
Jon Henry
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jon Henry
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary and Judicial General
Race
US Representative, Dist., 6
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Johnson University, Knoxville, TN, PhD, 2025
Marine Corp Command & Staff College, Quantico, VA, MMS, 2014
Troy University, Troy, Alabama, MPA, 2012
AMU, Charleston, VA, BA, 2009-
Palomar College, San Marcos, CA, AA, 2008-
WORK & MILITARY
United States Marine Corps, Sergeant Major, 27
Bridgestone Americas, Senior Field Leadership, 2021-2026
AFFILIATIONS
Church of Christ, Assistant Pastor
Church of Christ, Children's Ministry Leader
Hope Worldwide, Volunteer
American Legion Post 57, Commander
Legion Riders Post 57, Past Director
Marriage Dynamics, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Smith County TN GOP Chairman, 2023-2025
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Senate, 2020-
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Michael Flynn
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
General Michael Flynn
Tom Beasley Former TN GOP Chairman
Sherrie Orange Former Wilson Co Election Commisioner
First Sgt Chris Cote - Marine Veteran
Jack McCall - Mayor of Trousdale County
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate interview on Nashville's Morning News, April 10, 2026.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I am 100% unapologetically pro-life. Life begins with Conception. It is our moral responsibility to protect the most vulnerable, the most innocent children.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Choose not to answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
After the voter guide ratings were complete, the candidate notified iVoterGuide that they intended to answer this question as "Agree".
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Never
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Prioritize America First - Cease funding for all Illegals 2. Review of the Social Security and Medicare Programs 3. Consolidation of Overlapping Programs 4.Treat all Fraud as an Ongoing Risk 5. Right Individuals in the Right Leadership Roles
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
This principle is rooted in our First Amendment of the US Constitution, which contains the Establishment Clause. The separation of church and state is not about entirely banning religion from interacting with government, but about setting a boundary to ensure governmental neutrality and preserve the freedom of conscience of for all citizens.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
B
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
A
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. The alliance with Israel has had a profound impact on American Foreign Policy in the Middle East, surpassing all other relationships.
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Only those who follow the legal steps, period.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
God is Our Creator. Jesus Christ is Our Savior. We have been given the Holy Trinity - God - Jesus - Holy Spirit. The Holy Bible is our blueprint for everything we do. Man Made religions are not from God.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Disagree
iVoterGuide Notes:
After the voter guide ratings were complete, the candidate notified iVoterGuide that they intended to answer this question as "STRONGLY AGREE!"
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Hydropower and nuclear power
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
Never
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
Never
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We shall not infringe on the 2a. None
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