Governor of Tennessee

Her campaign says she is 100 percent pro-life and has supported legislation to help end federal funding of abortion.

Platform says she would repeal Tennessee's near-total abortion ban and sign an executive order protecting doctors from prosecution.

“I’m pro-life.”

Under 'Abortion' on his campaign website

“Ultimately, health care decisions should lie with the patient and the doctor, and the issues of morality need to have social supports around them so we can save as many lives as possible in this state”

Speaking to the Tennessee Lookout, Sept. 2026; the article also reports she 'believes all life is sacred' and has criticized the state's abortion ban

“Making abortions illegal doesn't stop them. It makes them costlier, riskier, and later, the opposite of what the law claimed to protect.”

On his campaign platform page, under 'Restore Medical Privacy'

Platform calls for universal background checks on all gun sales, red flag laws, closing domestic violence loopholes and free gun locks.

His campaign site says he would support rewriting Tennessee's handgun-carry law so that lawful carry by law-abiding adults is the default, with narrow restrictions.

His platform proposes universal background checks, safe-storage requirements and a court process to temporarily remove firearms from someone in crisis.

Says she backs President Trump's immigration policy and mass deportations, and will ensure sanctuary cities never have a home in Tennessee.

Would sign an executive order on day one to end Tennessee Highway Patrol and law enforcement cooperation with ICE and ban ICE from state buildings.

“If someone is here illegally and commits violent crimes, they shouldn’t be in our communities, and the state should be working to see they aren’t.”

Under 'Immigration' on his campaign website

“Illegal immigrants/ English only”

Item 6 on his campaign website's list of major issues in Tennessee

His platform proposes repealing Tennessee laws that require sheriffs to act on federal immigration enforcement.

“I support those that wish to start a new life in America, but like my mom, everyone needs to come and document it as our legal system requires.”

On his campaign website's issues page

“Housing: Make It Cheaper to Build the Smaller House.”

Heading of his housing plan on his campaign website

His platform proposes allowing duplexes by right.

His platform proposes worldwide combined reporting for multistate corporations and restoring the franchise tax base, to pay for ending the grocery tax.

Would expand Medicaid to cover more working families, keep rural hospitals open and protect TennCare.

“Healthcare should be about keeping people healthy, not profiting off them getting sick.”

Under 'Rural Healthcare' on his campaign website

“Establish a state reinsurance structure”

Listed as a key goal under 'Healthcare Affordability Reform' on his campaign website

“ensure healthcare and housing for all”

From the home page of his campaign website

His platform proposes covering poor adults through a federal waiver and fully expanding TennCare once federal funding is confirmed.

“Protecting At-Risk Facilities: Moving beyond temporary grants to create sustainable, long-term funding models that keep rural ERs and maternity wards open.”

On his campaign website's issues page

Platform calls for investing in renewable energy and green jobs and enforcing clean air and water standards.

“We'll also take gas fueling stations and gas-fired heat and power plants off the state's certified green energy list, including existing certifications, so that neither gets tax breaks reserved for clean energy.”

On his campaign platform page

His campaign site lists funding law enforcement among the major issues in Tennessee.

“Support Law Enforcement: Providing our officers with the training and resources they need”

On his campaign website's issues page

Says she supports school choice and will fully implement Tennessee's new school choice law.

Platform says she would fully fund K-12 public education 'not siphon dollars into unaccountable voucher schemes'.

His campaign site says he would keep current voucher recipients enrolled but hold the program at its current size and publish data, rather than expand it.

His platform proposes repealing Tennessee's private school voucher program.

His campaign site says he is concerned about universal school vouchers and would take a 'public first' approach, while respecting parents' right to choose private or home schooling.

His platform proposes raising Tennessee's minimum wage from $12 to $21 an hour over four years.

“We live in a modern society, and so while we can have Tennessee first and America first policies, we don’t make those policies in a vacuum”

Speaking about farmers affected by federal tariffs, per the Tennessee Lookout, Nov. 2025

“provide tariff buffer grants so trade disruptions don't wipe out Tennessee farmers.”

On his campaign platform page

Day-one plan uses $50 million of TANF funds to clear the child care waitlist; platform also proposes universal pre-K and more affordable child care.

“The price is high because there are not enough seats. So the fix is to build more of them.”

Under 'Child Care' on his campaign website

“Cover childcare costs for every working Tennessee family earning up to $99,000, with parents free to choose center-based, home-based, or faith-based providers.”

On his campaign platform page

Says she introduced legislation to reverse federal rules that would let biological males compete in women's sports and will make sure girls' sports are protected.

His campaign site says letting male-bodied athletes compete in women's categories takes opportunities from girls, and that Tennessee law should reflect that.