U.S. House · Tennessee's 6th District

Middle and Upper Middle Tennessee, under the congressional map Tennessee redrew in May 2026. Incumbent Rep. John Rose did not seek re-election to this seat.

General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

RESULT · UNOFFICIAL UNTIL CERTIFIED

Johnny Garrett, projected winner

Candidate	Votes	Share
Johnny Garrett	120,950	50.8%
Mike Croley	113,177	47.5%
Christopher Monday	2,707	1.1%
Angus Purdy	1,390	0.6%

About 99% of the expected vote counted. As of November 9. Winners take office next year. Counts can change until states certify. NBC News ↗

Sources re-checked September 25, 2026 · How we research

Tennessee redrew its congressional district boundaries in May 2026 (mid-decade redistricting); the filing deadline for U.S. House seats was reopened until May 15, 2026 after the new map was signed into law.[1]
Incumbent Rep. John Rose (R) is not on the ballot for this seat; Ballotpedia's candidate list for the district shows no incumbent running in the 2026 general election.[1]
Johnny Garrett, a state representative, won the Republican primary in a four-candidate field, defeating Van Hilleary, a former U.S. representative (TN-4, 1995–2003) and former chief of staff to U.S. Rep. John Rose, 43.4% to 29.9%.[1][4]
Mike Croley won the Democratic primary with 29.0% of the vote in a five-candidate field.[1]

On the November 3 ballot · 4 candidates

Mike CroleyDFull profile →Johnny GarrettRPROJECTED WINNERTennessee House of Representatives, District 45 (since 2018)Full profile →Christopher MondayINDFull profile →Angus PurdyINDFull profile →

Issue evidence — side by side

Recorded votes, documented positions and candidates’ own words are shown with sources. “In their own words” quotes a candidate on the topic without inferring a stance. Votes describe specific bills or motions; they do not establish overall support or opposition to a broad issue. A dash means our research has no evidence on that topic, not that the candidate has no position.

Protect legal access to abortion

Mike Croley
Supports[5]
In a Nashville Banner questionnaire he said he does not support a federal ban on abortion.
Johnny Garrett
—
Christopher Monday
In their own words[8]
“I believe it’s a state level issue, not federal.”
In the Nashville Banner candidate questionnaire (July 2026), answering whether he supports a federal ban on abortion
Angus Purdy
In their own words[9]
“No, I believe women deserve access to healthcare and that they alone should have agency over personal decisions regarding their bodies.”
In the Nashville Banner candidate questionnaire (July 2026), answering whether he supports a federal ban on abortion

Expand immigration enforcement and deportations

Mike Croley
Opposes[5]
In a Nashville Banner questionnaire he said enforcement under the second Trump term has been too strict and that ICE needs an overhaul that may mean abolishing the current agency.
Johnny Garrett
Supports[7]
His campaign site says he implemented a Tennessee State Border Czar to work with ICE to deport all illegal immigrants from the state, and supports finishing the border wall.
Christopher Monday
In their own words[8]
“ICE has abused its authority and has repeatedly ignored the law by refusing to acknowledge the rights of the people they detained.”
In the Nashville Banner candidate questionnaire (July 2026), on immigration enforcement in the second Trump term
Angus Purdy
Opposes[9]
In the Nashville Banner questionnaire he called immigration enforcement too strict and said he wants ICE abolished.

Stronger rent regulation and tenant protections

Mike Croley
—
Johnny Garrett
—
Christopher Monday
—
Angus Purdy
Supports[9]
In the Nashville Banner questionnaire he said he supports nationwide rent control and a right to counsel for tenants.

