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John G. Pullias
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
John G. Pullias is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Tennessee State Senate to represent District 2 in 202613. He qualified for the ballot following the March 10, 2026, deadline established by the Tennessee Secretary of State2. Pullias previously ran for the same seat in the 2024 Republican primary, where he was defeated on August 1, 202413.
Background and education
John Pullias was born in Nashville, Tennessee 1. He is a Republican businessman based in Monroe County, Tennessee 3. Pullias self-describes as being affiliated with the Great Smoky Mountains region 1.
Pullias earned a high school diploma from Oakland High School and a bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1987 1. He is an alumnus of Middle Tennessee State University 3.
Career
John Pullias is a Republican businessman based in Monroe County, Tennessee 3. He earned a high school diploma from Oakland High School and a bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1987 1. His professional background includes working in manufacturing and operating as a small business owner 1.
Pullias owns several businesses, including the Chilhowee Inn located in Walland, Tennessee 3. He also operates a long-term rental company 3.
Office history
John G. Pullias ran for election to the Tennessee State Senate to represent District 2 in the Republican primary held on August 1, 2024 1. He competed against two other candidates in this race but lost the primary 3. As of May 2026, he is listed as a candidate for the Republican State Executive Committee, having met the qualifying deadline of March 10, 2026 2.
Pullias has not held any elected or appointed public office prior to these campaigns. His professional background includes working in manufacturing and operating small businesses, including the Chilhowee Inn in Walland, Tennessee, as well as a long-term rental company 3. He earned a bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1987 1.
Business interests and wealth source
Pullias is a Republican businessman based in Monroe County, Tennessee 3. He describes himself as a small business owner with a career experience in manufacturing 1. His business portfolio includes ownership of several enterprises, specifically identifying the Chilhowee Inn located in Walland, Tennessee, and a long-term rental company 3.
Pullias earned a bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1987 before entering the business sector 1. While he has been affiliated with various organizations, including the Great Smoky Mountains community, his public profile emphasizes his role as a local entrepreneur rather than detailing specific financial disclosures or wealth sources beyond his business ownership 13.
Family
The provided sources do not contain information regarding John G. Pullias's spouse, children, or other family members in politics. Therefore, this section cannot be filled based on the available evidence.
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Sources
Public filings
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Tennessee — campaign finance (search)
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State offices (Governor, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee, statewide judiciary) —
Tennessee Registry of Election Finance.
Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Pullias”, and submit.
US House, US Senate, and Presidential candidates file with the FEC — see the federal section below. - County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — most major TN counties use the EasyVote portal. Select the relevant county and search by candidate name (“Pullias”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Pullias”and, if needed, select the applicable position.