has represented the district since 2023. He is a Tennessee native who lives on a farm south of Columbia. District 5 includes Lewis, Maury and Marshall counties and parts of Davidson, Williamson and Wilson counties.

As the elected primary Republican candidate, Ogles will now face Maryam Abolfazli, who is unopposed in the Democratic Primary, and three independent candidates.