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Andy J. Swafford
Current office and 2026 campaign
Andrew J. Swafford is a candidate in the 2026 Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 31 1. The filing deadline for this race was March 10, 2026 3. Swafford qualified for the ballot during the qualifying period that concluded on that date 3.
Swafford is scheduled to appear on the August 6, 2026 primary ballot alongside other Republican candidates for the district 2. The general election for this seat is scheduled for November 3, 2026 1. As of May 11, 2026, the outcome of the primary and general elections remains unknown.
Background and education
Andrew J. Swafford is an associate professor of theology at Benedictine College 5. He previously played football for the Auburn Tigers during the 1994 and 1995 seasons 46. He shares his professional life with his wife, Sarah 5.
Career
Andrew Swafford is a professor of theology at Benedictine College 5. He holds a doctorate in sacred theology from the University of St. Mary of the Lake and a master’s degree 9. As an academic, he has served as a contributor to various publications and media outlets, including Prime Matters 10 and Benedictine College Media & Culture 9.
Swafford is an author who has written several books on Catholic theology and relationships. He is the author of Lunatic, Liar, or Lord: Unveiling the Truth of Catholicism with C.S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity 7. He also coauthored A Catholic Guide to the Old Testament, A Catholic Guide to the New Testament, and Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships with his wife, Sarah Swafford 9. Additionally, he coauthored What We Believe: The Beauty of the Catholic Faith with Marcellino D’Ambrosio 7.
In addition to his academic work, Swafford is a national speaker on topics including Sacred Scripture, St. John Paul II, and the moral life 8. He frequently speaks alongside his wife on dating, marriage, and family life across the United States and internationally 11. Together, they co-hosted Ascension’s video series What We Believe: The Beauty of the Catholic Faith, which was filmed at 30 holy sites in Rome 12.
Swafford played football for the Auburn Tigers during his college years 4. He is also listed as a contributor to sports-related theological content, discussing themes such as athletics and identity 10. There is no information in the provided sources regarding military service, business ownership, or professional licenses outside of his academic and publishing career.
Family
Andrew Swafford is married to Sarah Swafford 5. The couple serves as keynote speakers on marriage and family life, drawing from their personal experiences to discuss communication and unity 5.