John Crawford

Current office and 2026 campaign

John Crawford is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 1 ¹². He assumed office on November 8, 2016, and his current term concludes on November 3, 2026 ¹⁵. Crawford has represented the district since January 10, 2017, succeeding Jon Lundberg ³.

Crawford is seeking re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 1 in the 2026 election cycle ¹. He is listed as a candidate 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 ⁴.

Background and education

John Crawford was born on November 29, 1967 ³. He is a member of the Republican Party ¹. Specific details regarding his upbringing, religious affiliation, or the schools he attended are not provided in the available sources.

Career

John Crawford was born on November 29, 1967 ³. He is a member of the Republican Party ¹. Crawford assumed office in the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 1 on January 10, 2017, having previously been sworn in on November 8, 2016 ¹³⁵. He succeeded Jon Lundberg in the position ³.

As of 2026, Crawford is serving his current term, which ends on November 3, 2026 ¹. He is running for re-election to represent District 1 in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 ¹. The general election for this seat is set for November 3, 2026 ⁴.

During his legislative tenure, Crawford has served on the Calendar and Rules Committee, the Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, and Senate Government Operations ¹. He has been active in sponsoring legislation related to sports gaming, business protection, human life protections, and school safety measures ⁶.

Office history

John Crawford was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 1 and assumed office on November 8, 2016 ¹. He succeeded Jon Lundberg in the position ³. Members of the Tennessee House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits ². Crawford’s current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 ¹.

During his tenure, Crawford has served on several committee assignments. For the 2023-2024 session, he was assigned to the Calendar and Rules Committee, the Finance, Ways, and Means Committee, and Senate Government Operations ¹. He also serves as a State Representative for Tennessee House District 01, with his office located in the Cordell Hull Building in Nashville ⁵.

Crawford is currently running for re-election to represent District 1 in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 ¹. The general election for this seat is set for November 3, 2026 ⁴.

Legislative record and accomplishments

John Crawford serves on the Calendar and Rules Committee, as well as the Finance, Ways, and Means Committee ¹. He previously served on the Senate Government Operations Committee during the 2023-2024 session ¹.

Crawford has been associated with several significant legislative measures in Tennessee. The Family Action Council of Tennessee’s scorecard lists his involvement with SB 16/HB 1 (Tennessee Sports Gaming Act), SB 364/HB 563 (Business Protection Act), and SB 1257/HB 1029 (Human Life Protection Act) ⁶. His legislative record also includes work on SB 1297/HB 1151 regarding indecent exposure laws in single-sex restrooms, SB 1304/HB 836 concerning conscience provisions for child-placing agencies, and SB 1373/HB 307 on elective religious courses for credit ⁶.

Further notable bills linked to Crawford include SB 1499/HB 1274 (School Protection Act), SB 1736/HB 1689 (Single-Sex Student Athletics), and SB 2196/HB 2263 (Governor Lee's Pro-Life Bill) ⁶. He has also been associated with SB 2465/HB 2568, which addresses chemical abortion reversal information, as well as HJR 17, which acknowledges God as the source of liberties ⁶.

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