Government & Politics

Roane County voter guide: what you need to know ahead of the November election

WUOT

Published October 13, 2026 at 6:44 PM EDT

The voter guide for Roane County includes candidates running for Governor, Congress, and Tennessee House.

Tennessee voters will go to the polls on Nov. 3 to choose a new U.S. senator, U.S. representatives, governor and state legislators. Here's everything you need to know.

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Voter information

Who is eligible to register to vote in TN?

Voters must meet the following criteria to vote in Tennessee:

A citizen of the United States
At least 18 years old
A resident of Tennessee

More information can be found on the Tennessee Secretary of State’s website.

How do you register to vote?

It's too late to register for the Nov. 3 General Election. To participate in future elections, residents can register online or by sending a filled-out Voter Registration Application to their local county election commission.

How do you check if you’re registered?

Residents can check their registration by visiting the Tennessee Voter Registration Lookup and Absentee Ballot Status Tracker.

What are the key election dates?

Early voting: Oct. 14 - Oct. 29

State and Federal General election: Nov. 3

Where do you vote in-person?

Voters can check their polling location on the Tennessee Secretary of State’s website.

Can you mail in a ballot?

Voters can request an absentee ballot if they meet certain criteria. More information can be found on the Tennessee Secretary of State’s website.

Constitutional amendments

Tennessee ballots will include three Constitutional amendment questions.

Candidates

Tennessee Governor

Marsha Blackburn

Tennessee Governor

Party: Republican

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Jerri Greene

Tennessee Governor

Party: Democrat

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WUOT asked each candidate to rate their level of agreement with six statements, on a scale of 0 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Here are the statements; click the arrow to see the responses we received.

I believe the election process is fair and secure.

Issue 1

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Marsha Blackburn | Tennessee Governor

Issue 1

Level of agreement: 4 out of 5

While our local election workers do an incredible job under tough circumstances, partisan and racial gerrymandering and redistricting, as well as attempts to make it harder to vote, create unnecessary barriers. We should be making it easier for all eligible Tennesseans to vote, not putting up roadblocks. Additionally, as long as we have big money in politics, it makes it easier for the wealthy elite to buy their way into office.

Candidate: Jerri Greene | Tennessee Governor

Election/voter fraud is currently a serious problem in the United States.

Issue 2

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Marsha Blackburn | Tennessee Governor

Issue 2

Level of agreement: 0 out of 5

Study after study shows that widespread voter fraud is virtually non-existent. The obsession over this, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, only serves to suppress legitimate votes and sow unnecessary confusion and doubt in the results of our elections when Tennesseans have real kitchen-table issues to worry about, like putting groceries in the fridge and gas in their cars. These are the kinds of issues politicians love to distract with because they have no plan to help everyday Tennesseans.

Candidate: Jerri Greene | Tennessee Governor

State lawmakers should pass legislation to regulate the development and operation of data centers.

Issue 3

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Marsha Blackburn | Tennessee Governor

Issue 3

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

I have explicitly called for a moratorium on new data centers and strong, smart oversight. As a Memphis City Council member, I sponsored an ordinance to pause data center development because these massive tech and AI facilities consume far too much electricity and water, and they are endangering the health of nearby residents. We need to put a stop to new builds until we can protect our water, prevent power bill spikes for everyday working families, and mandate strict environmental and corporate accountability.

Candidate: Jerri Greene | Tennessee Governor

The best way to ensure constituents have access to affordable healthcare is by supporting policies that expand state-funded programs, rather than relying on the federal government.

Issue 4

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Marsha Blackburn | Tennessee Governor

Issue 4

Level of agreement: 2 out of 5

Tennesseans want healthcare access, period. Whether through expanding Medicaid or leveraging federal partnerships, we shouldn’t leave billions of federal tax dollars on the table out of pure political stubbornness while our rural hospitals struggle to keep their doors open. While we will take ownership of what we can do as a state to ensure healthcare is affordable and accessible, we also have to fight for the tax dollars residents are paying to the federal government will benefit them, not lay sitting.

Candidate: Jerri Greene | Tennessee Governor

State lawmakers should direct more funding towards the expansion of healthcare services and hospitals in rural areas.

Issue 5

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Marsha Blackburn | Tennessee Governor

Issue 5

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

No Tennessean should have to go without coverage, especially while Tennessee lawmakers have billions of federal healthcare dollars just sitting on the table waiting to be put toward giving Tennesseans the relief they deserve. I will expand Medicaid to bring coverage to hundreds of thousands of working Tennesseans and advocate for state legislation to lower prescription drug costs. I will also put an end to regional monopolies like Ballad Health. We need aggressive action to make quality care accessible and affordable.

