Voter's Guide: Senate candidate Gloria Johnson on her positions and priorities for 2024

NewsChannel 5 submitted questions on some of this election's biggest issues to all major party candidates for Tennessee's U.S. Senate race and U.S. Congressional Districts 5, 6, and 7. These are their answers. The questions appear here as they were presented to the candidates and their answers are unedited. It is hoped that being able to read the candidates' stances on issues in their own words will produce a more informed electorate.

1. What are three priorities you will take with you into office?

As Senator, I will work to expand access to affordable healthcare, including lowering prescription drug costs, ensure all hardworking Tennessee families have access to a livable wage, and protect a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions free from government interference.

I’m running to take the power out of the hands of the corporations and special interest groups and place it back where it belongs: in the hands of middle and working families. In the Senate, I will work with whoever it takes to make sure Tennessee families have access to affordable healthcare, raise the federal minimum wage, and pass legislation that protects a woman’s right to reproductive freedom.

2. How would you grade the federal response to flooding in East Tennessee and what measures would you support as a member of Congress to help Americans hit by natural disasters?

The federal government is working as hard as they can to deliver relief to victims of Hurricane Helene. Unfortunately, Senator Marsha Blackburn voted against funding for FEMA to provide relief to Tennessee families.

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3. What should America's role be in the Israel/Gaza conflict and how would you support that role as a member of Congress?

The United States must hold itself and our allies to a standard that honors international law.

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