The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Tuesday endorsed State Representative Johnny Garrett (R-Goodlettsville) in the Republican primary for Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District.
In a post on X, CPAC announced, “CPAC is proud to endorse Johnny Garrett for Congress. He is a proven conservative who delivered real wins in Nashville and will do the same in Washington. Early voting ends August 1st, so get out and vote in the August 6 primary!”
Garrett welcomed the endorsement, saying it reflects his record in the Tennessee General Assembly and his commitment to advancing President Donald Trump’s agenda in Congress.
CPAC is proud to endorse @JohnnyGarrett for Congress. He is a proven conservative who delivered real wins in Nashville and will do the same in Washington. Early voting ends August 1 so get out and vote in the August 6 primary! pic.twitter.com/BZQD4RuN2u
— CPAC (@CPAC) July 28, 2026
“I am honored to receive the endorsement of an organization that has championed the growth of the conservative movement,” Garrett said. “In Congress, I will stand with President Trump to fight for the America First agenda and always make sure that our conservative values are upheld, just as I have done in the State House. It’s time to get out and vote to send a little more TN to DC!”
CPAC’s endorsement of Garrett comes during the last few days of early voting, which runs through Saturday, August 1, ahead of the August 6 election.
Garrett is one of four Republicans seeking the nomination in Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District. Also on the ballot are former U.S. Rep. Van Hilleary, veteran Jon Henry, and educator Natisha Brooks.
Latest Federal Election Commission (FEC) campaign finance reports show Garrett and Hilleary leading the field in fundraising.
According to filings covering activity through July 17, Garrett’s campaign reported $2.38 million in total receipts, including a $1.2 million personal loan from the candidate. Excluding that loan, Garrett raised approximately $1.18 million in contributions, spent about $2.09 million during the campaign, reported $287,585 cash on hand, and listed $1.2 million in outstanding debt from the candidate loan.
Hilleary’s campaign reported raising more than $1.55 million, spending approximately $929,934, and entering the final stretch of the race with $622,495 cash on hand and no outstanding campaign debt.
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Kaitlin Housler is a reporter at The Tennessee Star and The Star News Network.
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I really had no preference between the two leading Republican candidates until the campaign heated up. The attacks by Garrett are so negative, out mailbox is filled with his attacks almost on a daily basis. He, or whomever is the campaign manager is a damn fool if they believe those for Hilleary will change their vote to him following the primary. If he, or any candidate cannot win on their own merits then they do not deserve my vote in the general election.
I am fed up with career Republican politicians. I’ve watched both Garrett and Hilleary give their “pitch”… “vote for me, ’cause I’ve been a politician my whole life”. No thanks! I’m giving my vote to the Marine – Jon Henry.