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State Senator, 27th District

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state senator votes on Tennessee laws and the state budget in the General Assembly.

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David A HardyCampaign photo — David Hardy for TN

David A Hardy

Democratic

Health care systems and technology professional · Franklin

The gist

  • Supports affordable and accessible health care.
  • Supports investing in roads, bridges and sewers for growth.
  • Supports more funding for public education.
  • Supports local small businesses and entrepreneurs.
  • Pledges to be accountable and accessible to voters.
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  1. Supports affordable and accessible health care.

    Issues - David Hardy for TN

    Campaign website · DavidHardy4TN · davidhardy4tn.com

    “It also promotes equity by ensuring that people of all income levels have the opportunity to live healthier lives and receive necessary medical services.”
  2. Supports investing in roads, bridges and sewers for growth.

    Issues - David Hardy for TN

    Campaign website · DavidHardy4TN · davidhardy4tn.com

    “As Williamson County continues to grow, proactive investment in these critical systems helps ensure residents and businesses have safe, dependable services”
  3. Supports more funding for public education.

    Issues - David Hardy for TN

    Campaign website · DavidHardy4TN · davidhardy4tn.com

    “Funding public education in Williamson County is vital because strong schools prepare students for future success”
  4. Supports local small businesses and entrepreneurs.

    Issues - David Hardy for TN

    Campaign website · DavidHardy4TN · davidhardy4tn.com

    “Supporting local businesses in Williamson County is important because it strengthens the local economy and helps create jobs for residents.”
  5. Pledges to be accountable and accessible to voters.

    Issues - David Hardy for TN

    Campaign website · DavidHardy4TN · davidhardy4tn.com

    “Elected officials must be accountable to their voters because they are entrusted with making decisions that affect the community’s future.”
Photo of Jack Johnson
Jack JohnsonOfficial portrait — Tennessee General Assembly

Jack Johnson

RepublicanIncumbent

Senate Majority Leader; public relations professional · Franklin

The gist

  • Opposes a state income tax.
  • Sponsored Tennessee's permitless carry law.
  • Sponsored the Education Freedom Scholarship Act for private school aid.In office
  • Sponsored a state immigration enforcement division and sanctuary penalties.In office
  • Sponsored the 2026 redrawing of Tennessee's congressional districts.In office
  • Sponsored laws dismantling DEI offices and hiring programs.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Opposes a state income tax.

    Issues - Jack Johnson for Tennessee State Senate

    Campaign website · Johnson for State Senate · johnsonfortennessee.com

    “He and his wife were proud “horn honkers” during the fight against a state income tax, and he has never wavered in his opposition.”
  2. Sponsored Tennessee's permitless carry law.

    Issues - Jack Johnson for Tennessee State Senate

    Campaign website · Johnson for State Senate · johnsonfortennessee.com

    “Jack proudly sponsored and passed Tennessee’s Permitless Carry Law”
  3. Sponsored the Education Freedom Scholarship Act for private school aid.

    Legislation sponsored by Senator Jack Johnson, 114th General Assembly

    Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: SB6001 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov

    “enacts the "Education Freedom Scholarship Act."”
  4. Sponsored a state immigration enforcement division and sanctuary penalties.

    Legislation sponsored by Senator Jack Johnson, 114th General Assembly

    Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: SB6002 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov

    “creates within the department of safety the centralized immigration enforcement division”
  5. Sponsored the 2026 redrawing of Tennessee's congressional districts.

    Legislation sponsored by Senator Jack Johnson, 114th General Assembly

    Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: SB7004 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov

    “revises the boundaries for Tennessee's congressional districts.”
  6. Sponsored laws dismantling DEI offices and hiring programs.

    Legislation sponsored by Senator Jack Johnson, 114th General Assembly

    Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: SB1084 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov

    “enacts the "Dismantling DEI Departments Act."”

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