Jason Knight declares candidacy for 7th Congressional District

This article was written by Jason Knight's campaign team

Jason Knight announced his campaign for Tennessee’s soon-to-be-vacant 7th Congressional District.

[Editor's note: Congressman Mark Green announced his intent to retire from the seat that encompasses all of Cheatham County and 13 additional counties on June 9. After his reelection, Rep. Green was expected to stay in Congress until January 2027.]

Knight is a husband, a proud father of seven, a Christian, an Iraq-Afghanistan combat veteran, a Montgomery County Commissioner, a small business owner and a former Clarksville City Councilman. Announcing his campaign on June 15, Knight stated the following:

“First off, I want to thank Congressman Mark Green for his years of public service. From his service in the U.S. Army to his service in the Tennessee State Senate and the U.S. Congress, Tennessee has been very fortunate to have Mark Green fighting for us. His leadership will be truly missed.”

Knight continued, “I never planned on running for Congress. I am a servant leader, not a career politician, who has always prided myself on putting the needs of others above my own. After watching the Twin Towers fall with my own eyes on 9/11, I felt the call to serve our country, and I enlisted in the U.S. Army. I served nine years on active duty with the 101st Airborne Division, deploying on three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. I continue to serve in the U.S. Army Reserve as a major, now having served for over 20 years between active duty and reserve duty."

Knight continued, "After leaving active duty, my family made Montgomery County our home. I was working in the private sector and volunteering with various non-profit organizations when I felt the call to serve again. Frustrated that the local political establishment was not listening to everyday Tennesseans, I felt called to run for local office. I have worked tirelessly as a County Commissioner and as a former Clarksville City Councilman to make our community safer and more prosperous."

Knight continued, "Now, I feel called to serve my community once more, this time by running for Congress. I am running for Tennessee’s 7th District because President Trump needs reinforcements. He needs backup in Congress that he can count on. From lawless rioters in California to obstructionists in Congress to far-left Governors like Gavin Newsom, it is clear that an extreme out-of-touch minority is trying to stop President Trump and the America First policies that he is fighting for."

Knight continued," I am a staunch constitutionalist and a proven conservative who will fight tooth and nail to support and deliver President Trump’s agenda. In Congress, I will fight for increased border security and will support President Trump’s efforts to deport criminal illegals. I will support law enforcement and back the blue, just as I always have on the Montgomery County Commission. I will fight trade policies that hold our adversaries, such as China, accountable and put America first. I will always support our men and women in uniform and ensure that our veterans are properly taken care of. Further, I will fight to make sure we keep boys out of girls’ sports and keep politics out of our children’s classrooms."

Knight continued, "Throughout my entire career, I have consistently proven myself to be a principled conservative and a problem solver who delivers. In Congress, I will listen, lead, and deliver conservative results that make America and Tennessee safer, stronger and more prosperous."

Knight continued, "President Trump needs reinforcements he can count on in Congress. Send in a proven conservative fighter. I would be humbled to have your vote and your support.”

[Editor's note: Tennessee's 7th Congressional District seat will be filled in a special election, for which the governor must set a primary within 55-80 days of the vacancy. The general election occurs between 100-135 days after the vacancy, meaning an election is likely to take place this fall.]