
Dennis H. Beavers
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dennis H. Beavers
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary and Judicial General
Race
State Senate, Dist., 1
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, BA in Science, 1993-1995
Hiwassee College, Madisonville, Associate of Arts, 1991-1993
McMinn County High School, Athens, Graduate, 1988-1991
WORK & MILITARY
Farmer, Consultant, Insurance Agent, Owner, 2000-2026
AFFILIATIONS
McMinn County Republican Party, Past Republican Party Treasurer, 1994-1998
Rogers Creek PTO, Active member, 2022-2026
Thomas Hamilton Masonic Lodge 317, Member, 2024-2026
Fraternity Masonic Lodge 145, Past Secretary, 2015-2026
Pleasant Hill Methodist Church, Member, 2020-2026
Rogers Creek Elementary School PTO, Member, 2021-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Tennessee State Senate Dist 1, 2026-
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
The Tennessee Conservative
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Did not answer
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Business owners/ Farmers should decide the wage. Government should rarely get involved.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
I will defend private property rights in Tennessee
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. We need to file for waivers like other states to add items or delete certain items from the USDA snap programs. Many legislatures across the county are doing this. 2. Reform public schools cir and take over failing systems to give our kids a better education. 3.Have an accountability clause in every state funded program (ex school vouchers). 4. Adopt and update new ethics/professional standards. 5. Have a new (TDOGE )Tennessee Department of Government Efficiency on all government spending.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Freedom of Religion not Freedom from Religion.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of many businesses in past case history and we should file new bills for consideration accordingly.
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
With many American planning and investments for future. I would pick C because as a country/state we should have efforts to take care of older citizens. The medicaid and Medicare programs if properly audited are good programs. We need to be sure they are maintained by proper auditing and prosecute those who abuse monies from our seniors and those who need care. We might change to improve coverages and update.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Disagree
Health issues should be private and personal.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
China has been a bad player for our agricultural markets as well. They have tried to manipulate many markets that need to be stable for our state and country to function well.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Israel is an important ally for the US. Regional peace in mid east must be maintained by having Israel as strong ally.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
Only legal individuals need to be in the United States
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
We need to upgrade and work at fixing public education . We need to make sure the pendulum does not swing so far one way that we through out the baby with bathwater.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
Only our country should fund our students education. Only constitutional supporting groups/individuals should be allowed to fund scholarships and fellowships.
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I have been a Christian since from an early age. My family has always taught the importance of God, Family, Country. I have been active in church for many years and have published several church song books for many congregations.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with President Trump's stance on updating our voting procedures to have ID's for all voting.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
We need to be good stewards of what God has given us.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
We need to update our hydro water producing areas to produce clean electricity for the demands of the next generation.
ABOUT YOU
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
I am a Constitutional Republican
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
NO
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
NO
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
To keep the peace in our communities and go by the laws that are adopted by the legislatures.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
No one should be allowed in our country that has this as a fundamental belief. This is in direct conflict with our Constitution, Bill of Rights and the 10 Commandments.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
For the most part none. We need to make sure mental fitness has been checked.
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