| Name | Monica Irvine |
|---|---|
| What office are you running for? | Senate Seat |
| County, District/Township | District 6 |
| Address | 862 Hansmore Place Knoxville, Tennessee 37919 Map It |
| Phone | (865) 719-7302 |
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| Are you currently the officeholder and seeking re-election? | No |
| Is this your first time running for office? | Yes |
| Election Date | 08/01/2024 |
| Your Website | MonicaIrvine.com |
| Copy & Paste Your Social Media Handles Here | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550312522830&mibextid=LQQJ4d https://linktr.ee/theetiquettefactory?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f4518690-028e-40b9-96d5-c7046ea18cbd |
| 1. What inspired you to run for public office, and what positive changes do you hope to bring to your district/state if elected? | I began feeling impressions that I should run for an office over a year ago. Each time that thought entered my mind, I pushed it away. My life was busy and I felt like I was doing all that I could at the time. I was sitting on the Knoxville TN board of TN Right to Life, I was the longest serving volunteer for CASA of East TN, I owned my own company called The Etiquette Factory, co-owned our family’s restaurant, active church life and family life. How could I do more? But finally, I decided I owed the Lord a commitment to put the thought to pray. So I did. It took a couple of months of praying but finally, I received an answer. I could not deny that the Lord had asked me to run. I still wasn’t sure what office he wanted me to run for, until our current Senator, Becky Duncan Massey co-sponsored a bill that would weaken our Human Life protection act that protects all babies in TN. I was so disappointed as she has always claimed to be pro-life. Although she has disappointed conservatives many times in last few years by not supporting school choice and other important conservative agendas. It was then that I knew which office the Lord needed me to run for. So I am stepping out in faith and will try my best to be obedient. I need a lot of prayers. |
| 2. Please identify the top three critical issues facing your state, and how do you envision solving them to benefit the communities in your state? | Protect the Human Life Protection Act by ensuring legislation doesn’t slide through that is a wolf in sheep’s clothing which almost happened this last legislative session. I fought hard to stop what almost became a new law that would end many protections for the unborn. I will work to pass Educational Freedom by supporting School Choice in Knoxville TN. I will never vote for a Red Flag Law or any other law that will weaken our constitutional right to carry and bear arms. Our current Republican Governor has called a special session just this next week to do just that. |
| 3. Would you support or oppose implementing specific policies to promote fiscal responsibility and reduce government spending at the state level, while also addressing debt and ensuring a sustainable economic future for your state? | Support |
| 4. Do you support or oppose the belief that the pandemic’s negative impact on medical freedom, which emphasized the importance of safeguarding individual liberties, as well as its negative economic consequences on the people, calls for crucial lessons learned and need for both federal and state governments to avoid overregulation and overreach on small businesses while effectively preparing to handle future challenges? | Support |
| 5. In the context of the Bill of Rights, do you support or oppose safeguarding and upholding individual liberties, such as the right to bear arms and freedom of speech, when confronted with potential challenges? | Support |
| 6. Considering the ongoing debates on the environment, would you support or oppose balancing economic growth and environmental protection in your approach to environmental policies? | Support |
| 7. Do you support and advocate for religious freedom as a fundamental right for all citizens in our nation? | Yes |
| 8. Given the issues concerning open borders, border security, and drugs (like fentanyl), do you endorse the classification of Mexican cartels as a terrorist organization and recognize them as a significant national security threat to the United States? | Yes |
| 9. Do you believe the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are important and necessary? | No |
| 10. Would you support or oppose the implementation of policies to expand school choice options, such as charter schools, vouchers, or education savings accounts, to empower parents to make the best educational decisions for their children? | Support |
| 11. Would you support or oppose passing laws to make it illegal to transition children medically or chemically under 18 years of age? | Support |
| 12. Would you support or oppose passing laws to restrict the education of students from K-12 on gender identity, homosexuality, and sexual conduct, and instead, adhere strictly to biology, science, and biological nature? | Support |
| 13. Would you support or oppose implementing classical liberal arts education standards in K-12? | Support |
| 14. Do you believe that parental rights are fundamental and hold the highest authority, and would you support prioritizing and protecting these rights in education? This includes acknowledging parents’ fundamental role in teaching, raising, and nurturing their children. Please indicate whether you support or oppose this approach. | Support |
| 15. If elected, would you support and implement the bill introduced by Moms for America Action that endorses the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Standard in schools, prohibiting obscene, indecent, and profane content, similar to the regulations for radio and TV broadcasts? | Yes |
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