James
A. Johnson
Independent candidate from Memphis running for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District in 2026
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Background
James A. Johnson is an independent candidate running for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. [12, 20]
He is listed as being from Memphis in coverage of the certified candidate list. 12 WSMV reported that it "was unable to locate any information about James Johnson," and no campaign website or social media accounts could be verified. [20, 2]
Johnson is not the incumbent. The district's sitting representative, Andy Ogles, lost the Republican primary to Charlie Hatcher, and Johnson is a challenger in the general election. 9
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 5, Tennessee
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 12newsJohnson named among four general-election candidates in Tennessee's 5th District as early voting begins
A report published October 12 names Johnson as one of the four candidates on the general-election ballot for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District, coinciding with the start of early voting in Tennessee.
Early voting begins Wednesday in Tennessee – [your]NEWS · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsWSMV voter-registration guide lists Johnson as an independent candidate for District 5
WSMV's October 5 voter-registration guide (updated October 11) includes James A. Johnson among the independent candidates running for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District in the 2026 midterm elections.
It’s the last day to register to vote in Tennessee for the 2026 Midterm Elections. Here’s what you need to know · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsNashville Banner confirms Johnson is on the November 3 ballot as an independent in Tennessee's 5th District
The Nashville Banner's October 2 report on the 5th District general election confirms Johnson is on the ballot as an independent candidate, though the article focuses on the other candidates and provides no further details about Johnson.
With Ogles ousted, Hatcher and Molder face off in 5th district · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28newsWSMV reports it was unable to locate any information about James Johnson
In a candidate overview article published September 28 (updated October 10), WSMV noted it 'was unable to locate any information about James Johnson,' while still listing him among the District 5 congressional candidates as an independent.
Election 2026 is quickly approaching. Here's everything you need to ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17filingJames A. Johnson listed as independent candidate for U.S. House District 5 on iVoterGuide
The iVoterGuide Tennessee general-election voter guide identifies 'James A Johnson' as an independent candidate for U.S. House District 5 in the November 3, 2026 general election.
TN voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026. · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 5
- [1] Early voting begins Wednesday in Tennessee – [your]NEWS(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] It’s the last day to register to vote in Tennessee for the 2026 Midterm Elections. Here’s what you need to know(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [3] With Ogles ousted, Hatcher and Molder face off in 5th district(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [4] Election 2026 is quickly approaching. Here's everything you need to ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [5] TN voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026.(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026