Andy Ogles’ Campaign Hired Consultant Known for Tracking Voter Phones

Tennessee Representative Engages Firm with Controversial Data Practices

In recent developments, Tennessee Representative Andy Ogles has come under scrutiny for his recent campaign payments to a consulting firm known for its controversial data practices. Between August 2025 and January 2026, Ogles’ campaign allocated over $46,000 to Frontline Strategies, a consulting company based in Illinois that specializes in digital messaging and fundraising for Republican candidates.

Frontline Strategies is notably associated with Darian Rafie, a partner in the company and a former digital advertising executive. Rafie has a history of involvement with high-profile Republican campaigns, including the Republican National Committee and Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.

In a 2019 interview with OpenDemocracy, Rafie elaborated on his use of advanced geospatial technology to gather data from attendees at political rallies. “There is a lot of stuff to be done with mobile phones and geo-fencing areas,” Rafie explained. He described a method where a digital boundary, or “polygon,” is drawn around an event to identify and track the mobile phones present.