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Julian A. McTizic
Current office and 2026 campaign
Julian A. McTizic is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 80 1. He is currently serving as the Mayor of Bolivar, Tennessee, a position he first assumed in 2017 at age 30, becoming the city's youngest and first African-American mayor 357. In August 2025, McTizic was elected president of the Tennessee Municipal League, where he leads advocacy for the state's municipalities 46. He also serves as president of the West Tennessee Mayor's Association 8.
McTizic announced his candidacy for State House District 80 to challenge incumbent Democratic Representative Johnny Shaw, who has indicated this is his final term in office 12. The Republican primary election is scheduled for August 6, 2026, with the general election set for November 3, 2026 1. As of May 2026, McTizic remains on the ballot for the upcoming primary and has been selected as the commencement speaker for the West Tennessee Homeschool Graduation 2026 5.
Background and education
Julian Anderson McTizic, Sr. is a native of Bolivar, a rural town in Hardeman County, Tennessee 5. He was born in 1987, as he was sworn in as mayor at the age of thirty on July 1, 2017 57. McTizic self-describes his motto as “Be the change you wish to see in the world” 3. He is married and has four sons 3.
Prior to becoming mayor, McTizic served as a city councilman for four years 7. On May 18, 2021, he was re-elected to the office of Mayor by the largest margin in the recorded history of Bolivar 7. He is a member of various local civic groups, including serving as a Paul Harris Fellow in the Bolivar Chapter of Rotary International and as a member of the Bolivar General H. 7.
Specific details regarding his early upbringing, religious affiliation, or formal educational institutions attended are not provided in the available sources.
Career
Julian Anderson McTizic, Sr., is a native of Bolivar, Tennessee, a rural town in Hardeman County 5. Prior to his tenure as mayor, he served as a city councilman for four years 7. He became the youngest and first African-American elected Mayor of Bolivar when he was sworn in on July 1, 2017, at the age of 30 357. McTizic was re-elected to the office of mayor on May 18, 2021, winning by the largest margin in the recorded history of Bolivar 7.
During his time as mayor, McTizic has been involved in various civic and professional roles. He is a Paul Harris Fellow in the Bolivar Chapter of Rotary International and a member of the Bolivar General H 7. In February 2025, he was elected President of the West Tennessee Mayor's Association, an organization that convenes quarterly to address issues specific to the region 8. Additionally, McTizic serves as the Vice-President of the Tennessee Municipal League (TML), having been elected to its board in August 2022 and later serving as its president for the 2025-2026 term 468.
In August 2021, McTizic was appointed by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan to the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC), a 39-member body representing a diverse cross-section of communities across the United States 2. He has also advocated for policy issues such as early childhood education, testifying before state officials regarding expanded access to PreK and child care options 13. In March 2024, he traveled to Washington, D.C., with Hardeman County Mayor Jimmy Sain to meet with Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Haggerty regarding broadband funding for the Blue Evacuation Area (BEA) and infrastructure funding for the Blue Oval City project 14.
Office history
Julian A. McTizic served as a city councilman in Bolivar, Tennessee, for four years prior to his election as mayor 7. On July 1, 2017, at age 30, he was sworn in as the youngest and first African-American elected Mayor of Bolivar 357. He was re-elected to the office of Mayor on May 18, 2021, winning by the largest margin in the city's recorded history 7.
In addition to his municipal roles, McTizic has held several leadership positions in state and regional organizations. In August 2022, he was elected to the board of directors of the Tennessee Municipal League (TML) for a one-year term 11. He later served as Vice-President of the TML before being elected President of the organization for the 2025-2026 term in August 2025 468. McTizic was also elected President of the West Tennessee Mayor's Association in February 2025 8.
McTizic has held appointed federal roles, including serving on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Local Government Advisory Committee, which he joined in August 2021 2. He represented Southwest Tennessee at the state level as part of a delegation that met with federal legislators regarding infrastructure and broadband funding in March 2024 14.
McTizic is running for election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 80 in the Republican primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 1. He announced his candidacy for this seat, which was previously held by Democratic Representative Johnny Shaw, who had indicated it would be his final term 12.
Legislative record and accomplishments
Julian A. McTizic has established a legislative record through his service as Mayor of Bolivar and leadership roles within municipal associations, rather than through sponsored bills in the state legislature, as he is currently a candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives 1. During his tenure as mayor, which began in 2017, McTizic advocated for policy positions focused on early childhood education, joining organizations such as TQEE to push for expanded access to high-quality PreK and child care options for Tennessee families 13.
McTizic’s local government accomplishments include facilitating significant economic development in Bolivar, such as securing the relocation of Wall Innovations’ headquarters to the city, which contributed to the creation of over 200 local jobs 39. He also engaged directly with federal and state officials regarding infrastructure, meeting with Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Haggerty to discuss broadband funding for the Southwest Tennessee Development District and infrastructure support for the Blue Oval City project 14.
In terms of committee assignments and organizational leadership, McTizic was appointed by U.S. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan in 2021 to serve on the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC), a body representing a diverse cross-section of communities across the United States 2. He has held prominent elected positions within municipal advocacy groups, serving as Vice-President of the Tennessee Municipal League (TML) before being elected President of the TML for the 2025-2026 term 46. Additionally, he was elected President of the West Tennessee Mayor's Association in February 2025, where he leads efforts to address issues specific to the region 8.
Business interests and wealth source
Julian McTizic is a native of Bolivar, Tennessee, and has been involved in local business development within Hardeman County.5 He cites the creation of over 200 local jobs as part of his community leadership record, though specific details regarding his personal ownership stakes or direct employment roles are not detailed in available public records.3
McTizic has been associated with efforts to attract new business to Bolivar, including facilitating the relocation of Wall Innovations, a formerly New York-based company, to establish its headquarters in the city.9 He describes his approach to economic development as focused on improving the town's infrastructure and appeal for future growth.10
Public financial disclosure forms required for his candidacy have not been explicitly detailed in the provided sources regarding specific assets or income streams beyond his role as mayor.1 As the Mayor of Bolivar, McTizic receives compensation for his public service, but the specific amount is not listed in the available documentation.7
Family
McTizic is married and has four sons 3. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he and his wife hosted virtual game nights to encourage community members to stay home 15.