Justin Lafferty (R)
Candidate Overview
Detailed Platform
Low Taxes
Education
- Technology is likely the most dynamic force our educational system has ever experienced. It is more important now than ever before for our schools to be equipped with the resources necessary to keep our children ahead in these rapidly changing times. To advance the future of TN children, our teachers in all grades must keep up with advanced learning methods that include technology of the future.
- i.e. AI
- Vocational School
Public Records
- “According to recent audits, some government agencies in Tennessee are making it challenging for people to access public records which can violate state law of open access.
That we have to pass a law to require government agencies to provide access to public records reinforces the fact that government has forgotten its place. Our government was instituted to serve the people. Not the other way around.
- These agency managers that continue to impede the publics right to know should take notice. There is a rising tide against a high handed government. People recognize they are the ones paying for the salaries, the insurance and the pensions of the people causing the frustration. It's time these agencies recognize it as well.
Pro Guns
- Strongly supports Second Amendment rights, favoring responsible gun ownership over implementing new gun control legislation
Health care
- Aims to reduce government involvement in healthcare, allow the sale of insurance policies across state lines, and end frivolous medical lawsuits
Life/Values
- Faith
- Family
- Community
- Pledges to protect anti-abortion policies, defund Planned Parenthood, and limit government reach into schools and religious organizations
Regulation
- Cut unnecessary regulations
Immigration
- Supports the enforcement of strict border protection and laws centered around legal assimilation
Transportation
- Prioritizes maintaining and improving state infrastructure to handle explosive regional growth and support manufacturing industries
Education
- Technology is likely the most dynamic force our educational system has ever experienced. It is more important now than ever before for our schools to be equipped with the resources necessary to keep our children ahead in these rapidly changing times. To advance the future of TN children, our teachers in all grades must keep up with advanced learning methods that include technology of the future.
- i.e. AI
- Vocational School
Public Records
- “According to recent audits, some government agencies in Tennessee are making it challenging for people to access public records which can violate state law of open access.
That we have to pass a law to require government agencies to provide access to public records reinforces the fact that government has forgotten its place. Our government was instituted to serve the people. Not the other way around.
- These agency managers that continue to impede the publics right to know should take notice. There is a rising tide against a high handed government. People recognize they are the ones paying for the salaries, the insurance and the pensions of the people causing the frustration. It's time these agencies recognize it as well.
Pro Guns
- Strongly supports Second Amendment rights, favoring responsible gun ownership over implementing new gun control legislation
Health care
- Aims to reduce government involvement in healthcare, allow the sale of insurance policies across state lines, and end frivolous medical lawsuits
Life/Values
- Faith
- Family
- Community
- Pledges to protect anti-abortion policies, defund Planned Parenthood, and limit government reach into schools and religious organizations
Regulation
- Cut unnecessary regulations
Immigration
- Supports the enforcement of strict border protection and laws centered around legal assimilation
Transportation
- Prioritizes maintaining and improving state infrastructure to handle explosive regional growth and support manufacturing industries
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Other Notes
Sponsored bill to remove university tenure
- https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/16/tennessee-legislators-aim-to-end-state-universities-from-giving-tenure/88589191007/
Against teaching Systemic Racism in schools
- https://www.wbir.com/article/news/politics/knoxville-state-lawmaker-sparks-social-media-controversy-after-comments-about-black-history/51-3c8d6360-728a-40cc-9729-cd7375da54cd
- https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/16/tennessee-legislators-aim-to-end-state-universities-from-giving-tenure/88589191007/
Against teaching Systemic Racism in schools
- https://www.wbir.com/article/news/politics/knoxville-state-lawmaker-sparks-social-media-controversy-after-comments-about-black-history/51-3c8d6360-728a-40cc-9729-cd7375da54cd
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