Candidate: Jerri Greene | Tennessee Governor

Local police and law enforcement should be required to work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Issue 6

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Marsha Blackburn | Tennessee Governor

Issue 6

Level of agreement: 0 out of 5

Public safety is built on community trust. When local police are forced to act as federal immigration agents, it drives communities into the shadows and makes victims or witnesses of crime afraid to talk to law enforcement, which ultimately makes everyone less safe. That is why my Day One plan explicitly ends the Tennessee Highway Patrol's collaboration with ICE.

Candidate: Jerri Greene | Tennessee Governor

U.S. Senate

Bill Hagerty

U.S. Senator

U.S. Senator

Party: Independent

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Catherine Barcel Whitson

U.S. Senator

Party: Independent

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WUOT asked each candidate to rate their level of agreement with eight statements, on a scale of 0 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Here are the statements; click the arrow to see the responses we received.

I believe the election process is fair and secure.

Issue 1

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Bill Hagerty | U.S. Senator

Issue 1

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

I believe our election process is fair and secure. Election officials and poll workers work diligently to protect every ballot and ensure accurate results. We must continue strengthening election security, promoting transparency, and protecting every eligible voter’s access to the ballot.

Candidate: Marquita Bradshaw | U.S. Senator

Issue 1

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Tharon Chandler | U.S. Senator

Issue 1

Level of agreement: 1 out of 5

There is no legitimate, morally acceptable reason why Super PACs, Corporations, or Major construction firms (among other examples) should be permitted to fund political candidates or political parties. This upholds the status qou of morally absent politicians, who swear loyalty of greed to the minority of economic elitists; rather than an oath to the American people. Learn more at opentn.org

Candidate: Andrew Gerena | U.S. Senator

Issue 1

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Jeremy Dean Hearn | U.S. Senator

Issue 1

Level of agreement: 1 out of 5

I distinguish between the security of casting and counting ballots and the broader political system surrounding our elections. Election officials have substantial safeguards in place to protect ballots and election infrastructure. However, I do not believe our overall electoral process provides a completely fair political environment. The influence of money, concentrated political power, misinformation, and unequal access to voters can distort the information people receive before they ever cast a ballot. A secure ballot is essential, but a truly fair election also requires transparency, accountability, accurate information, and meaningful access to the political process.

Candidate: Robert Jones | U.S. Senator

Issue 1

Level of agreement: 3 out of 5

I believe our elections are generally secure, but every system can be improved, and the goal should always be to increase voter confidence, transparency, and participation while protecting the integrity of every legal vote. Tennessee should also create a primary election process for independent candidates so that voters have a meaningful opportunity to evaluate and choose independent nominees just as they do candidates from the major parties.

Candidate: James William Macon III | U.S. Senator

Issue 1

Level of agreement: 4 out of 5

I believe our elections are generally fair and secure, but we should never become complacent. We should continue strengthening election security, transparency, and voter confidence.

Candidate: Yoshi D. Matthews | U.S. Senator

Issue 1

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

Candidate: David Sutman Jr. | U.S. Senator

Issue 1

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

I have voted for five decades and I am so impressed with the election commissions and their excellent work for Tennesseans. I have felt safe and secure whether voting early, on the day of elections and even when I had to vote absentee when traveling. Keep up the great work!

Candidate: Catherine Barcel Whitson | U.S. Senator

Election/voter fraud is currently a serious problem in the United States.

Issue 2

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Bill Hagerty | U.S. Senator

Issue 2

Level of agreement: 0 out of 5

Election and voter fraud occur only rarely, and there is no evidence that they are currently widespread enough to undermine U.S. election results. We should continue strengthening election security while rejecting misinformation that erodes public trust and makes voting harder for eligible citizens. Every lawful vote must be protected and counted.

Candidate: Marquita Bradshaw | U.S. Senator

Issue 2

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Tharon Chandler | U.S. Senator

Issue 2

Level of agreement: 3 out of 5

Government issued Photo ID should be required in all 50 states and U.S. Territories. A drivers license or non-driver's ID is easily accessible and sufficient. However, if the government is capable of Auto-registering half of their population for a military draft = then the government is also fully capable of automatic voter registration of every U.S. citizen. Furthermore, mechanisms used to suppress voter turnout, such as: Shutting down locally accessible voting locations in targeted communities, forcing political party assignments, and voter database purges must be terminated Nationally.

