Ethics Panel Urges Full Investigation into Rep. Andy Ogles’ Campaign Finance Discrepancies

The Congressional Ethics found substantial evidence suggesting misrepresentation of loans and potential excessive contributions in Ogles' campaign finances.

Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) is under scrutiny for allegedly misrepresenting a $320,000 personal loan to his 2022 congressional campaign, later amending the amount to $20,000.
The Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) reported that Ogles refused to cooperate with its investigation, hindering efforts to verify the source of the funds.
Investigators believe Ogles may have used the inflated loan amount to project financial strength during his campaign, raising concerns about excessive contributions disguised as personal funds.
The OCE also highlighted discrepancies in Ogles' financial disclosures, including an undisclosed $700,000 line of credit opened during his campaign period.
The Ethics Committee has been urged to issue subpoenas and conduct a full-scale investigation into Ogles’ finances, including his wife’s involvement and any potential violations of federal campaign finance laws.