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Travis Staten
House District78
New
Democrat
Dickson
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Candidate is running in a contested General Election.
SURVEY QUESTIONS
Would you support or oppose legislation that would prohibit abortion except when necessary to prevent the death of the mother?
Undecided
Would you support or oppose legislation that would make sexual orientation a new protected class under Tennessee’s civil rights laws?
Support
Would you support or oppose legislation that would make gender identity/expression a new protected class under Tennessee’s civil rights laws?
Support
Would you support or oppose a bill to amend Tennessee’s marriage statute to expressly authorize the issuance of marriage licenses to two people of the same sex?
Support
Would you support or oppose legislation that would establish a $15 per hour minimum wage in Tennessee?
Undecided
Do you support or oppose the proposition that a person should be allowed by law to use the bathroom or locker room that corresponds to the gender they identify with?
Support
Would you support or oppose a law creating the office of Solicitor General, a lawyer to serve as the state’s advocate in the court systems, to be appointed by the General Assembly?
Support
Do you support or oppose the U.S. Department of Justice redefining the word “sex” to also include gender identity for purposes of Title VII and Title IX?
Support
Would you support or oppose legislation, like Insure Tennessee, that would expand Medicaid coverage in TN beyond the Medicaid eligible population?
Support
Would you support or oppose legislation that would prohibit state courts or any local government from ordering a privately owned business to participate in activities associated with solemnization or celebration of a marriage through the provision of goods or services if participating would violate their beliefs regarding the nature of marriage?
Undecided
Do you support or oppose the legalization of marijuana for recreational use?
Undecided
Would you support or oppose legislation to award all of Tennessee’s Electors in a presidential election to the Party of the candidate who wins the national popular vote?
Oppose
Do you support or oppose the legalization of horse racing tracks in Tennessee at which bets can be placed on races?
Support
Would you support or oppose a nominee to the TN Supreme Court if there is credible evidence that the nominee believes the state or federal constitution should be viewed or interpreted as a “living” document?
Support
ESSAY QUESTIONS
Explain your view of state government’s role in relation to economic growth and/or job creation.
Tennessee has such a rich vibrant economy. From agriculture and the automotive industry to mining and even technology; Tennessee's economy is rather diverse. And like Its economy, the people, their education, and backgrounds are equally as diverse. The State of Tennessee bares the role of attracting new employment opportunities to Tennessee. This helps stimulate economical growth and stability. By pairing the people of Tennessee with existing and new employment opportunities; we stimulate growth in our neighborhoods, in our communities, within the state and even beyond our borders. Several Fortune 500 companies have made the ultimate investment by naming Tennessee as their headquarters.
Explain your views regarding the roles state government and parents have in elementary and secondary education.
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What is one of the most satisfying things you have ever done or accomplished and what made it so satisfying to you?
Saving lives & Rebuilding Lives
What personal qualities or experiences do you think will best serve you in your role as a state legislator?
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What bill passed in the last General Assembly that you would have voted against and why, or what bill did not pass in the last General Assembly that you wish had passed and why?
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