Perry Keenan

Republican | Tennessee

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Perry Keenan


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary and Judicial General


Race

State House, Dist. 78


Incumbent

No


Links

Perry Keenan websites Facebook

EDUCATION

Cheatham County Central High School, Ashland City, Graduate, 1987-1989

Nashville State, Nashville, Associates, 1991-1993

APSU, Clarksville, BA, 1993-1995

WORK & MILITARY

Keenan & Assoc Insurance, Owner, 2023-

MSi Construction, Owner, 2007-2025

AFFILIATIONS

BBB, Board of Directors, 2023-

Cheatham County Republican Party, Chair, 2023-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Alderman for the Town of Pleasant View, 2003-2008

Vice Mayor for the Town of Pleasant View, 2005-2008

Planning Commission for the Town of Pleasant View, 2004-2008

Parks and Rec Board for the Town of Pleasant View, 2004-2007

Cheatham County Planning Commission, 2010-2012

Mayor for the Town of Pleasant View, 2012-2020

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (2)

Tennessee Right to Life

Mary Littleton

OTHER (1)

Americans for Prosperity AFP Action Tennessee

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)

Majority Leader State Rep. William Lamberth

State Rep. Mary Littleton

Majority Whip State Rep. Clark Boyd

Republican Party Caucus Chair State Rep. Jeremy Fasion

State Sen. Kerry Roberts

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

State Republican Party Organizations (2024)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

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

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

possibly for Rape but I would need to consider

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

It should be up to our free market capitalism, employers, and the economics of the country to decide the min wage

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

Strongly Agree

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

work to end "spend it or loose it" budgeting Consolidate overlapping agencies focus on how to make our education system more efficient


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

its nowhere in the constitution! Furthermore, its a protection of religion FROM the state/government

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.

somewhere between B&C

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

Disagree

no "big brother"


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, they are a vital part of peace in the middle east.


IMMIGRATION

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

Strongly Disagree

Absolutely not!


EDUCATION

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

Strongly Agree

100%!!!! Let the States have control. Keep it more local and run it with efficiency

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Agree

Need more contect to this question. Are you asking about k-12, Higher Ed, Trade Schools, Private Ed?


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

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

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 the expansion of gambling in my state.

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Saved by the Blood of Jesus Christ! I am a sinner and fall short every day


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

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


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

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

Disagree

Urgent? No! Should we be good stewards of our planet-absolutely!

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

Coal, natural gas, lithium


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?

Very Conservative

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?

reform and fiscal responsibility

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Mental illness should be considered when going through the ownership process.

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