{"county":null,"description":"The Tennessee House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the state legislature, with 99 members elected from single-member districts to two-year terms. Representatives pass state laws, originate revenue bills, approve the state budget, and \u2014 together with the Senate \u2014 confirm gubernatorial appointments and propose constitutional amendments. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, U.S. citizens, Tennessee residents for at least three years, and district residents for at least one year.","district":"001","districtgroup":"state_house","id":236,"key":"state_house_001","lastchangeby":null,"name":null,"next_election":null,"notes":null,"officegroup":"tn_house","partisan":1,"party":null,"qualities":"- **Integrity** \u2014 Acts in the interest of constituents and the public good rather than for personal gain, and remains independent of undue influence from donors, lobbyists, and party leadership.\n- **Understanding of the constituency** \u2014 Grasps both the economic-development needs of the district and the day-to-day concerns of individual residents \u2014 safety, healthcare, education, infrastructure.\n- **Persuasion** \u2014 Engages, listens to, and persuades both fellow legislators and constituents. Can change minds and explain votes honestly.\n- **Legislative craft** \u2014 Reads, drafts, and amends statute with care. Understands how specific bill language translates to outcomes, and knows the body of law being modified.\n- **Coalition-building** \u2014 Finds common ground across partisan and factional lines, brokers compromises that hold, and forms working majorities even when consensus is hard to reach.","quantity":1,"source":null,"state":"tn","term_end":null,"term_start":null,"term_years":2,"terms":[{"current":0,"description":"","electiondate":"2022-11-08","name":"John Crawford","person":{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n\nJohn Crawford is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 1 [1][2]. He assumed office on November 8, 2016, and his current term concludes on November 3, 2026 [1][5]. Crawford has represented the district since January 10, 2017, succeeding Jon Lundberg [3].\n\nCrawford 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].\n\n## Background and education\n\nJohn 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.\n\n## Career\n\nJohn 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 [1][3][5]. He succeeded Jon Lundberg in the position [3].\n\nAs 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].\n\nDuring 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].\n\n## Office history\n\nJohn 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\u2019s current term is scheduled to end on November 3, 2026 [1].\n\nDuring 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].\n\nCrawford 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].\n\n## Legislative record and accomplishments\n\nJohn 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].\n\nCrawford has been associated with several significant legislative measures in Tennessee. The Family Action Council of Tennessee\u2019s 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].\n\nFurther 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].\n\n## Sources\n\n[1] [John Crawford (Tennessee) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/John_Crawford_(Tennessee))\n[2] [Tennessee House of Representatives District 1 - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Tennessee_House_of_Representatives_District_1)\n[3] [John Crawford (Tennessee politician) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Crawford_(Tennessee_politician))\n[4] [2026 Tennessee House of Representatives election - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Tennessee_House_of_Representatives_election)\n[5] [State Representative John Crawford | BillTrack50](https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/22412)\n[6] [Rep. John Crawford - Family Action Council of Tennessee](https://scorecard.factennessee.org/representatives/john-crawford)","firstname":"John","lastname":"Crawford","token":"Avc2itue65"},"term_end":"2024-12-31","term_start":"2023-01-01"}],"title":"State Representative District 1","type":"legislative","url":"https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=H1","whenchanged":"2026-06-19 17:40:13"}