Jack Johnson, the Republican senator representing Tennessee State Senate District 27, seeks reelection in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. He faces Democratic candidate David A. Hardy.
Johnson said on his campaign website that he has called Middle Tennessee home for over 30 years. He raised his family in Franklin.
Candidate information
- Party: Republican
- Office sought: Tennessee State Senate, District 27
- Education: Bachelor's degree in education, Texas State University
- Family: Johnson said he and his wife Deanna raised three adult children in Franklin. He described Deanna as the circuit court judge for the 21st Judicial District.
Experience and public service
Johnson holds the District 27 Senate seat, according to BallotReady profile data. On his campaign website, Johnson said he serves as Senate majority leader, a role he said he has held since December 2018. He also said he chairs the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee and the Senate Government Operations Committee.
Before the legislature, Johnson said he worked as a public relations professional at a Fortune 500 company with offices in Middle Tennessee. He said he served as vice president of public affairs at a Brentwood-based internet startup and as senior vice president at Studio Bank in the Cool Springs area. BallotReady also lists experience in banking and as owner/operator of Community Markets.
On the issues
The following positions are drawn from Johnson's responses on his campaign website and through BallotReady. All statements reflect the candidate's own characterizations.
Education: Johnson said he supports universal school choice and will work to expand educational opportunities. He said he will fight to keep parents in charge of their children's education.
Criminal justice: Johnson said he is the prime Senate sponsor of legislation making those who commit the rape of a child eligible for the death penalty.
Second Amendment: Johnson said he opposes any effort to weaken Second Amendment rights and will work to protect the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms.
Immigration: Johnson said he will continue working with President Trump and national leaders to build a permanent physical barrier along the southern border and implement stronger immigration enforcement policies.
Economy: Johnson said he will fight to protect existing jobs, create new opportunities and make Tennessee one of the most financially responsible and economically competitive states in the nation.
Endorsements
The following endorsements were reported by BallotReady profile data, credited to the endorsers:
- TennesseeCAN Action Fund
- Tennessee Right to Life PAC
Candidate responses were collected through BallotReady and the candidate's campaign website. The Brentwood-Nolensville Record does not endorse candidates.
