Businessman Jake McCalmon is running for the Republican nomination for an open seat in the Tennessee state House of Representatives to represent parts of Williamson County.
The seat was vacated by Representative Glen Casada, who opted to not run for another term amid an ongoing federal probe into allegations of possible public corruption. Instead, Casada is set to run for Williamson County clerk.
McCalmon boasts 10 years of experience working in the technology sector and recently opened a martial arts studio in Franklin.
“Williamson County is the best place in the state to grow your business and raise a family, but that is not by accident. It’s Tennessee’s conservative policies that have made Williamson County one of the best counties in the nation,” McCalmon said in a news release late last month, noted by The Williamson Herald. “As a businessman with over 10 years of experience, I know firsthand that a heavy-handed government can be a burden to private citizens. I am running for state House to make sure we continue to be the conservative, pro-business, low-tax destination we currently are. With your support, I’ll take your values to the General Assembly and ensure Williamson County continues to bring opportunities to you and your family.”
According to his campaign website, McCalmon has pledged to be “conservative, pro-business, and low-tax,” if elected to the position.
He submitted his petition to run a few weeks ago.
Exciting news – I officially turned in my petition to represent #HD63 in the State House! With your support, I’ll fight everyday for the conservative policies that make Williamson County the greatest place in Tennessee. pic.twitter.com/r4JkXHhY05
— Jake McCalmon (@JakeMcCalmonTN) February 17, 2022
The open seat has already drawn multiple candidates, vying for the Republican nomination. Intellectual property lawyer and patent attorney AJ Bahou is also running as a Republican for Tennessee State Representative in House District 63.
“In general, I am a fiscal conservative and looking forward to making sure Tennessee remains a low-tax state,” Bahou told The Tennessee Star.
The primary election will take place on August 4.
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Cooper Moran is a reporter for The Tennessee Star and The Star News Network. Email tips to [email protected].
Photo “Jake McCalmon” by Jake McCalmon.
