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Jerry Sexton
House District35
Incumbent
Republican
Bean Station
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Candidate is running unopposed in the General Election.
SURVEY QUESTIONS
Would you support or oppose legislation that would prohibit abortion except when necessary to prevent the death of the mother?
Support
Would you support or oppose legislation that would make sexual orientation a new protected class under Tennessee’s civil rights laws?
Oppose
Would you support or oppose legislation that would make gender identity/expression a new protected class under Tennessee’s civil rights laws?
Oppose
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?
Oppose
Would you support or oppose legislation that would establish a $15 per hour minimum wage in Tennessee?
Oppose
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?
Oppose
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?
Oppose
Would you support or oppose legislation, like Insure Tennessee, that would expand Medicaid coverage in TN beyond the Medicaid eligible population?
Oppose
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?
Support
Do you support or oppose the legalization of marijuana for recreational use?
Oppose
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?
Oppose
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?
Oppose
ESSAY QUESTIONS
Explain your view of state government’s role in relation to economic growth and/or job creation.
The government does not create jobs. The private sector creates jobs. The government’s role is to create an environment that is conducive for job creation by keeping taxes at a minimum and reducing burdensome regulations on the private sector.
Explain your views regarding the roles state government and parents have in elementary and secondary education.
The state government will fund education but must empower local communities to best determine how those funds are spent, and local school boards deserve authority to regulate the content of the curricula as they are elected by local citizens and best reflect the values and desires of the community and parents. Parents are ultimately responsible for deciding what type of education is best for their children (private school, public school, charter school or home school) and government must not impede upon this authority.
What is one of the most satisfying things you have ever done or accomplished and what made it so satisfying to you?
One of the most satisfying things I have accomplished during my time in the Tennessee General Assembly is sponsoring and championing the Bible Bill that was ultimately passed by the Tennessee House and Senate. According to two independent polls, Tennesseans wanted to see this bill passed into law. It is my job to listen and act on the will of the People.
What personal qualities or experiences do you think will best serve you in your role as a state legislator?
I have a servant’s heart and strive to put constituent services first as a legislator. I have also had the privilege of serving as a pastor of a local church for 25 years and owning my own manufacturing company for over 30 years. I have been able to gain experiences that serve me well in my capacity as representative.
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?
Although we passed the Bible Bill in the Tennessee House and Senate, it was not signed into law by the Governor. Unfortunately, the veto override fell just short of the necessary number to pass the House.
