Jon Henry

Jon Henry is a Republican candidate running for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Tennessee's 6th Congressional District [1]. He appears on the ballot for the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. The general election for this seat is set for November 3, 2026 [1]. Henry is one of four Republicans in the primary field, alongside Natisha Brooks, Johnny Garrett, and Van Hilleary [1].

Henry was born in Carthage, Tennessee [1]. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1990 to 2017, achieving the rank of Sergeant Major with 27 years of service [18]. His military education includes attendance at the United States Marine Corps Command and Staff College [1]. Henry holds a Master of Military Studies (MMS) from the Marine Corps Command and Staff College, obtained in 2014, and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Troy University, obtained in 2012 [18]. He also completed his undergraduate education at Palomar College and American Military University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in 2008 [1], [18].

Regarding political experience, Henry has not held prior political office [18]. In the 2026 election cycle, he is seeking a federal seat for the first time. Previously, in 2020, he ran as a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Tennessee but did not secure the nomination or appear on the general election ballot [18].

Henry has provided responses to political questionnaires indicating his policy positions. He identifies as a conservative and holds conditional conservative ratings [18]. On social issues, he strongly agrees that human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection, and he opposes taxpayer funding for abortion providers [18]. He supports the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and believes abortion should only be allowed in the last resort to save the mother's life [18]. Regarding religious liberty, he asserts that governments should not discriminate based on beliefs regarding marriage and promises to protect the freedom of Christians to share their faith [18].

On national security, Henry agrees that the best way to maintain peace is through a strong military and advocates for strict border control and immediate deportation of convicted terrorists [18]. In healthcare, he disagrees with government responsibility to ensure universal health insurance and strongly disagrees with eliminating private healthcare insurance, arguing for government non-interference in the healthcare system [18]. Economically, he disagrees that the government should ensure a livable income and strongly agrees that free enterprise and private property are essential [18]. He states that Social Security benefits must be secured by controlling the national debt and running a responsible government [18].

Henry is affiliated with the Church of Christ, where he serves as an assistant pastor and children's ministry leader [18]. He is also a volunteer leader for Hope Worldwide, a commander at American Legion Post 57, and a past director of Marriage Dynamics [18].

Sources

• [1] Jon Henry - Ballotpedia
• [2] William Hilleary - Ballotpedia
• [3] Tennessee's 6th Congressional District - Ballotpedia
• [4] Brad Gaines - Ballotpedia
• [5] Johnny Garrett - Ballotpedia
• [6] Joe Reid - Ballotpedia
• [7] United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [8] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [9] United States Senate election in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [10] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [11] John Henry - Ballotpedia
• [12] Republican Party primaries in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [13] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [14] 2026 Election United States Senate - Tennessee - FEC.gov
• [15] 2026 Tennessee gubernatorial election - Wikipedia
• [18] Get sample ballots, voting information, candidate evaluations and more.

Public filings

Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.

Tennessee — campaign finance

• State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Henry”, and submit.
• Shelby County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — Shelby County Public Campaign Finance Portal. Select the election year and search by candidate name (“Henry”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

• Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Henry”and, if needed, select the applicable position.

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