Jeff Fancher

Republican | Tennessee

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jeff Fancher


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary and Judicial General


Race

State House, Dist. 11


Incumbent

No


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EDUCATION

ETSU, Johnson City, MAT, 1986-

Austin Peay State, Clarksville, BBA, 1980-

Tennessee, Knoxville, 1976-

WORK & MILITARY

Cocke County Board of Education, Teacher Coach, 2026-

Capitol Bank, Banker, 2015-

American Rug -Mohawk, Sales and Marketing, 1994-

NCAA athletics, Basketball Referee, 2026-

AFFILIATIONS

Samaritans Purse, Disaster Relief Volunteer, 2026-

Newport Utilities, Board Member, 2022-

Cocke County Library Board, Board member, 2022-

Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Leader, 1991-

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Newport TN City Council, 2014-

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Newport Tennessee Mayor, 2018-

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

NA

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

This is against my strong Christian values

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Tough question. No life should ever be taken but if a female is raped or criminally violated that decision is between that family and God

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Plain and Simple

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Agree

Between the family and their values. I do not like that thought of destroying an embryo

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree

As written


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

This wage should be set by the employee and they will have to adjust to keep employees

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

As written

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

1.More Transparency 2.More Financial Accountability 3. Elimination of these events and charities that have nothing to do with the good of our country or state


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The government should have no say so in the way the church handles their business

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree

The owners have the right to do what they want to do


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.

B

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Agree

if you are asking if a patient is costing the provider too much money then no.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

it is evident

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

yes it is....God's chosen people


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree

no sir no way!!!


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Neutral

I am a teacher and our schools and system needs change or different modern day thinking

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Neutral

if it is done the right way I'm ok with it but if the foreign country tries to influence.....no sir!


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

if the parents are responsible parents

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Strongly Agree

you are. boy or a girl....end of discussion

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

The Bible says that

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Neutral

takes advantage of the folks who do not know how to not restrain

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Thank you Lord for saving my soul. I was lost but now I'm found


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Agree

prove who you are


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Disagree

all is fair for all despite the color of skin

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

Duh!


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Neutral

notsubject educated enough to comment on this

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

natural gas


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 try to be educated and informed when deciding

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?

justice for all but follow the laws to a T

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

obvious answer

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Strongly Agree

as stated


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

no one under 18.....strict training needed

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