Candidate: Andrew Gerena | U.S. Senator

Issue 2

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Jeremy Dean Hearn | U.S. Senator

Issue 2

Level of agreement: 1 out of 5

Election fraud should always be investigated and prosecuted when credible evidence exists. However, the available evidence does not support characterizing individual voter fraud as a widespread problem in the United States. Research examining multiple elections has consistently found documented voter fraud to be rare. Election security should remain a priority, but our policies should be based upon demonstrated risks and evidence rather than unsupported claims.

Candidate: Robert Jones | U.S. Senator

Issue 2

Level of agreement: 1 out of 5

I share the concern that every eligible voter should be able to cast a ballot and have confidence that it is counted accurately. We should strengthen election integrity through secure voter registration, transparent audits, and consistent enforcement of election laws while also basing our decisions on facts, evidence, and due process rather than fear or speculation.

Candidate: James William Macon III | U.S. Senator

Issue 2

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

Election integrity is extremely important. We need strong safeguards and enforcement to prevent fraud and ensure every legitimate vote is protected and accurately counted.

Candidate: Yoshi D. Matthews | U.S. Senator

Issue 2

Level of agreement: 1 out of 5

Election integrity is important, but I don't believe widespread voter fraud is a major concern at this time based on the evidence available. Individual cases should always be taken seriously, investigated, and prosecuted when warranted. At the same time, we should not treat isolated incidents as evidence of widespread fraud. My approach would be simple: protect the integrity of our elections, address credible concerns, and base our decisions on facts and evidence rather than fear, speculation, or partisan rhetoric.

Candidate: David Sutman Jr. | U.S. Senator

Issue 2

Level of agreement: 0 out of 5

Candidate: Catherine Barcel Whitson | U.S. Senator

The government should prioritize policies that protect the environment and address climate change, even when they cost more money.

Issue 3

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Bill Hagerty | U.S. Senator

Issue 3

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

Protecting our environment and addressing climate change are essential investments in public health, economic security, and future generations. While some policies require upfront funding, inaction costs far more through extreme weather, higher healthcare expenses, damaged infrastructure, and lost livelihoods. We must pursue a just transition that creates good-paying jobs, protects vulnerable communities, and ensures corporations—not working families—pay their fair share.

Candidate: Marquita Bradshaw | U.S. Senator

Issue 3

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Tharon Chandler | U.S. Senator

Issue 3

Level of agreement: 3 out of 5

There are financially responsible ways to protect the environment without harming the local economy and small business. The first step requires engagement and active listening to the concerns of the communities the policies effect as well as requiring experts to be present during these open community discussions. Example: Constructing modern / modular Nuclear Energy Power plants along side renewable energy sources provides both (Hi-yield) + minimized negative impact on the environment, better energy independence and security VS. the entire continuous fragile supply chain system required to up hold burning Coal and Compressed Natural Gas. I do STRONGLY support protecting our parks and wildlife conservation efforts full stop. A second example, The United Sates of America is decades behind the rest of the developed world when it comes to the subject of high-speed passenger rail, this is fully achievable (if we incarcerate the corruption) and beneficial in many aspects. #1 Reduces traffic congestion on the interstate ! #2 It's more accessible and affordable than taking regional flights to and from destinations (connecting all major cities in a geographical regional area). #3 Reduces carbon emissions by transporting large amounts of passengers over long distances, burning far less fossil fuels and producing far less carbon emissions than the thousands of individual, round trip motor vehicle traffic it will eliminate. #4 Less traffic + Less exhausted drivers + Less Distracted drivers = less collisions, less injuries, and less death on the roadways. BUT WHAT ABOUT JOBS? I got you. Conductors, Sanitation, Security, Maintenance, Construction, Food service, Advertising, Tourism, Terminal staff, Entertainment, these are CAREERS not just dead end low paying jobs. Imagine traveling from Knoxville to Nashville in 30-40 minutes instead of 3 hours. This technology already exists, let's harness it !

Candidate: Andrew Gerena | U.S. Senator

Issue 3

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Jeremy Dean Hearn | U.S. Senator

Issue 3

Level of agreement: 3 out of 5

Environmental policy should be approached through balance, sustainability, and long-term cost analysis. Some investments may cost more initially while producing significant long-term economic, environmental, and public benefits. The goal should not simply be to spend more because a policy is environmentally beneficial, but to evaluate the full costs and benefits and pursue solutions that are both environmentally and economically sustainable.

