Catherine Barcel "Barcy" Whitson

Background

Whitson's campaign biography says she had a 30-year career in the insurance industry and has spent more than 20 years as a pastor, prayer minister, life coach, and mentor. It lists Chattanooga as her hometown and says she holds a BFA in Dance and Physical Education, with a minor in Science; the page does not list elected offices held.

Sources: Whitson campaign biography

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Healthcare

  She supports reducing prescription-drug costs, improving access to healthcare, and protecting and improving rural hospitals and healthcare practices.

  Whitson campaign site

• Education

  She supports increased public-school funding, vocational training, and finding ways to pay off student debt.

  Whitson campaign site

• Affordable housing

  She proposes partnering churches and businesses to create safe tiny-house communities as one approach to affordable housing and assistance for unhoused Tennesseans.

  Whitson campaign site