Executive Director of Tennessee Stands, Gary Humble, to Challenge Jack Johnson for Tennessee State Senate Seat

Gary Humble

From  a Tennessee Stands email- Sept. 3, 2025- Today, we are excited to share big news with you. Our very own Executive Director, Gary Humble, has officially announced his candidacy for Tennessee State Senate District 27, Williamson County. Gary will once again face 20-year incumbent and Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson in the August 2026 Republican primary.

For more than five years, Gary has poured his heart into leading Tennessee Stands. Together with thousands of you across the state, he has helped build a movement that refuses to accept politics as usual. From challenging unconstitutional mandates, to publishing Liberty’s Handbook, to releasing our annual Legislative Report Card, Gary has consistently worked to make sure the voices of everyday Tennesseans are heard in Nashville.

This won’t be Gary’s first time stepping into the arena. In 2022, he came within just 786 votes of unseating Johnson — proof that when citizens stand together, the establishment can be challenged. That close race sent a clear message: Tennesseans are ready for leaders who will serve the people, not the political class.

“Over the last two election cycles, I’ve seen firsthand the growing desire for leadership that serves the people rather than entrenched political interests,” Gary shared in his announcement. “This campaign is about liberty, accountability, and giving Tennesseans a true voice in their state government.”

As Executive Director of Tennessee Stands, Gary has never shied away from standing firm on principle. His decision to run for Senate reflects exactly why this movement exists: to ensure that the people of Tennessee are not just spoken for, but are empowered to speak for themselves.

Gary’s campaign is not just about one man or one Senate seat. It’s about restoring the voice of the people in Tennessee. For too long, career politicians have treated our seats of government like lifetime appointments, serving themselves and special interests instead of the people who elected them. That era must end.

Gary is calling on citizens across Tennessee to rise up, take ownership of their citizenship, and join this fight by stepping forward to run for office. Whether it’s the city council, the school board, the county commission, or the State General Assembly, conservatives must answer the call to serve. Tennessee needs men and women of conviction, everyday Tennesseans with courage, who will challenge entrenched power and bring true accountability back to our government.

This is not a spectator sport. The time has come for a new generation of leaders, citizens who will not shrink back, but who will boldly step into the arena and stand for liberty.

The Republican primary for Senate District 27 will be held in August 2026. Learn more about Gary’s campaign at garyhumbleforsenate.com.

-The Tennessee Stands Team

Rod's Comment: Just to be clear, my reposting of an announcement does not constitute an endorsement. If I could vote in that senate district, I would be voting for Jack Johnson. 

Johnson is a smart, thoughtful, hard-working, orthodox conservative, with common sense and practicality.  Humble is a super-Maga, Bible-thumping, conspiracy theorist, rabble rouser. He says he fully supports the Make America Healthy (MAHA) agenda. He opposes Tennessee's school choice program. He opposes laws requiring school children to be vaccinated against communicable diseases. He supports the long-discredited doctrine of nullification. He is a kook. Unfortunately, a kook like Humble appeals to many Republican voters today. As hard as it is to believe, someone like Gary Humble actually has a chance of winning an election against a man like Jack Johnson. 

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