Candidate: Robert Jones | U.S. Senator

Issue 3

Level of agreement: 4 out of 5

I believe we have a responsibility to leave cleaner air, cleaner water, and a healthier environment for future generations, but we also have a responsibility to spend taxpayer dollars wisely. The best solutions are those that protect our natural resources, strengthen our energy infrastructure, create jobs, and deliver measurable results without placing unnecessary financial burdens on working families.

Candidate: James William Macon III | U.S. Senator

Issue 3

Level of agreement: 4 out of 5

Protecting our environment and addressing climate change should be priorities.

Candidate: Yoshi D. Matthews | U.S. Senator

Issue 3

Level of agreement: 3 out of 5

I moderately agree. Protecting our environment and addressing climate change are important, but policies should also be practical and consider their impact on families, farmers, workers, and the cost of living. We should pursue solutions that protect our environment without placing unnecessary financial burdens on working Americans.

Candidate: David Sutman Jr. | U.S. Senator

Issue 3

Level of agreement: 0 out of 5

Candidate: Catherine Barcel Whitson | U.S. Senator

The federal government should regulate the development and operation of data centers.

Issue 4

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Bill Hagerty | U.S. Senator

Issue 4

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

The federal government should establish clear standards for data centers’ energy and water consumption, environmental impact, grid reliability, transparency, and cybersecurity. Regulation should protect communities and ratepayers while supporting responsible innovation, good-paying local jobs, and meaningful state and local input.

Candidate: Marquita Bradshaw | U.S. Senator

Issue 4

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Tharon Chandler | U.S. Senator

Issue 4

Level of agreement: 2 out of 5

Yes, but Ultimately the LOCAL community must and always have the final say. Not the suits in Washington DC or the Executive suite at Oracle, Meta, Amazon, or google. Environmental and Data Privacy regulations are an absolute must across the board. But if the local populace votes no. Then the answer is no.

Candidate: Andrew Gerena | U.S. Senator

Issue 4

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Jeremy Dean Hearn | U.S. Senator

Issue 4

Level of agreement: 4 out of 5

The rapid expansion of data centers requires clear standards that protect the communities in which they operate. I support establishing reasonable federal benchmarks addressing issues such as energy demand, water use, infrastructure impacts, transparency, and environmental concerns, while allowing states and local communities to adopt stronger protections when their circumstances require them. Technological development should not come at the expense of the communities supporting it.

Candidate: Robert Jones | U.S. Senator

Issue 4

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

I believe the federal government should establish reasonable standards for data centers because they are becoming critical infrastructure, but those standards should protect communities while encouraging innovation and investment. Data centers should not be allowed to create pollution, consume more water per square foot than a typical family home without clear public benefit and mitigation plans, or generate excessive noise that diminishes the quality of life of nearby residents.

Candidate: James William Macon III | U.S. Senator

Issue 4

Level of agreement: 3 out of 5

I support reasonable oversight of data centers, particularly when they affect electricity, water, infrastructure, and surrounding communities.

Candidate: Yoshi D. Matthews | U.S. Senator

Issue 4

Level of agreement: 4 out of 5

I agree. The federal government should establish reasonable standards for data centers, particularly around energy use, water consumption, environmental impact, and community safety, while allowing local communities a meaningful voice in development decisions.

Candidate: David Sutman Jr. | U.S. Senator

Issue 4

Level of agreement: 3 out of 5

I believe that we humans are to always be in charge of AI. I also believe that we must be careful regarding building excessive huge data centers without reviewing the impact to the environment and health and safety of communities where such centers are located.

Candidate: Catherine Barcel Whitson | U.S. Senator

The government should direct more funding towards the expansion of healthcare services and hospitals in rural areas.

Issue 5

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Bill Hagerty | U.S. Senator

Issue 5

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

Every Tennessean deserves accessible, affordable healthcare, regardless of ZIP code. Increased funding for rural hospitals and clinics would help prevent closures, reduce travel times, expand emergency and maternal care, and create good local jobs. Rural communities should receive the resources necessary to thrive.

Candidate: Marquita Bradshaw | U.S. Senator

Issue 5

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Tharon Chandler | U.S. Senator

Issue 5

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

No debate, no contest. Full support, make it so.

