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Jody Barrett
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Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age52 years old (Nov 8, 1973)
GenderMale
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LocationTennessee
BackgroundAttorney
EducationLincoln Memorial University — B.A., History (1996)
Notable personal detailsJoseph Michael "Jody" Barrett is an American attorney and Republican politician who has served in the Tennessee House of Representatives (District 69) since 2023. He earned a B.A. in history from Lincoln Memorial University and a J.D. from the University of Mississippi School of Law. In 2025, he ran in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 7th congressional district special election.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering taxes and policies that reduce tax burdens on individuals and businesses, and favors tax-credit programs (school choice tax credits) that shift public funding toward private scholarships. Emphasizes support for local small businesses and fiscal restraint in government spending.
Healthcare
Supports maintaining Medicare and Medicaid but opposes expanding taxpayer-funded government-run healthcare programs. Emphasizes lowering costs, expanding consumer choice, and protecting seniors rather than creating government-run universal coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger enforcement against illegal immigration and securing the border; favors policies that discourage illegal entry while welcoming those who come legally. Has introduced and supported legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration and securing state-level enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate opposes elective abortion and identifies as pro-life, supporting limits on abortion and federal actions to restrict funding for abortion providers. The candidate has received endorsements from pro-life organizations and states commitments to defend and expand pro-life protections.
Climate & Energy
The candidate rejects the view that man-made climate change is an urgent threat and prioritizes expanding domestic fossil fuel production and energy independence over aggressive emissions regulations or phasedown of fossil fuels.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strong Second Amendment protections and responsible gun ownership while backing law enforcement and measures to allow armed staff in schools; has opposed some firearm-safety reporting and storage requirements. Positions emphasize defending gun rights and expanding lawful carrying for protection rather than new restrictive regulations.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
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