
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
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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