Candidate: Andrew Gerena | U.S. Senator

Issue 5

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Jeremy Dean Hearn | U.S. Senator

Issue 5

Level of agreement: 4 out of 5

Rural Americans should have meaningful access to healthcare regardless of where they live. Expanding and preserving rural healthcare infrastructure should be part of a broader effort to make healthcare universally accessible, with greater emphasis on preventive care and efficient delivery. Additional funding can be part of that solution, but it should be directed toward sustainable systems that improve access and outcomes rather than simply increasing spending.

Candidate: Robert Jones | U.S. Senator

Issue 5

Level of agreement: 4 out of 5

I support expanding access to healthcare in rural Tennessee, but we should look beyond simply building more facilities and instead invest in public-private partnerships, telehealth, and stronger connections between rural communities, university medical centers, and research hospitals. By expanding medical education, residency programs, and specialty care networks while strengthening rural hospitals, we can improve outcomes, lower costs, create opportunities for Tennessee students, and ensure families have access to high-quality care closer to home.

Candidate: James William Macon III | U.S. Senator

Issue 5

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

Rural Tennesseans deserve access to quality healthcare close to home.

Candidate: Yoshi D. Matthews | U.S. Senator

Issue 5

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

I strongly agree. Rural communities deserve reliable access to quality healthcare close to home. Federal funding should help expand rural hospitals, clinics, emergency services, and healthcare workforce opportunities so families aren't forced to travel long distances for basic or emergency care.

Candidate: David Sutman Jr. | U.S. Senator

Issue 5

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

We must take care of our humans whereever they are located. For the health and welfare of small communities we need to ensure the same level of care of those located in larger cities and communities.

Candidate: Catherine Barcel Whitson | U.S. Senator

The best way to ensure constituents have access to affordable healthcare is by supporting policies that expand federally funded programs.

Issue 6

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Bill Hagerty | U.S. Senator

Issue 6

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

Federally funded programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and community health centers are essential to making quality healthcare affordable and accessible. Marquita Bradshaw supports expanding these programs, lowering prescription-drug costs, and ensuring that every Tennessean can receive care regardless of income or ZIP code. Healthcare is a human right, not a privilege.

Candidate: Marquita Bradshaw | U.S. Senator

Issue 6

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Tharon Chandler | U.S. Senator

Issue 6

Level of agreement: 3 out of 5

I support converting the entire healthcare system to a non-for profit model. All surplus should be redirected to keeping cost down, advancing medical research, wages, equipment, facilities, and accessibility. Including all U.S. Territories that are often forgotten.

Candidate: Andrew Gerena | U.S. Senator

Issue 6

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Jeremy Dean Hearn | U.S. Senator

Issue 6

Level of agreement: 3 out of 5

I do not believe we should assume that any single mechanism is automatically the best solution. The federal government has an important role in ensuring access to affordable healthcare, but federally funded programs are one tool rather than an end in themselves. We should examine every viable approach and measure success by access, affordability, preventive care, health outcomes, and efficient use of public resources.

Candidate: Robert Jones | U.S. Senator

Issue 6

Level of agreement: 3 out of 5

I believe affordable healthcare requires more than expanding federal programs; it requires fixing the way healthcare is delivered and paid for. We should reduce prescription drug costs, simplify and standardize medical billing, increase price transparency, eliminate unnecessary middlemen and broker fees that drive up costs, and reward innovation and competition that make high-quality care more affordable for every Tennessee family.

Candidate: James William Macon III | U.S. Senator

Issue 6

Level of agreement: 4 out of 5

I support expanding federally funded healthcare programs when they improve access and affordability.

Candidate: Yoshi D. Matthews | U.S. Senator

Issue 6

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

I strongly agree. Expanding federally funded healthcare programs can help make care more affordable and accessible, particularly for working families and rural communities. Everyone should have access to quality healthcare without being forced to choose between getting care and paying their bills.

Candidate: David Sutman Jr. | U.S. Senator

Issue 6

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

Medicare works and we as taxpayers should be able to provide healthcare for all. be able to support all humans and provide great healthcar

Candidate: Catherine Barcel Whitson | U.S. Senator

The US should prioritize domestic concerns like inflation and cost of living, over international affairs.

Issue 7

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Bill Hagerty | U.S. Senator

Issue 7

Level of agreement: 4 out of 5

The federal government must prioritize lowering costs, creating good-paying jobs, expanding affordable housing and healthcare, and helping working families. However, domestic and international issues are interconnected. Responsible global engagement can protect national security, supply chains, and economic stability. We must address challenges abroad without neglecting Tennesseans here at home.

