Where Murfreesboro candidates stand on taxes and spending
13 sourced statements in 9 races. Every candidate in each race is listed, including those with nothing on record. Nobody is scored or ranked.
U.S. Senate
- Marquita Bradshaw (Dem)
Jobs and taxes: She proposes supporting small and medium-sized businesses, ensuring living wages, and restructuring taxes to reduce burdens on working people. (Vote Rutherford)
- Tharon Chandler (I)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Andrew Gerena (I)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Bill Hagerty (Rep, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Jeremy Dean Hearn (I)
National debt: He proposes activating U.S. Fort Knox reserves as part of a plan addressing the national debt. (Jeremy Dean Hearn for Senate — Campaign Priorities)
- Robert Jones (I)
No public statement found in our sources.
- James William Macon III (I)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Yoshi D. Matthews (I)
No public statement found in our sources.
- David Sutman, Jr. (I)
Cost of living: He supports reviewing federal programs to reduce wasteful spending and the deficit, and says policies encouraging competition and American manufacturing can help ease inflationary pressure. (Vote411 candidate questionnaire)
- Catherine Barcel "Barcy" Whitson (I)
No public statement found in our sources.
U.S. House, District 4
- Jacob Kristopher Anders (I)
Taxes: His tax plan would eliminate federal income tax for people earning under $500,000 and impose a 50% flat rate above that threshold; he proposes a 42% corporate tax rate. (Jacob Anders — Platform & Policy)
- Victoria Broderick (Dem)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Scott DesJarlais (Rep, incumbent)
Debt and regulation: DesJarlais supports reducing the national debt and cutting federal regulations he says raise costs for farmers and small businesses. (Tennessee 2026 Ballot Guide — U.S. House, District 4 candidates)
- Clay Faircloth (I)
No public statement found in our sources.
Tennessee House, District 13
- Robert Stevens (Rep)
Taxes and budget: He supports reducing the state sales tax on groceries, limiting local property-tax increases without a public referendum, and limiting growth in the state budget. (Robert Stevens campaign website)
- Brett Windrow (Dem)
No public statement found in our sources.
Tennessee House, District 37
- Charlie Baum (Rep)
Taxes and spending: He supports keeping taxes low and making government spending efficient. (The Ballot Brief)
- Marlayna Trego (Dem)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Mary Ann Young (Dem)
No public statement found in our sources.
County Mayor
- Randy Allen (Republican)
Jobs and taxes: Allen said his priorities included managing growth, improving job opportunities, fiscal responsibility, and supporting public safety and law enforcement. He also said he would do everything possible to prevent tax increases. (The Daily News Journal)
County Commission, District 4
- Robert Peay Jr. (Republican)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Will Lehew (Democratic)
County reserves: Lehew says he would push to reallocate existing county reserve taxpayer funds to programs that benefit taxpayers. (Will Lehew for District 4 County Commission)
County Commission, District 13
- Brian Stoll (Republican)
Budget and growth: He said he would seek to keep taxes in check through smarter budgeting, streamlining operations, negotiating better contracts and prioritizing essential infrastructure. He also called for transparency, accountability and sustainable economic growth. (Rutherford County Republican Party candidate guide)
Public spending: He said he would prioritize essential infrastructure and defer non-critical projects where appropriate to avoid unnecessary tax burdens. (Rutherford County Republican Party candidate guide)
- Brendan Doughtie (Democratic)
No public statement found in our sources.
County Commission, District 14
- Wayne Irvin (Republican)
Budget and taxes: He listed balanced budgets with no tax increase as a significant goal. (Rutherford County Republican Party candidate guide)
County Commission, District 15
- Shawn McGowan (Republican)
Budget and taxes: He supports balanced budgets and disciplined spending, and says he will not support tax increases that place additional strain on families. (Shawn McGowan campaign website)
- Chay Woods (Democratic)
No public statement found in our sources.