Jimmy Matlock (R)
Candidate Overview
Background/Experience
Lifelong Tennessean, conservative leader, and successful business owner with a proven record of service to his community and state.
Represented District 21 in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019, serving in the 105th through 109th General Assemblies. During his time in office, he served on key committees including State and Local Government, Transportation, and Public Safety
Represented District 21 in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019, serving in the 105th through 109th General Assemblies. During his time in office, he served on key committees including State and Local Government, Transportation, and Public Safety
Detailed Platform
Economic Development & Fiscal Conservatism
- His platform emphasizes business-friendly economic policies. He highlights his legislative history dealing with state budget and economic growth, which previously earned him the NFIB "Guardian of Business" and "Taxpayer Hero" awards.
Property Rights Protection
- Strong defense of private property rights
- Opposition to forced annexation
Infrastructure & Transportation
- Prioritizes transportation policy and regional infrastructure improvements to support local growth
Education Policy
- Campaign is aligned with education initiatives centered on academic outcomes, having received backing from advocacy groups like Tennesseans for Student Success for his record of prioritizing students during his previous time in the State House.
- His platform emphasizes business-friendly economic policies. He highlights his legislative history dealing with state budget and economic growth, which previously earned him the NFIB "Guardian of Business" and "Taxpayer Hero" awards.
Property Rights Protection
- Strong defense of private property rights
- Opposition to forced annexation
Infrastructure & Transportation
- Prioritizes transportation policy and regional infrastructure improvements to support local growth
Education Policy
- Campaign is aligned with education initiatives centered on academic outcomes, having received backing from advocacy groups like Tennesseans for Student Success for his record of prioritizing students during his previous time in the State House.
Affiliations/Endorsements
Tennesseans for Student Success
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Other Notes
Sponcored bill to prohibit cities from adopting “Sanctuary” Status - TN HB2315
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