Johnny Garrett
State Representative, Tennessee House District 45 · Candidate for Tennessee 6th Congressional District · Republican
On the 2026 ballotCandidate · Tennessee 6th Congressional District · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections — November 3, 2026 General Election candidate lists: United States House of Representatives District 6 — 'Johnny Garrett', Republican · read Sep 24, 2026
The District
What Tennessee 6th Congressional District covers
Covers all of Cumberland County, Wilson County, Scott County, Morgan County, Fentress County, Overton County, Putnam County, White County, DeKalb County, Smith County, Jackson County, Clay County and Pickett County; parts of Campbell County and Davidson County.
267 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: enacted plan "U.S. Congress Districts Adopted May 7, 2026" (114th General Assembly, Second Extraordinary Session (House Bill 1 / 2026 congressional elections); signed by Gov. Lee May 7, 2026); 2026 status: In effect for the Aug 6 primary and Nov 3 general: preliminary injunction denied July 23, 2026, Sherman v. Hargett (M.D. Tenn.); NAACP Tennessee State Conference v. Tennessee and Hale v. Lee pending. Official file https://comptroller.tn.gov/content/dam/cot/pa/documents/district-maps/congress-districts/NewCongressional26.zip
Results
Certified results for Tennessee 6th Congressional District
United States House of Representatives District 6 — Democratic primary
Tennessee State and Federal Primary 2026-08-06 · Aug 6, 2026| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike CroleyDemocratic | Democratic | 11,604 | 28.9% |
| Chaney MosleyDemocratic | Democratic | 9,633 | 24.0% |
| Lore BergmanDemocratic | Democratic | 9,224 | 23.0% |
| Miriam LeibowitzDemocratic | Democratic | 6,840 | 17.0% |
| Christopher Martin FinleyDemocratic | Democratic | 2,856 | 7.1% |
Certified (Tennessee Secretary of State official results) · Tennessee Secretary of State — certified results by precinct
United States House of Representatives District 6 — Republican primary
Tennessee State and Federal Primary 2026-08-06 · Aug 6, 2026| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny GarrettRepublican | Republican | 37,388 | 43.6% |
| Van HillearyRepublican | Republican | 25,490 | 29.7% |
| Jon HenryRepublican | Republican | 16,792 | 19.6% |
| Natisha BrooksRepublican | Republican | 6,016 | 7.0% |
Certified (Tennessee Secretary of State official results) · Tennessee Secretary of State — certified results by precinct
United States House of Representatives District 6
2024 State and Federal General Election · Nov 5, 2024| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| John RoseRepublican | Republican | 225,543 | 68.0% |
| Lore BergmanDemocratic | Democratic | 106,144 | 32.0% |
Certified — Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections (official precinct results) · Tennessee Secretary of State — certified results by precinct
Key Votes
The record
Current office: Tennessee State Representative, District 45 (Part of Sumner County); House Majority Whip, 114th Tennessee General Assembly — votes/acts not compiled
Office per official source. Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Official source · source
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 24
- Raised
- $2,380,327cycle to date through Jul 17
- Cash on Hand
- $287,585cycle to date through Jul 17
- Spent
- $2,092,742cycle to date through Jul 17
- Debts Owed
- $1,200,000cycle to date through Jul 17
- Next Report Due
- Q3 Report · Oct 15
View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jul 17, 2026
Top Payees
Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.
- Smart Media Group Llc$1,609,021.00
- Targeted Victory Llc$243,408.38
- Rachel Barrett & Company Llc$60,412.85
- Les Williamson Llc$30,347.35
- Prime Media Partners Llc$30,000.00
Campaign finance — Johnny Garrett For Congress: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 17, 2026
Jul 17, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance — Johnny Garrett For Congress: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 17, 2026
Raised $2,380,326.98 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $2,092,741.50 · cash on hand $287,585.48 · debts owed by the committee $1,200,000.00 — through Jul 17, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $1,074,835.41 (45%); PACs and other political committees $103,200.00 (4%); Candidate contributions $2,291.57 (0%); Candidate loans $1,200,000.00 (50%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): media and advertising $1,650,271.00; digital $243,408.38; fundraising $60,412.85; compliance and treasurer $30,347.35; direct mail $22,998.77; other $18,470.84.
Jul 17, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
Advertising
Who is advertising for and against Johnny
Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign on Google $64,400–$78,100 (ad ranges); outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $2,404. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.
Aug 6, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Google/YouTube ads — JOHNNY GARRETT FOR CONGRESS (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (JOHNNY GARRETT FOR CONGRESS). 18 ads since Nov 2024; $64,400–$78,100 (Google creative spend ranges).
Aug 6, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source
Independent Expenditures
FEC independent expenditures on file: $2,404 supporting, $0 opposing, across 3 reports.
Charter Schools Action PACSupporting · $2,404
3 reports, newest Aug 6, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“Every law enforcement officer should work together to prioritize the safety and well-being of their communities- that includes enforcing 287(g) agreements with the federal government. Sheriff Hall should spend more time cracking down on illegal immigration and fighting crime than looking for loop holes.”
“Great time in Cookeville today speaking to the Republican Women of the Upper Cumberland! Thankful for opportunity to share how we've been passing the America First agenda here in TN and will continue that fight in Congress!”
“I'll never stop being a warrior for @realDonaldTrump's agenda- you can count on it.”
“When Tennessee saw the opportunity to pick up another seat to help @realDonaldTrump, we didn't hesitate- we got to work and got it done. This new map solidifies Tennessee's place as America's conservative stronghold.”
“As a pro-Trump Christian conservative, husband and father of three, Johnny Garrett is running for Congress to fight alongside President Trump in doing what the swamp in Washington would never do - stand up for conservative family values, fix our economy, and keep our country safe.”
In the News
Press coverage
- Hour 4 of NMN: Johnny Garrett Stops By + The Hand-Off (TN-06 campaign discussion)Apr 2, 2026 · Press · NMN Radio
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
- Official Websitewapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=H45Official
Campaign website capture
Campaign website https://johnnygarrettforcongress.com/ captured 2026-09-24T20:32:38Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · sourceCampaign website: https://johnnygarrettforcongress.com/
Source: https://johnnygarrettforcongress.com/
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Tennessee 6th Congressional District
- Mike CroleyDemocrat · On the 2026 ballot
- Christopher Brian MondayUnaffiliated · On the 2026 ballot
- Angus PurdyIndependent · On the 2026 ballot
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: U.S. House, Tennessee 6th District — November 3, 2026 general election
Listed as "Johnny Garrett" (Republican) on the TN official election authority certified candidate list for the 2026 General Election (as of read 2026-09-24). Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · TN official election authority · sourceU.S. Representative · TN-06
Republican · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 19, 2026 · Official
Not on file for Johnny yet: Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_64b2j2p44.
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