Candidate: Marquita Bradshaw | U.S. Senator

Issue 7

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Tharon Chandler | U.S. Senator

Issue 7

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

All Americans pay taxes, we are the ones that enable the government to wield such financial power. We the people should and always be the primary beneficiaries of any tax dollar spent. We should hold the full focus of representation, Not the Military industrial complex. Not Israel.

Candidate: Andrew Gerena | U.S. Senator

Issue 7

Level of agreement: 0 out of 5

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Jeremy Dean Hearn | U.S. Senator

Issue 7

Level of agreement: 3 out of 5

Domestic and international concerns cannot always be separated. Inflation, energy prices, trade, supply chains, national security, and international conflicts can directly affect the cost of living for American families. The United States must address affordability and economic stability at home while remaining responsibly engaged internationally. Good policy requires balancing both concerns and recognizing where they intersect.

Candidate: Robert Jones | U.S. Senator

Issue 7

Level of agreement: 4 out of 5

I believe Americans should never have to choose between a strong nation and a strong quality of life at home; we can invest in better education, healthcare, infrastructure, and affordability while maintaining a smart, disciplined foreign policy that protects our security and economic interests. We should focus taxpayer dollars on strengthening our own communities, avoid unnecessary wars, and ensure that any international engagement serves clear American interests rather than subsidizing wealthy nations, authoritarian governments, or systems that undermine human rights and democracy.

Candidate: James William Macon III | U.S. Senator

Issue 7

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

The federal government needs to focus heavily on issues affecting Americans every day, especially inflation and the cost of living.

Candidate: Yoshi D. Matthews | U.S. Senator

Issue 7

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

I strongly agree. The federal government’s first responsibility is to address the concerns Americans face every day, including inflation, rising costs, and the cost of living. We can remain engaged internationally while making sure we are taking care of people here at home.

Candidate: David Sutman Jr. | U.S. Senator

Issue 7

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

Absolutely we should put Tennesseans and Americans first. We need wise diplomats to create strong solutions to the Iran problem Mr Trump created. We must put our Economy and, Environment first. We must stop letting wealthy men who have no concern for every day Americans rule our world. Let's get rid of the wasters of our hard earned tax dollars out of leadership and put service minded individuals in the places of these irresponsible bullies

Candidate: Catherine Barcel Whitson | U.S. Senator

Local police and law enforcement should be required to work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Issue 8

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Bill Hagerty | U.S. Senator

Issue 8

Level of agreement: 0 out of 5

Local law enforcement should focus on protecting communities, not acting as federal immigration agents. Mandatory cooperation with ICE can erode public trust and discourage immigrants from reporting crimes or assisting investigations. Cooperation should occur only when legally required, with due process, judicial oversight, and constitutional protections.

Candidate: Marquita Bradshaw | U.S. Senator

Issue 8

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Tharon Chandler | U.S. Senator

Issue 8

Level of agreement: 1 out of 5

Almost entirely NO. We have already bore witness to the gross abuse of power at the hands of an infiltrated and corrupted federal law enforcement agency. There must be investigations and swift justice in defense of Liberty. We are the United States not the Conscripted States.

Candidate: Andrew Gerena | U.S. Senator

Issue 8

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Jeremy Dean Hearn | U.S. Senator

Issue 8

Level of agreement: 2 out of 5

Local law enforcement agencies should primarily remain accountable to the communities they serve. Federal agencies should be available as partners when local authorities need federal assistance, particularly when public safety or federal jurisdiction is involved, but I do not support a blanket requirement that turns local law enforcement into an extension of federal immigration enforcement. Cooperation should be clearly defined, lawful, and structured in a way that preserves local trust and public safety.

Candidate: Robert Jones | U.S. Senator

Issue 8

Level of agreement: 2 out of 5

I believe local law enforcement and federal agencies should cooperate when it comes to apprehending dangerous criminals, stopping criminal activity, and keeping our communities safe, while ensuring that every action respects constitutional rights and due process. At the same time, no one is above the law, and local law enforcement must hold all public officials accountable, including ICE personnel, if they violate the law or abuse their authority.

Candidate: James William Macon III | U.S. Senator

Issue 8

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

I support cooperation between local law enforcement and ICE when appropriate and within the law.

Candidate: Yoshi D. Matthews | U.S. Senator

Issue 8

Level of agreement: 3 out of 5

I agree that local law enforcement should cooperate with federal immigration authorities when appropriate and within the law. However, those partnerships should have clear guidelines that protect due process, respect local responsibilities, and keep our communities safe. Local officers should be focused on protecting their communities while federal agencies handle federal immigration enforcement.

