State
State Senator, 27th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator votes on Tennessee laws and the state budget in the General Assembly.
Taxes & budget
David A HardyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jack JohnsonRepublican
- Opposes a state income tax.
Public safety
David A HardyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jack JohnsonRepublican
- Sponsored Tennessee's permitless carry law.
- Sponsored a state immigration enforcement division and sanctuary penalties.In office
Education
David A HardyDemocratic
- Supports more funding for public education.
Jack JohnsonRepublican
- Sponsored the Education Freedom Scholarship Act for private school aid.In office
Economy & jobs
David A HardyDemocratic
- Supports local small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Jack JohnsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
David A HardyDemocratic
- Supports investing in roads, bridges and sewers for growth.
Jack JohnsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
David A HardyDemocratic
- Supports affordable and accessible health care.
Jack JohnsonRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
David A HardyDemocratic
- Pledges to be accountable and accessible to voters.
Jack JohnsonRepublican
- Sponsored the 2026 redrawing of Tennessee's congressional districts.In office
- Sponsored laws dismantling DEI offices and hiring programs.In office
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