Who Is Andy Ogles? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Andy Ogles was born on June 18, 1971, making him 53 years old in 2025. He is an American politician known for his active role in the political landscape, particularly representing Tennessee’s 5th congressional district. Ogles is involved in various issues ranging from healthcare to fiscal responsibility, and his political journey has cemented him as a notable figure within the Republican Party.
| Occupation | Republicans |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | June 18, 1971 |
| Age | 54 Years |
| Birth Place | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Andy Ogles's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Although Andy Ogles has not publicly shared detailed physical measurements, he is generally regarded to have an athletic build, which is common among politicians who remain active in public life. He stands at an estimated height of about 6 feet (183 cm) and weighs around 180 pounds (82 kg), though these figures may vary.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Regarding his personal life, Andy Ogles is married to his long-time partner, and they have children together. As of 2025, there have been no public indications of any relationship controversies or changes. Ogles often reflects on family values and the importance of community, signaling a stable and supportive family environment as part of his public persona.
On March 27, 2023, the deadliest school shooting in Tennessee history took place in the district Ogles represents, a Christmas card was discovered that Ogles had sent showing him, his wife, and two of this three children smiling and holding high-powered rifles.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Andy Ogles' net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. His wealth primarily stems from his political career, public speaking engagements, and prior business ventures. Ogles’ salary as a member of Congress is approximately $174,000 per year, which contributes significantly to his overall earnings.
Among the many candidates, two stood out as serious challengers: former state House speaker Beth Harwell, and retired U.S. Army brigadier general Kurt Winstead. Ads by the Tennessee Conservatives Political Action Committee (TCPAC) called Ogles a "D.C.
insider" and lobbyist who had failed to pay his property taxes nine times while supporting the sales tax hike and a marriage tax, as well as failing to vigorously oppose Maury County's recent property tax hike.
Records showed that Ogles had indeed been from a few days to almost a year late paying taxes on his Franklin home between 2005 and 2015, leading to interest charges. He filed a defamation suit against TCPAC. Ogles, in turn, was supported by super PACs that ran ads attacking Harwell and Winstead as "too liberal for Tennessee."
Career, Business and Investments
Ogles began his career in the political arena after significant involvement in local issues and advocacy efforts. He has served in various capacities, including as the county mayor and as a sought-after spokesperson for numerous community initiatives. Alongside his political endeavors, Ogles has been involved in several business ventures, particularly in the areas of real estate and consulting, enhancing his financial portfolio.
Ogles has repeatedly made public claims of being an "economist." After NewsChannel 5 questioned how much formal training in economics Ogles had, he said he was an economist because when "you look at the body of someone's work ...
I've spent the last decade working on economic policy and tax policy." During that time, Ogles had worked for roughly five years as an anti-tax lobbyist with Americans for Prosperity, and then for a year as the executive director of the Laffer Center, an organisation run by economist Arthur Laffer.
The executive director position seemed to involve mainly "administrative" work, reported NewsChannel 5, with Ogles not being named as an author of any economic reports uploaded on the Laffer Center's website.
Ogles' congressional website claims that "while working at the Laffer Center, Andy became a nationally recognized expert on tax policy and healthcare, having been featured in numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal and Investor's Business Daily".
NewsChannel 5 questioned this claim, being unable to find any articles in the publications independently citing him as an expert, only finding three columns written by Ogles in these publications, all of which were written when he was a lobbyist, before he worked for the Laffer Center.
Social Network
Andy Ogles maintains an active presence on social media platforms, particularly Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. He uses these platforms to engage with his constituents, share his views on political issues, and provide updates about his work. His online presence helps him connect with younger voters and is an essential part of his public engagement strategy.
Ogles later studied at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), where he failed every course taken in the fall of 1995 and the fall of 1998; he returned to the university in 2007 and graduated with a 2.4 grade point average, with a Bachelor of Science in liberal studies.
The Washington Post described liberal studies as "a general education degree typically for those who cannot settle on a major"; NewsChannel 5 gave a similar description.
Ogles said in late February 2023 that his failed university courses were due to "an interfamilial matter" that led him to abandon his studies "to financially support my family during a difficult time"; and that he eventually completed his studies with online courses.
Education
Ogles graduated from the University of Maryland, where he pursued a degree in political science. His educational background has laid a firm foundation for his career in politics, equipping him with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of public service.
Ogles initially filed to run for a second term as county mayor but withdrew to enter the race for the redrawn U.S. House of Representatives seat in Tennessee's 5th congressional district.
After he had announced his candidacy for Congress, a month before the Republican primary, he vetoed that year's county budget, along with the school and library budgets, over a 31-cent property tax hike (the first in six years) and what he considered the library's exposure of young children to inappropriate "woke" material.
The county commission complained it had not been aware of any concerns Ogles had had over the budget, noting that he rarely attended meetings and had taken no part in the budget process. Ogles said that since he could not vote at the meetings it was not necessary for him to attend them and that he kept up by watching them online.
Two weeks later the county commission overrode the veto, citing Maury's status as the fastest-growing county in the state.
