
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
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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