Tennessee lawmaker using state funds for constituent communications ahead of congressional race

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 481

Last Updated: 4 days, 2 hours ago

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A Tennessee House member is sending out mailers paid for by state campaign funds as he mounts a run for Congress, sidestepping rules that prohibit the use of state campaign accounts for federal races.

Republican state Rep. Johnny Garrett of Goodlettsville has sent at least two pieces of mail to residents in his Sumner County district within the last month touting his efforts on passing legislation to crack down on undocumented immigration. House and Senate …

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