
Deanna McLaughlin
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Deanna McLaughlin
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 75
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
CLARK COLLEGE, VANCOUVER, N/A, N/A
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY TENNESSEE REPUBLICAN PARTY, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER & PARTY MEMBER SINCE 2003, MONTGOMERY COUNTY TENNEESSEE REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB
PAST PRESIDENT & CURRENT ASSOCIATE MEMBER, RED RIVER REPUBLICAN WOME'S CLUB, PAST VICE PRESIDENT & CURRENT MEMBER
CLARKSVILLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TENNESSEE CRIME STOPPERS, CHAIRMAN & BOARD MEMBER SINCE 2015, CLARKSVILLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TRAFFIC SAFETY TASK FORCE
TASK FORCE MEMBER 2019-PRESENT, 1-101 AVIATION, FT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY, FAMILY READINESS GROUP LEADER 2001-2006
LEADERSHIP CLARKSVILLE, GRADUATED 2010, CLARKSVILLE CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY
GRADUATED 2016, TENNESSEE MILITARY INTERSTATE CHILDREN'S COMPACT COMMISSION, TENNESSEE COMMISSIONER 2011-PRESENT
CLARKSVILLE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, MEMBER 2014-2016
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
CLARKSVILLE TENNESSEE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER, 2007-2018
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
N/A
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Jay Dean Reedy
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
TENNESSEE STATE REPRESENTATIVE JAY REEDY, DISTRICT 74
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
TO SAVE THE LIFE OF THE MOTHER OR IF THE MOTHER BECAME PREGNANT DUE TO SEXUAL ASSAULT OR INCEST.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
LESS TAXES ON INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL BUSINESSES
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
BY LAW THE TENNESSEE BUDGET MUST BE BALANCED. I WOULD LOOK AT WAYS TO REDUCE FRIVOLOUS SPENDING.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
TENNESSEE PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS BASED ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
IF THE CHURCH LEADERSHIP HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN A HEINOUS CRIME
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. Both programs need to be revamped.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY WITH AN OPT-OUT OPTION
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
HAVE STRONG MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE PROGRAMS TO REMAIN ON THE OFFENSE FROM ANY AND ALL POTENTIAL TERRORIST THREATS
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
FIRST AND FOREMOST, PERSONS WHO GO THROUGH THE OFFICIAL IMMIGRATION PROCESS INCLUDING PASSING A BACKGROUND CHECK (DO NOT HAVE A CRIMINAL HISTORY AND WHERE IN THE WORLD) AND PERSONS WHO PASS A MEDICAL EXAM.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
ONLY PUBLICLY APPROVED CHARTER SCHOOLS SHOULD RECEIVE GOVERNMENT FUNDING
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Choose not to answer
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I AM A CHRISTIAN AND ACCEPT PEOPLE BASED ON THEIR CHARACTER.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
NONE. I AGREE WITH TENNESSEE'S RULES AND GUIDELINES.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
YES. I AM FOR PEACEFUL PROTESTING. I AM AGAINST THE DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY AND PHYSICAL HARM TO PEOPLE.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
TO CREATE A BUDGET FOR THE USE OF TAX DOLLARS THAT DOES NOT CREATE ADDITIONAL BURDENS ON ITS CITIZENS. TO CREATE/CHANGE LAWS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE CITIZENS. TO FOLLOW THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES. TO DEFEND THE COUNTRY AGAINST ATTACKS BY MAINTAINING A STRONG MILITARY AND NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
https://www.montgomerycountytngop.org/executive-committee https://www.tn.gov/former-governor-haslam/news/2011/10/28/haslam-makes-appointments-to-boards-and-commissions1.html https://www.tn.gov/former-governor-haslam/news/2015/5/19/haslam-makes-appointments-to-state-boards-and-commissions.html https://clarksvillenow.com/local/rep-jay-reedy-endorses-deanna-mclaughlin-for-new-district-75-seat-opinion/ https://www.tn.gov/governor/news/2019/6/28/gov--bill-lee-announces-appointees-to-key-boards-and-commissions-.html https://www.wkms.org/news-archive/2011-04-29/clarksville-moves-to-ban-synthetic-drugs-inside-city https://www.tn.gov/news/2012/5/1/tdot-announces-pedestrian-safety-project-in-clarksville.html
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
NO. I HAVE NEVER BEEN ARRESTED OR CHARGED WITH A CRIME.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I AM A PERSON OF MY WORD. I WILL ALWAYS WORK HARD FOR THE PEOPLE OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TENNESSEE. I AM ACCESSIBLE AND TRANSPARENT. I WILL KEEP THE CITIZENS INFORMED THROUGH NEWSLETTERS, TOWN HALL MEETINGS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. I AM A FIRM BELIEVER IN THE IDEA OF SERVANT LEADERSHIP. I UNDERSTAND THAT AS AN ELECTED OFFICIAL, MY PRIORITIES ARE THOSE OF MY CONSTITUENTS.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
UNATTENDED GUNS MUST BE SECURED SO THAT THEY AREN'T ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
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