Jody Barrett

Strongly Agree

I have been and will remain unrelenting in my pro-life stance. I have been endorsed by Tennessee Right to Life in each election since I first ran and won in 2022. The Dobbs decision was issued in the summer of that election, which invoked Tennessee’s trigger ban on abortion. I was the first in that election to give a full-throated endorsement of the Dobbs decision, and I have stood in lock step with TN Right to Life in efforts to protect and defend the state’s law.

Strongly Agree

Never.

Yes. The federal government has a duty to protect innocent life. The 14th Amendment guarantees equal protection under the law, and that should apply to unborn children as well. While states must retain the primary role in regulating abortion, Congress can and should take action to protect life at the federal level. I would support legislation that stops taxpayer funding of abortion, ends federal funding for Planned Parenthood, and ensures that no federal dollars are used to target pregnancy resource centers. Most importantly, I am committed to defending Tennessee’s right to set strong pro-life protections without federal interference from activist judges or bureaucrats. I will always stand for life and work to ensure our laws reflect the dignity of every human being.

Cut wasteful spending, cap government growth, and lower taxes so working families keep more of what they earn. As the most conservative State Rep. in TN history, I have championed legislation that would lower taxes and protect American families.

Strongly Agree

My focus will be simple: fight for the working families of Tennessee. Our district is home to some of the hardest-working men and women anywhere in America. Washington shouldn’t take from working families to benefit the wealthy and well-connected. In Nashville, I’ve already proven I’ll take tough stands to protect our freedoms and oppose redistribution even when it wasn’t popular. Tennesseans don’t want handouts. We don’t want special favors. What we want is freedom and the dignity of work.

No

To me, the separation of church and state means the government cannot create a national religion or silence people of faith. But it does not mean stripping faith from public life. Our rights come from God, not government. That’s why I co-sponsored legislation making July the Month of Prayer, affirming Tennesseans’ right to live, speak, and act according to their faith without interference from Washington.

Strongly Disagree

I strongly disagree. No individual or business should be forced by government to violate their moral or religious beliefs. Religious freedom is a cornerstone of our Constitution, and Tennesseans must be free to live and work according to their faith.

Never. Medical decisions belong to families and individuals, not bureaucrats or employers. I stood against Gov. Lee’s COVID mandates because freedom means respecting personal choice, especially when it comes to health.

Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. I’ll work to lower costs, expand choice, and protect seniors without moving toward government-run healthcare.

C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger.

Strongly Agree

The Chinese Communist Party is the greatest strategic threat to America’s security and prosperity. From stealing our intellectual property and undermining our economy to building military power and spreading propaganda, the CCP seeks to weaken the United States.

Yes. Israel is America’s closest ally in the Middle East and a beacon of democracy in a dangerous region. In the wake of Hamas’ barbaric massacre on October 7, I cosponsored the resolution to affirm Tennessee’s support for the State of Israel, condemned Hamas’s terror attacks, and called on the United States to provide Israel with all necessary assistance in its self-defense.

The decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention stems from woke policies that weaken morale, lack of accountability in leadership, and political interference that distracts from readiness. Add to that inadequate pay, housing, and healthcare for service members, and fewer young Americans feel called to military service. To fix this, we must restore a warrior culture, raise standards, and ensure our troops are respected and supported.

Strongly Agree

I strongly agree. A nation without borders is not a nation. And every state is dealing with the fallout of Biden's radical open-border policies. Don't just take my word for it: I sponsored legislation that created a misdemeanor offense for harboring or hiding illegal immigrants, and I am the only one in this race to call for investigations into Belmont University for harboring illegal immigrants.

America must welcome immigrants who follow the law, respect our culture, and contribute to our nation. Immigration should be legal, orderly, and merit-based, prioritizing those who want to work hard, support themselves, and strengthen our communities.

Agree

I'm a homeschooling dad. I support empowering parents with more control over their children’s education. I opposed Gov. Lee’s voucher program because it was a top-down, lobbyist-driven plan that puts government into our private schools, and the people opposed it. I'm the only candidate to call on the Governor to opt Tennessee into President Trump's school choice program. I’ll continue to back true school choice to put parents first, strengthen local schools, and hold the system accountable.

Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree

Strongly Agree

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and pornography. That’s why I introduced HB 221, creating a private right of action for those harmed by obscene material online, and HB 222, empowering the Attorney General to seek injunctions and penalties against companies that make harmful content accessible to kids. I’ll always defend children’s innocence and stand with parents to keep them safe.

Strongly Disagree

I am a Christian, and my faith shapes every part of my life: how I raise my family, serve my neighbors, and how I lead. I believe in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, and he has guided me through life’s battles, from my service to my community to my work in the legislature and now in this campaign. My wife, Holly, and I homeschool our kids to ground them in faith-centric education. In the legislature, I’ve stood firm for life, religious liberty, and traditional values, even when it wasn’t popular. At the heart of this campaign is a calling: that I can help preserve a nation where we put God first, defend religious liberty, protect life, and honor God in how I serve the people of Tennessee.

Strongly Disagree

National voter ID should be the law of the land.

Strongly Disagree

I strongly oppose abolishing the Electoral College. It protects the voice of states like Tennessee from being drowned out by big liberal cities on the coasts.

Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree

As a husband and proud father of two amazing daughters, I know what a woman is. I have signed the Stand with Women Commitment and am proud to stand with Riley Gaines and Independent Women’s Voice in the fight against the woke left mob that is hell bent on forcing their sick transgender ideology on the rest of us.

Strongly Disagree

The most reliable energy sources are abundant, affordable, and homegrown: oil, natural gas, coal, and nuclear.I’ll fight to unleash American energy production and make the U.S. energy independent again.

Very Conservative

I’ve been ranked the most conservative State Representative in Tennessee history, earning two perfect 100% scores from independent groups grading conservative voting records. But it’s not just about my record as the most conservative candidate in this race. It’s about courage. I’ve stood firm for our values, even when the full force of the D.C. machine and political insiders tried to pressure me to bend the knee. I’ll always fight for our families and Tennessee’s conservative principles.

The purpose of government is to protect God-given rights, preserve order, and defend our nation. Our Founders created a limited government to safeguard life, liberty, and property, ensuring families and communities can thrive in freedom. Today, the radical left seeks to weaponize government, and weak Republicans too often go along. I'll take the fight to the left and the apologists on the right to preserve our God-given rights.

No

No

Strongly Disagree

Strongly Disagree

The Second Amendment is a constitutional right, not a government privilege. Law-abiding citizens should never be punished for the crimes of others. I oppose red flag laws, gun grabs, and federal mandates that infringe on our freedoms. I authored and passed Tennessee’s Anti-Red Flag law to protect gun owners from unconstitutional overreach and was one of only four Republicans who voted to shut down Governor Lee’s special session on red flag laws.