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Position Statements
Standing Up for Public Education
As a graduate of a public high school, a former substitute teacher, and a community volunteer in our public schools, I am committed to fully funding our public schools and opposing attacks on schools and teachers. I believe the State of Tennessee has an obligation to our children to ensure that they have access to… Read more.
Protecting Tennesseans from Gun Violence
I am a gun owner and a former member of the National Rifle Association, and I value the Second Amendment right of every law-abiding citizen to keep arms suitable for both sporting and self-defense. However, as someone who has also experienced random gun violence first-hand, I strongly disagree with the “free-for-all” attitude many of our… Read more.
Voter Survey
- Restoring Reproductive Freedom 18%, 34 votes34 votes 18%34 votes - 18% of all votes
- Preventing Gun Violence 18%, 34 votes34 votes 18%34 votes - 18% of all votes
- Healthcare Accessibility/Affordability 11%, 21 vote21 vote 11%21 vote - 11% of all votes
- Protecting Civil Rights and Civil Liberties 8%, 15 votes15 votes 8%15 votes - 8% of all votes
- Improving Public K-12 Education 8%, 14 votes14 votes 8%14 votes - 8% of all votes
- Cost of Living / Taxes 7%, 12 votes12 votes 7%12 votes - 7% of all votes
- Increasing Worker Pay, Benefits, and Labor Rights 5%, 10 votes10 votes 5%10 votes - 5% of all votes
- Strengthening Democracy and Voting Rights 5%, 9 votes9 votes 5%9 votes - 5% of all votes
- Reforming State Drug Laws 3%, 6 votes6 votes 3%6 votes - 3% of all votes
- Protecting Natural Resources / Managing Growth 3%, 6 votes6 votes 3%6 votes - 3% of all votes
- Protecting Children in State Custody 2%, 4 votes4 votes 2%4 votes - 2% of all votes
- Preventing and Punishing Crime 2%, 4 votes4 votes 2%4 votes - 2% of all votes
- Affordable Housing / Inclusive Zoning 2%, 4 votes4 votes 2%4 votes - 2% of all votes
- Helping Senior Citizens 2%, 3 votes3 votes 2%3 votes - 2% of all votes
- Improving Transportation Services and Infrastructure 2%, 3 votes3 votes 2%3 votes - 2% of all votes
- Promoting Business Growth and New Jobs 1%, 2 votes2 votes 1%2 votes - 1% of all votes
- Promoting Agriculture / Helping Farmers and Ranchers 1%, 2 votes2 votes 1%2 votes - 1% of all votes
- Managing Technological Change, including AI and Social Media 1%, 1 vote1 vote 1%1 vote - 1% of all votes
- Honoring Veterans and Military Retirees 0%, 0 votes0 votes0 votes - 0% of all votes
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