Candidate: David Sutman Jr. | U.S. Senator

U.S. House of Representatives

District: 3

Party: Independent

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Donnie Lynn Ownby

U.S. House of Representatives

District: 3

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Edward John Roland

U.S. House of Representatives

District: 3

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I believe the election process is fair and secure.

Issue 1

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Charles "Chuck" Fleischmann | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 1

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Anna Golladay | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 1

Level of agreement: 4 out of 5

Candidate: Dean Arnold | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 1

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

I would hope it is. However, given our present decay in principles of honesty and integrity generally in America, stemming even from the top, I can no longer find assurance enough to be optimistic enough to be completely confident enough to give an affirmative yes. But let's keep working to get there. I am at least committed non-partisanly to do so.

Candidate: Jean Howard-Hill | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 1

Level of agreement: 4 out of 5

I think that Gerrymandering is wrong, information from past elections indicate that there is very little to no voter fraud.

Candidate: Rodney King | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 1

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Donnie Lynn Ownby | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 1

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Edward John Roland | U.S. House of Representatives

Election/voter fraud is currently a serious problem in the United States.

Issue 2

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Charles "Chuck" Fleischmann | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 2

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Anna Golladay | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 2

Level of agreement: 3 out of 5

Blatant in certain swing states but not everywhere.

Candidate: Dean Arnold | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 2

Level of agreement: 0 out of 5

I do not have adequate evidence of this todate to substantiate this claim. Therefore, I can neither answer yes nor no to this question. Hiwever, I should hope not.

Candidate: Jean Howard-Hill | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 2

Level of agreement: 0 out of 5

It is a madeup problem that is used to spread misinformation and lower trust in the voting process. I know the type person who volunteers for the polls and they are dedicated to a fraud free election.

Candidate: Rodney King | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 2

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Donnie Lynn Ownby | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 2

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Edward John Roland | U.S. House of Representatives

The government should prioritize policies that protect the environment and address climate change, even when they cost more money.

Issue 3

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Charles "Chuck" Fleischmann | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 3

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Anna Golladay | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 3

Level of agreement: 3 out of 5

Candidate: Dean Arnold | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 3

Level of agreement: 4 out of 5

Climate control is an area yet to be continuously explore. Environmently, we must know it's impact on future generations. However, we know enough so far, to surmise the negativity in some ways, may be devastating to future generations. Therefore, knowing this alone, obligates us presently to act with urgency! Investments in more research to determine the levels of impact are crucial. We owe it to future generations to manage those risks now. Rather than hand them down to them as inheritances that perhaps could have been remedied. As a canidate of color, I understand this in many ways. So does poor Whites who worked in coal mines. Regardless of ethnicity and race, no one should inherit what is known and could be dealt with now, and should be dealt with. But isn't. Solely because of the politics of "money" and "power".

Candidate: Jean Howard-Hill | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 3

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

Absolutely no economy can make up for polluted air and water. We must endeavor to leave the world a better place for our children.

Candidate: Rodney King | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 3

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Donnie Lynn Ownby | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 3

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Edward John Roland | U.S. House of Representatives

The federal government should regulate the development and operation of data centers.

Issue 4

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Charles "Chuck" Fleischmann | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 4

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Anna Golladay | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 4

Level of agreement: 4 out of 5

Candidate: Dean Arnold | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 4

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

Government should regulate data centers only to the degree in which the cause harm of any level to: 1. The health of humans 2. The impact on the environment 3. The interference on the ability to power the electrical grid, how it impacts the water supple, if it causes disruption to the environment and any other harm, including human impact.

Candidate: Jean Howard-Hill | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 4

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

Data centers like other very invasive technology should be operated with guardrail that protect the people who have to live with it.

Candidate: Rodney King | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 4

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Donnie Lynn Ownby | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 4

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Edward John Roland | U.S. House of Representatives

The government should direct more funding towards the expansion of healthcare services and hospitals in rural areas.

Issue 5

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Charles "Chuck" Fleischmann | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 5

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Anna Golladay | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 5

Level of agreement: 3 out of 5

Candidate: Dean Arnold | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 5

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

It is not a matter more funding. It is a mandate of adequate funding! Far, far too long, rural areas have played a role of "step child funding" in catching up in many cases of modern day care, provided in many urban facilities. Causing patients to be transported to medical facilities outside of the reach of family while patients who are critically ill are being cared for, and need family as that extra layer of healing suport. Therefore YES! I STRONGLY SUPPORT and will do ALL I can in this endeavor to make it happen. Having suddenly lost my husband at such a young age, I cannot image, what it would be like, not having others be afforded EVERY EFFORT to ensure everything has been done to keep their love ones alive. So YES, this should be a part of the expansion of healthcare services and hospitals in rural areas.

