Karen Gertz
Karen Gertz Karen Gertz earned a bachelor's degree from Maryville College in 2000. Her career experience includes working as a technical writer and in quality assurance and auditing within the science industry.
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“I am a staunch advocate for both reproductive rights and LGBTQIA+ rights. Bodily autonomy is a fundamental human right, including the right to abortion, IVF, and birth control. Equal treatment under the law is a fundamental right, and the rights of Tennesseans should not be restricted based on orientation or who a person chooses to love. We must do everything possible to ensure that equal rights are unequivocally upheld by Tennessee law.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “I'm an advocate for the education and safety of Tennessee children. Public schools need to be fully funded to ensure they can attract quality educators by providing appropriate compensation, along with other resources to provide the best education to students. Public funds should not be diverted to any voucher program. We also need common sense gun safety legislation to protect our children.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “I'm an advocate for the expansion of Medicaid. The refusal of our current Tennessee legislature to expand Medicaid has been detrimental to the health of hundreds of thousands of Tennesseans. The expansion of Medicaid would reduce hospital closures in rural areas and allow many of the uninsured to receive healthcare, as well as provide care for those struggling with mental illness and substance abuse issues. We must move forward with legislation that benefits the health of all Tennesseans, regardless of income.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)Tom Stinnett
Tom Stinnett Tom Stinnett earned a bachelor's degree from East Tennessee State University. His career experience includes working as a STEM teacher.
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“Tom is now running for the state house to keep serving our community and protect the conservative values we hold dear. His word is his bond and Tom Stinnett will never embarrass Blount County.”
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