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paid political announcement
State Senator John Stevens (R-Huntingdon) announced he is seeking re-election in the August 1 Republican Primary. Stevens, a lifelong conservative, has served in the Tennessee Senate since 2012.
“I’m seeking another term in the Senate to continue providing conservative leadership in Northwest Tennessee,” said Stevens. “I’m honored to serve on the Senate Finance Committee, where I’m involved in key decision-making about our state’s economy,” remarked Stevens.
Stevens is particularly proud of his efforts to grow Tennessee’s economy. During his tenure, Tennessee has been ranked the best state in the country for business. Stevens voted to reduce the franchise and excise tax on small businesses, which frees up resources for Tennessee businesses to invest in new equipment, hire more workers, and provide pay raises to employees.
Stevens has made support for local farmers a top priority. “Farmers are critical to Tennessee’s