Candidate: Jean Howard-Hill | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 5

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

Health care is a right that has been plundered by greedy trolls. We could have universal health care for half the cost we a paying for healthcare that leaves 30 million uninsure and five hundred thousand bankrupt every year.

Candidate: Rodney King | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 5

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Donnie Lynn Ownby | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 5

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Edward John Roland | U.S. House of Representatives

The best way to ensure constituents have access to affordable healthcare is by supporting policies that expand federally funded programs.

Issue 6

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Charles "Chuck" Fleischmann | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 6

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Anna Golladay | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 6

Level of agreement: 3 out of 5

Candidate: Dean Arnold | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 6

Level of agreement: 0 out of 5

Candidate: Jean Howard-Hill | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 6

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

A single payer system provided by the government could save Trillions off the cost of healthcare annually.

Candidate: Rodney King | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 6

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Donnie Lynn Ownby | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 6

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Edward John Roland | U.S. House of Representatives

The US should prioritize domestic concerns like inflation and cost of living, over international affairs.

Issue 7

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Charles "Chuck" Fleischmann | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 7

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Anna Golladay | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 7

Level of agreement: 4 out of 5

Stop interventions. Keep our soldiers here.

Candidate: Dean Arnold | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 7

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

Candidate: Jean Howard-Hill | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 7

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

America First. There are those things we do for other countries that makes America safer.

Candidate: Rodney King | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 7

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Donnie Lynn Ownby | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 7

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Edward John Roland | U.S. House of Representatives

Local police and law enforcement should be required to work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Issue 8

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Charles "Chuck" Fleischmann | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 8

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Anna Golladay | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 8

Level of agreement: 3 out of 5

Candidate: Dean Arnold | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 8

Level of agreement: 3 out of 5

Only if they work within the law to fairly enforce immigration policies. Of which presently under the present administration has been proven not to be the case.

Candidate: Jean Howard-Hill | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 8

Level of agreement: 3 out of 5

When the enforcement of American laws protect the American people all law enforcement should enforce the laws.

Candidate: Rodney King | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 8

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Donnie Lynn Ownby | U.S. House of Representatives

Issue 8

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Edward John Roland | U.S. House of Representatives

Tennessee House

District 32

Ali Simpson

Tennessee State House

District: 32

Party: Democrat

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Jack L. Stockton

Tennessee State House

District: 32

Party: Republican

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I believe the election process is fair and secure.

Issue 1

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

Candidate: Ali Simpson | Tennessee State House

Issue 1

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Jack L. Stockton | Tennessee State House

Election/voter fraud is currently a serious problem in the United States.

Issue 2

Level of agreement: 0 out of 5

Candidate: Ali Simpson | Tennessee State House

Issue 2

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Jack L. Stockton | Tennessee State House

State lawmakers should pass legislation to regulate the development and operation of data centers.

Issue 3

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

Candidate: Ali Simpson | Tennessee State House

Issue 3

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Jack L. Stockton | Tennessee State House

The best way to ensure constituents have access to affordable healthcare is by supporting policies that expand state-funded programs, rather than relying on the federal government.

Issue 4

Level of agreement: 3 out of 5

When we pay federal income taxes, services like healthcare should be what we get in return. We should benefit from the taxes that we pay to the federal government. I believe health care funding should come from both state and federal initiatives.

Candidate: Ali Simpson | Tennessee State House

Issue 4

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Jack L. Stockton | Tennessee State House

State lawmakers should direct more funding towards the expansion of healthcare services and hospitals in rural areas.

Issue 5

Level of agreement: 5 out of 5

Candidate: Ali Simpson | Tennessee State House

Issue 5

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Jack L. Stockton | Tennessee State House

Local police and law enforcement should be required to work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Issue 6

Level of agreement: 1 out of 5

To force law enforcement to always comply with a federal agency is taking away a lot local control. While there may be some circumstances when they should work together, requiring it in all circumstances is too black and white. With the rise of things like Flock cameras, these collaborations seem like a back door to increasingly surveil all Americans.

Candidate: Ali Simpson | Tennessee State House

Issue 6

Level of agreement: ?

Candidate did not respond.

Candidate: Jack L. Stockton | Tennessee State House