Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, the leading Democratic challenger in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District, has announced a fundraising haul of more than $601,000 for the first quarter of 2026. Molder is challenging two-term Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, who has won with 13-point and 17-point victory margins since redistricting in 2021. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has endorsed Molder as a priority "Red to Blue" candidate, indicating Democrats' confidence in their ability to flip the 5th District in November. Mold's fundraising total, which totates in the form of $1.81 million, is the highest of any 5th, 6th or 7th Congressional district candidate since 2016.