Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives - District 18 in 2026 Tennessee Primary Election.
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Get StartedWomen’s reproductive rights aren’t under attack in Tennessee — they’re gone. Deciding when to start a family is between a woman and her family, doctor, and faith. Not the government. I will take a stand and fight to reverse this disturbing trend and do everything I can through the power of my voice, legislation, and community involvement to stand up for Tennessee’s women. Learn more
Require Cost-of-Living Impact Statements for major legislation and regulations. Learn more
Lower the cost of living and expand opportunity without raising taxes. Learn more
I will advocate for our tax dollars to have the highest impact for both the benefit of our students and for the improvement of our workforce across our state. Learn more
Our state-funded educational institutions like the University of Tennessee, Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Pellissippi State, and Tennessee School for the Deaf are pillars in our community that deserve more support through an advocate in Nashville. Learn more
We need to work harder to improve our public education system and fix what is wrong with it. This requires properly funding our schools, supporting our Educators, and taking a serious look at how our testing programs advance student performance, not just results. Learn more
It’s beyond time to move the needle on common sense gun laws that keep Tennesseans safe. That means having a conversation about what specific safety measures should be enacted and returning to a normal place where we require and expect those with handguns to have passed a basic permit class. Learn more
I will advocate for the fiscally responsible decision to expand Medicaid. Learn more
East Tennessee is in need of a mental health hospital; the closest state-funded mental health institution is over 100 miles away. I intend to work in a bipartisan way to ensure folks in need of this help can receive it closer to home. Learn more
Reward communities that increase housing supply. Learn more
Reduce unnecessary zoning and permitting delays. Learn more
I'll fight for practical, data-driven transportation solutions that reduce congestion, improve safety, and support East Tennessee's continued growth. Because spending less time in traffic and more time with your family shouldn't be a partisan issue. Learn more
I remember when I moved to Knoxville, people said you could get anywhere you needed to be in about 15 minutes. I'm ready to work with the Senate and House Transportation Committees as well as TDOT to quickly increase signage on Alcoa Highway which will help drivers and local businesses and improve congestion relief on Northshore, Pellissipi Parkway, and I-40. Learn more
A refundable Child Tax Credit targeted to middle- and lower-income families. Learn more
Eliminating the grocery sales tax will help families across our state save up to 400 a year. Learn more
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