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Johnny Presley

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Physician assistant

Johnny Presley ran for U.S. Senate Tennessee in 2026. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Johnny Presley was born and raised in Cumberland County, Tennessee. He graduated from Cumberland County High School in 1985. After attending Roane State Community College and Tennessee Tech University, Presley went on to earn his undergraduate degree and complete a post graduate physician assistant program at Trevecca Nazarene University. His professional experience includes working as an emergency medical technician and as a physician assistant. Presley was named a lifetime HERO Physician Assistant in the United States, the 2017 top Physician/Physician Assistant of Crossville, and the physician assistant of the year by the Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants in 2004. Presley served on the Tennessee Committee of Physician Assistants for eight years and served as chairman for four of those years. He and his wife have two children.[1]

Bachelor's:
Trevecca Nazarene University
High school:
Cumberland County High School, 1985

Campaign themes

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On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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Johnny Presley — U.S. Senate Tennessee candidate, 2026 | True Vote