Unfortunately, a great American patriot lost his primary last night. https://t.co/wwRnYJ6zq2 — Zachary Donnini (@ZacharyDonnini) August 7, 2026A total of $2 million in California-based solar special interest took Ogles down. In terms of raw numbers between Ogles and his primary opponent Charlie Hatcher, spending was neck and neck. Democrats are free to waltz in and vote for the candidate of their choice in Republican primaries in the state. In 2024, just 56,000 individuals cast a ballot in the Republican primary.