Grassroots energy surges in Tennessee as Gary Humble challenges Jack Johnson and Monty Fritts jumps into the governor’s race. Both bids signal frustration with GOP leadership and a demand for true constitutional conservatism.
This week brought two significant announcements from Tennessee’s conservative grassroots. Rep. Monty Fritts declared his candidacy for governor, entering a primary field that already includes U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and U.S. Rep. John Rose. At the same time, Gary Humble, founder of Tennessee Stands, confirmed he will challenge Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson, who has held his seat for two decades.
Together, these candidacies highlight the widening gap between the Republican grassroots and the party’s entrenched leadership in Nashville.
Grassroots Firebrand Monty Fritts Joins Tennessee Governor’s Race
Since his election to the Tennessee House in 2022, Rep. Monty Fritts has earned a reputation for consistency on constitutional issues and a willingness to challenge party leadership. He has been outspoken on matters of Second Amendment rights, government transparency, and resisting what he views as executive overreach. In interviews and public statements, Fritts has emphasized that constitutional liberties are not negotiable, criticizing both Republican and Democratic officials who have allowed infringements to stand.
