Jack Johnson seeks reelection to state Senate District 27

Republican Jack Johnson is running for reelection to Tennessee State Senate District 27 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. He faces Democrat David A. Hardy.

Johnson represents Franklin in the state Senate. The office sets policy on taxes, education funding, criminal law and other issues that affect daily life across the district.

Responses below are drawn from Johnson's campaign website and from BallotReady questionnaire data. Positions are the candidate's own statements unless otherwise noted.

Candidate information

Party: Republican
Office sought: Tennessee State Senate, District 27
Residence: Franklin
Education: Bachelor's degree in education, Texas State University
Family: Johnson and his wife, Deanna, who he said is the circuit court judge for the 21st Judicial District, raised three adult children in Franklin

Johnson said he grew up in a small town in Texas and has called Middle Tennessee home for more than 30 years.

Experience and public service

Johnson serves as senator for District 27, according to BallotReady profile data. He has claimed the following roles on his campaign website:

Senate majority leader, Tennessee State Senate (beginning December 2018)
Chairman, Tennessee State Senate Commerce and Labor Committee (beginning December 2018)
Chairman, Tennessee State Senate Government Operations Committee
Public relations professional at a Fortune 500 company with offices in Middle Tennessee
Senior vice president at Studio Bank in the Cool Springs area
Vice president of public affairs at an internet start-up company based in Brentwood
Owner/operator, Community Markets

On the issues

Education: Johnson said he supports universal school choice and will work to expand educational opportunities. "He will always stand with Tennessee families and fight to keep parents in charge of their children's education," his campaign website states.

Criminal justice: Johnson said he is the prime Senate sponsor of legislation that makes those who commit the rape of a child eligible for the death penalty.

Civil rights: Johnson said he authored Senate Bill 1 of 2023, which he described as banning irreversible medical procedures and experimental hormone treatments on minors in the name of gender-affirming care. He also said he will stand up for female athletes and fight to preserve fairness, safety and common sense in Tennessee law.

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.