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WTF Candidate Endorsements
WTF Endorsement: Julie Byrd Ashworth for State Representative
Julie Byrd Ashworth
www.julie95.org
WTF is proud to announce its endorsement of Julie Byrd Ashworth for State Representative in District 95 in Shelby County. Julie is the Democratic candidate in the June 15 special election to replace former Republican Representative Mark Lovell, who resigned his seat after allegations of sexual misconduct.
WTF Endorsement: Nancy Fischman for State Representative
Nancy Fischman
www.nancyfortennessee.com
Nancy Fischman is running for State Representative in east Tennessee’s District 7, which includes parts of Johnson City and Washington County. Nancy is a small business person, environmental and arts advocate, and longtime community volunteer. She supports WTF values of strong public schools, expansion of health care access, and equality for all citizens.
WTF Endorsement: Angela Callis for State Representative
Angela Callis
www.angelacallisfortn.com
Angela Callis is running for State Representative in west Tennessee’s District 76, which includes Martin and parts of Carroll, Obion, and Weakley counties. Angela is a former staff member for Governor Ned McWherter, a Democratic State Executive Committee Member, and a small business owner. She supports WTF values of affordable health care, quality public education, and equal pay.
WTF Endorsement: Khristy Wilkinson for State Senate
Khristy Wilkinson
www.khristywilkinson.org
Khristy Wilkinson is running for State Senate in District 10, which includes Chattanooga and parts of Hamilton and Bradley counties. She is a WTF Pathfinder candidate, running for a seat that has never been held by a woman. Khristy serves on the Board of Directors of her neighborhood association and is a tireless community volunteer and public school parent. She supports WTF values of expanded health care access, fully funded public schools, and strong wages for Tennessee’s workers.
WTF Endorsement: Pamela Weston for State Representative
Pamela Weston
www.pamelaweston4tn.com
Pamela Weston is running for State Representative in District 21, which includes most of Loudon and Monroe counties in east Tennessee. Pam is a health care advocate and community activist who supports WTF values of strong public education, health care access, pay equity, and a livable minimum wage.
WTF Endorsement: Marjorie Ramsey for State Representative
Marjorie Ramsey
Marjorie Ramsey is running for State Representative in District 11, which includes Cocke County and parts of Greene and Jefferson counties in east Tennessee. Marjorie is a farmer and community activist who lives on the Centerview farm where she was born and raised. She supports WTF’s advocacy for health care access, common sense politics, and strong public schools.
WTF Endorsement: Laura Bohling for State Representative
Laura Bohling
www.laurabohling.com
Laura Bohling is running in Rutherford County’s District 34, which includes parts of Murfreesboro and Smyrna as well as Eagleville. A former Circuit Court Clerk for Rutherford County, Laura is a strong supporter of WTF values of health care access, fully-funded public schools, and fair wages.
WTF Endorsement: Becky Goff for State Representative
Becky Goff
www.friendsofbeckygoff.com
Becky Goff is running in Rutherford County’s District 37, which includes parts of Murfreesboro and Smyrna as well as La Vergne. A public school teacher for more than 20 years, Becky is committed to WTF issues such as strong public schools and state universities, access to health care, and pay equity.
WTF Endorsement: Deborah Reed for State Representative
Deborah K. Reed
deborahkreedfortnrep.com
Deborah K. Reed is running for State Representative in District 81 in Tipton County. A former community college administrator and longtime community activist and volunteer, Deborah is committed to WTF values of affordable health care access, pay equity, and women’s right to make their own medical decisions.