Heidi Campbell, candidate, Congress Dist. 5
The Tennessean Editorial Board asked candidates on the Aug. 4 state and federal primary ballot in Tennessee to answer our questionnaire. Find biographical information and their responses to 10 questions. Early voting started on July 15.
Biographical Information
Name: Heidi Campbell
Age (at time of Aug. 4 election): 52
Neighborhood, town and/or city: Nashville, TN
Education: BA/MBA
Job history: Small business owner, music licensing, writer
Family: Husband Andrew, two school-aged children, extended family in Nashville as well, and goldendoodles
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Ten Questions about your Candidacy
What office are you seeking? (Include district)
US Congress TN5 (Democrat)
Why are you running for this office?
I’m concerned about the future of our country for my kids and yours, and for all Tennesseans. Our freedom to build a good life and leave a bright future for our kids is slipping away for too many families, business owners, and family farms. Government is supposed to be us—nothing more and nothing less. Concerned citizens working together to solve problems none of us can solve alone. Like protecting our way of life and fighting for working families and strengthening the middle class. To do that, Congress has to focus on freedom for families first: To me that means every hardworking person, small business owner and family farmer has the tools to build a good life – tools like affordable healthcare, childcare, education and energy.
What makes you qualified to hold this office and better qualified than your opponent(s)? (Please specify if you are unopposed, but feel free to answer)
Experience and purpose- I am currently a state senator serving the Davidson County portion of this district and prior to winning this seat I was the Mayor of a small town and served on the Greater Nashville Regional Council where I worked with Mayors from all of the areas in this newly drawn district to address issues in Middle Tennessee. My voting record and my history of responsive and thorough constituent services are evidence of my commitment to fiscal responsibility and responsible and civil governance. I have support on both sides of the aisle because I focus on solving problems.
How can you make the biggest impact on your community through this position?
Tennesseans need representatives who are not beholden to their political party or Washington, DC. We need people who listen to their district and work to find solutions and assistance both legislatively and through the resources of the office to help Tennesseans. As a small-town Mayor, a State Senator, and a Mom this has always been my primary objective.
If you are elected (or re-elected), what are your top 2 to 3 priorities for your new (or next) term in office?
Freedom for families: Congress should focus provide the tools for hard-working families and small business owners to build a good life, where they can afford a home, childcare, healthcare and some dignity in retirement. Cannabis reform: Tennessee farmers are losing out on a multi-billion dollar cash crop because the state legislature would rather lock people up than…
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