Jack Johnson

State Sen. Jack Johnson, R-Franklin, has been selected as the new lieutenant governor, succeeding former Lt. Gov. Randy McNally. Johnson represents Tennessee State Senate District 27, which comprises of Williamson County. A Texas native, Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Texas State University and has a background in the financial and public relations industries. He was first elected to the Tennessee State Senate in 2007, serving first in District 23 from 2007 to 2023 and District 27 from 2023 to present. In addition to serving as chair of the Joint State and Local Subcommittee of Government Operations, Johnson has served as the Assistant Floor Leader the Republican Caucus.