Congressman-elect Johnny Garrett (R-TN-06) announced Thursday that Sam Oldham will serve as his Chief of Staff when he takes office representing Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District.
Garrett said Oldham shares his commitment to serving the district and building a “successful and accessible team focused on real results.”
“Sam played an integral role in our successful campaign, and I look forward to working alongside him as we take some Tennessee to DC. I am excited to appoint Sam as Chief of Staff and know he will do an excellent job on behalf of the communities we love,” Garrett said in a statement.
Sam played an integral role in our successful campaign, and I look forward to working alongside him as we take some Tennessee to DC.
I am excited to appoint Sam as my Chief of Staff and know he will do an excellent job on behalf of the communities we love. pic.twitter.com/yj0rs0MDMN
— Johnny Garrett (@JohnnyGarrett) November 12, 2026
Oldham said he was honored by the appointment and grateful for Garrett’s trust.
“Johnny is committed to delivering results for Tennessee’s Sixth District, and I look forward to helping him build a team that puts the great folks of the Sixth District first,” Oldham said. “I’m ready to get to work to ensure the people of Tennessee have a strong voice in Washington.”
Oldham, a native of Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District, served as campaign manager for Garrett’s successful congressional campaign. He previously worked at Baker Group Strategies, where he participated in campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels.
In 2024, Oldham served as Political Director for U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn’s (R-TN) campaign. He is a graduate of Tennessee Tech University.
Garrett defeated Democratic nominee Mike Croley and two independent candidates in the November 3 general election.
According to final unofficial results from the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office, Garrett received 120,950 votes, or 50.77 percent, compared to Croley’s 113,177 votes, or 47.51 percent.
Garrett will succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. John Rose (R-TN-06), who ran unsuccessfully for governor, in representing the 6th Congressional District.
The new U.S. Congress is scheduled to be sworn in on January 3, 2027.
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Kaitlin Housler is a reporter at The Tennessee Star and The Star News Network.
Photo “Representative-elect Johnny Garrett and Sam Oldham” by Johnny Garrett.
