
Teresa Kirkham
Republican | Tennessee
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Teresa Kirkham
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 32
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Roane County High School, Kingston, High school diploma, 1976
University of Tennessee Certified Public Administrator, Knoxville
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Member The Grove Baptist Church, Harriman Rotary Club
President/Board Member, Rockwood Civitan Club, President/Board of DIrectors
Roane County Association of Women Executives, President/Board of Directors, Roane County Chamber of Commerce Athena Award
Woman of the year winner, Roane County Chamber of Commerce, Past Board Member
Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers, Board Member, Tennessee Assessor of the Year
East Tennessee Assessor Association, Board Member
National Rifle Association
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Roane County Assessor of Property, 19
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Bob Corker (2006)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2010)
Weston Wamp (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am 100% pro-life and believe that life begins at conception.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am 100% pro-life and believe that life begins at conception.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Planned Parenthood should never receive one penny of taxpayer money.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Planned Parenthood should never receive one penny of taxpayer money.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We should always be looking at ways to lower taxes. I will never support a tax increase.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We should always be looking at ways to lower taxes. I will never support a tax increase.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Every government has wasteful spending. We need to conduct an annual audit of state government to find areas of waste that can be cut from the budget.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Every government has wasteful spending. We need to conduct an annual audit of state government to find areas of waste that can be cut from the budget.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
I support Tennessee Promise, which provides opportunities for students to attend 2-year community and technical college free of charge, but that should not be expanded to all four year colleges and universities.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
I support Tennessee Promise, which provides opportunities for students to attend 2-year community and technical college free of charge, but that should not be expanded to all four year colleges and universities.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is a foundation of our country and I will always protect the right of Christians to worship and practice our faith.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is a foundation of our country and I will always protect the right of Christians to worship and practice our faith.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never. The first amendment protects freedom of religion. The government cannot and should not be allowed to close churches.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never. The first amendment protects freedom of religion. The government cannot and should not be allowed to close churches.
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.
Medicare and Medicaid should remain available, but no other tax-payer funded programs are necessary.
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.
Medicare and Medicaid should remain available, but no other tax-payer funded programs are necessary.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
No entity should ever be allowed to require COVID-19 vaccinations.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
No entity should ever be allowed to require COVID-19 vaccinations.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
1. Secure our southern border by finishing the wall! 2. Empower law enforcement in Tennessee by increasing their funding.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
1. Secure our southern border by finishing the wall! 2. Empower law enforcement in Tennessee by increasing their funding.
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.
Strongly Disagree
I am a very strong supporter of Israel.
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.
Strongly Disagree
I am a very strong supporter of Israel.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Build the wall!
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Build the wall!
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We are a nation of immigrants and we are a nation of laws. Illegal immigration must be stopped!
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
We are a nation of immigrants and we are a nation of laws. Illegal immigration must be stopped!
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Parents know what is best for their children, not the government.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Parents know what is best for their children, not the government.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
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
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 agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian who believes in the truth of the Bible and who trusts in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian who believes in the truth of the Bible and who trusts in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Photo identification when voting is essential to election integrity.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Photo identification when voting is essential to election integrity.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Prohibit the use of drop boxes for ballots and require photo identification in all circumstances.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Prohibit the use of drop boxes for ballots and require photo identification in all circumstances.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. Our country was built on our shared values - no matter what color your skin is. We need to get back to teaching our children about the greatness of American and the American dream. The media significantly contributes to the divisions in our country.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. Our country was built on our shared values - no matter what color your skin is. We need to get back to teaching our children about the greatness of American and the American dream. The media significantly contributes to the divisions in our country.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly 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.
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
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.
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The smaller the government the better! The government should exist to secure the rights and freedoms of citizens. Nothing more, nothing less.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The smaller the government the better! The government should exist to secure the rights and freedoms of citizens. Nothing more, nothing less.
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?
Very Conservative
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I am 100% pro-life, a strong supporter of the second amendment, and a lifelong conservative who believes that limited government is the best type of government.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
I am 100% pro-life, a strong supporter of the second amendment, and a lifelong conservative who believes that limited government is the best type of government.
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.
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.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am 100% pro-life, a strong supporter of the second amendment, and a lifelong conservative who believes that limited government is the best type of government.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am 100% pro-life, a strong supporter of the second amendment, and a lifelong conservative who believes that limited government is the best type of government.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I stand with law enforcement and support increasing their pay!
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I stand with law enforcement and support increasing their pay!
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The second amendment is clear: our right to bear arms shall not be infringed.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The second amendment is clear: our right to bear arms shall not be infringed.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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