Loosen zoning rules to build more housing

Mike Croley
—
Johnny Garrett
—
Christopher Monday
In their own words[8]
“That is more of a local and state issue, but I would push for lower taxes so people would be able to keep their money and afford housing.”
In the Nashville Banner candidate questionnaire (July 2026), on how he would address housing supply
Angus Purdy
In their own words[9]
“We need a new aggressive approach by building publicly-owned social housing.”
In the Nashville Banner candidate questionnaire (July 2026), on how he would address housing supply

Raise taxes on high earners or corporations

Mike Croley
Supports[5]
In a Nashville Banner questionnaire he said ending tax loopholes and more evenly taxing the ultra wealthy is a priority.
Johnny Garrett
—
Christopher Monday
—
Angus Purdy
Supports[9]
In the Nashville Banner questionnaire he said the ultra-wealthy should pay higher tax rates.

Expand public health coverage

Mike Croley
Supports[5]
In a Nashville Banner questionnaire he said the federal government should spend much more on health care benefits and that he supports universal basic healthcare.
Johnny Garrett
—
Christopher Monday
In their own words[8]
“The federal government should promote of an open and free market healthcare system.”
In the Nashville Banner candidate questionnaire (July 2026), on federal spending on health care benefits
Angus Purdy
Supports[9]
In the Nashville Banner questionnaire he said he supports guaranteed universal health care and more federal spending.

Faster transition away from fossil fuels

Mike Croley
Supports[5]
In a Nashville Banner questionnaire he listed making Tennessee the leader in green, renewable energy among his policies.
Johnny Garrett
—
Christopher Monday
—
Angus Purdy
—

Raise the minimum wage

Mike Croley
Supports[5]
In a Nashville Banner questionnaire he listed raising the federal minimum wage to $20 per hour.
Johnny Garrett
—
Christopher Monday
—
Angus Purdy
—

Broad tariffs on imported goods

Mike Croley
Opposes[6]
His campaign FAQ says he believes in ending broad tariffs.
Johnny Garrett
—
Christopher Monday
Opposes[8]
In the Nashville Banner questionnaire he said tariffs drive prices up and should end.
Angus Purdy
—

Require Congress to approve U.S. military action abroad

Mike Croley
Supports[5]
In a Nashville Banner questionnaire he said a president needs congressional approval to wage a war.
Johnny Garrett
—
Christopher Monday
Supports[8]
In the Nashville Banner questionnaire he said the executive branch must receive approval from Congress before going to war.
Angus Purdy
Supports[9]
In the Nashville Banner questionnaire he said a president needs congressional approval to wage war and that declarations of war should be in the hands of Congress.

Bar transgender women and girls from women's and girls' school sports

Mike Croley
—
Johnny Garrett
Supports[7]
His campaign site says that as a Tennessee state representative he passed legislation restricting competition in women's sports by sex and pledges to continue that effort in Washington.
Christopher Monday
—
Angus Purdy
—

