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


Links

Jon Henry websites FacebookXYouTube

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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