Michele Reneau
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michele Reneau
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 27
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
College of Charleston, Charleston, SC, BA Political Science, 1999
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, Masters Public Administration, 2003
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Weston A Price Foundation, Chattanooga Chapter Leader, Isaiah 117 House
Fundraising Volunteer, Chattanooga Republican Women, Corresponding Secretary, Caring for America Committee
Calvary Chapel Chattanooga, Harvest Playground
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (4)
Tennessee Right to Life
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Tennessee
Restore Liberty
Moms for America Action
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)
Tennessee Right to Life
Restoring Liberty
Moms for America
Tennessee Voter Guide
Tennessee Gunowners
OTHER INFORMATION
Michele Reneau article and issue stances on The Tennessee Conservative
Candidate
has committed support for term limits on Congress by signing the Term Limits Convention Pledge. U.S. Term Limits. 20 May 2024.
Michele Reneau completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Abortion is the direct, intentional killing of a pre-born child. Medical treatments necessary to save the life of the mother are not the same as abortion. An alternative to an abortion is to deliver the baby. Pre-born children deserve equal protection and equal rights.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
While chemical abortion drugs are legal in TN only before a heartbeat is found, a woman should consult with a medical doctor so they can have full informed consent due to the more complex risk of complications such as hemorrhaging.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Market forces should determine wages to avoid job losses, reduction of work hours or increases in prices. Reducing regulations, lowering taxes, & fostering a business-friendly environment are more effective ways to improve wages & living standards.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None. As decided in South Bay United Pentecostal Church v. Newsom, Governor of California, Feb 2021, people have a constitutional right to worship in their churches without the government's interference by closing them.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. The right to bodily autonomy is fundamental right of making decisions about their own body without interference from government or other individuals.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. The relationship between the United States and Israel is multifaceted and encompasses strategic, security, economic, and cultural dimensions. It is rooted in shared interests, values, and a long history of cooperation, and it remains a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Yes. A secure border is essential for preventing the entry of unauthorized individuals who may pose security threats to the United States, including potential terrorists, criminals, and drug traffickers. Illegal immigration has negative economic impacts, such as depressing wages, displacing American workers, rising housing prices due to limited supply, and straining public resources.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Choose not to answer
Parents, not the government, know what is best for their children and should have the freedom to choose the right educational path—whether it be public, private, or homeschool. The proposal of state funded education outside of public schools is complicated and I will need to see the proposed bill language before making a decision.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
I support civil unions for non-traditional marriages.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
As a Christian, I have placed my faith in Jesus and the Bible as the Word of God.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is discrimination against a person based on race/ethnicity. It is not the major threat to domestic security. Historically, cultural division has been used to usher in Marxism. The real domestic threats right now are the economy with crippling inflation and illegal immigration overwhelming resources and bringing in crime & drugs.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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
Biological males are created differently and this creates an unfair advantage in women's sports, an area that women have fought to have recognized with the respect they deserve. To allow biological males into private spaces such as bathrooms, locker rooms, women's shelters, or prison puts women in immediate risk of harm and should never be permitted.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
A,C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear and fossil fuels.
ABOUT YOU
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Rights are granted by God. The purpose of government is to secure those rights. Also to maintain order and security, protect property rights and preserve individual liberty.
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
As a Constitutional Conservative, I believe in limited government, adherence to the Constitution, protection of individual liberty, and respect for traditional values.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Preventing violent felons or illegal immigrants from owning weapons is important for public safety.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Choose not to answer
I support local decision-making as some schools may make a different decision based on the needs of that particular school as there are schools that cannot afford School Resource Officers (SRO) in the state.