ISSUE	Mike Croley D	Johnny Garrett R	Christopher Monday IND	Angus Purdy IND
Protect legal access to abortion	Supports[5] In a Nashville Banner questionnaire he said he does not support a federal ban on abortion.	—	In their own words[8] “I believe it’s a state level issue, not federal.” In the Nashville Banner candidate questionnaire (July 2026), answering whether he supports a federal ban on abortion	In their own words[9] “No, I believe women deserve access to healthcare and that they alone should have agency over personal decisions regarding their bodies.” In the Nashville Banner candidate questionnaire (July 2026), answering whether he supports a federal ban on abortion
Expand immigration enforcement and deportations	Opposes[5] In a Nashville Banner questionnaire he said enforcement under the second Trump term has been too strict and that ICE needs an overhaul that may mean abolishing the current agency.	Supports[7] His campaign site says he implemented a Tennessee State Border Czar to work with ICE to deport all illegal immigrants from the state, and supports finishing the border wall.	In their own words[8] “ICE has abused its authority and has repeatedly ignored the law by refusing to acknowledge the rights of the people they detained.” In the Nashville Banner candidate questionnaire (July 2026), on immigration enforcement in the second Trump term	Opposes[9] In the Nashville Banner questionnaire he called immigration enforcement too strict and said he wants ICE abolished.
Stronger rent regulation and tenant protections	—	—	—	Supports[9] In the Nashville Banner questionnaire he said he supports nationwide rent control and a right to counsel for tenants.
Loosen zoning rules to build more housing	—	—	In their own words[8] “That is more of a local and state issue, but I would push for lower taxes so people would be able to keep their money and afford housing.” In the Nashville Banner candidate questionnaire (July 2026), on how he would address housing supply	In their own words[9] “We need a new aggressive approach by building publicly-owned social housing.” In the Nashville Banner candidate questionnaire (July 2026), on how he would address housing supply
Raise taxes on high earners or corporations	Supports[5] In a Nashville Banner questionnaire he said ending tax loopholes and more evenly taxing the ultra wealthy is a priority.	—	—	Supports[9] In the Nashville Banner questionnaire he said the ultra-wealthy should pay higher tax rates.
Expand public health coverage	Supports[5] In a Nashville Banner questionnaire he said the federal government should spend much more on health care benefits and that he supports universal basic healthcare.	—	In their own words[8] “The federal government should promote of an open and free market healthcare system.” In the Nashville Banner candidate questionnaire (July 2026), on federal spending on health care benefits	Supports[9] In the Nashville Banner questionnaire he said he supports guaranteed universal health care and more federal spending.
Faster transition away from fossil fuels	Supports[5] In a Nashville Banner questionnaire he listed making Tennessee the leader in green, renewable energy among his policies.	—	—	—
Raise the minimum wage	Supports[5] In a Nashville Banner questionnaire he listed raising the federal minimum wage to $20 per hour.	—	—	—
Broad tariffs on imported goods	Opposes[6] His campaign FAQ says he believes in ending broad tariffs.	—	Opposes[8] In the Nashville Banner questionnaire he said tariffs drive prices up and should end.	—
Require Congress to approve U.S. military action abroad	Supports[5] In a Nashville Banner questionnaire he said a president needs congressional approval to wage a war.	—	Supports[8] In the Nashville Banner questionnaire he said the executive branch must receive approval from Congress before going to war.	Supports[9] In the Nashville Banner questionnaire he said a president needs congressional approval to wage war and that declarations of war should be in the hands of Congress.
Bar transgender women and girls from women's and girls' school sports	—	Supports[7] His campaign site says that as a Tennessee state representative he passed legislation restricting competition in women's sports by sex and pledges to continue that effort in Washington.	—	—

Research notes & limits

A campaign website for Mike Croley could not be confirmed to load; his positions and priorities are drawn from Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey and profile, and Johnny Garrett's from his campaign website and Ballotpedia. Christopher Monday's biography relies on his Ballotpedia profile and a 2018 news report. No public records were found for independent candidate Angus Purdy, so his biography is left empty.

Sources · 25

Researched 2026-09-25. Green citations are official government records.

1.Tennessee's 6th Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
2.Mike Croley Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
3.Johnny Garrett candidate profile · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
4.HILLEARY, William Van (Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress) · U.S. Congress Official record
5.Mike Croley: Democratic candidate for Congress 6 · Nashville Banner candidate questionnaire · 2026-07-16 Candidate's own words
6.Meet Mike (FAQ) · Croley for Congress campaign website Candidate's own words
7.Issues · Johnny Garrett for Congress campaign website Candidate's own words
8.Christopher Monday: Independent Candidate for Congress, District 6 · Nashville Banner (candidate questionnaire) News report
9.Angus Purdy: Independent Candidate for Congress, District 6 · Nashville Banner (candidate questionnaire) News report
10.Angus Purdy For Congress · Angus Purdy for Congress campaign website Candidate's own words
11.Mike Croley Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
12.Mike Croley · Ballotpedia Reference
13.U.S. House · Tennessee's 6th District results 2026 · NBC News News report
14.Representative Johnny Garrett, District 45 · Tennessee General Assembly Official record
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18.Tennessee 6th District U.S. House election results 2026 · NBC News News report
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20.Tennessee's 6th Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
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