TN-09 Republican nominee?
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AUG 7, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age54 years old (Jun 13, 1971)
GenderMale
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LocationTennessee
BackgroundState legislator
EducationForrest High School (graduated 1989)
Notable personal detailsWilliam Todd Warner is a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives representing District 92 (Marshall County and part of Williamson County). He has described his background as a small-business owner and farmer from Chapel Hill, Tennessee, and previously worked for United Telephone before becoming self-employed. In May 2026, he filed with the FEC as a candidate for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax cuts and reduced regulation for businesses, and has sponsored legislation to exempt groceries from the state sales tax. Emphasizes cutting taxes and slashing regulations as part of his economic platform.
Healthcare
Todd Warner has participated in Tennessee TennCare subcommittee work and has sponsored/co-sponsored legislation affecting TennCare and related healthcare rules (for example, bills on biomarker testing coverage and psychotropic medication reporting). His legislative activity includes votes and bills that limit mandates and restrict funding for certain services, reflecting a conservative approach to state healthcare policy rather than support for expanded federal programs. There is no evidence of support for single-payer, Medicare for All, or a public-option expansion in the sources found.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate advocates for strict enforcement-first immigration policies: strengthening border security, supporting cooperation with federal immigration authorities (ICE), and proposing measures to detain/transport people unlawfully present in the U.S. to distant sanctuary cities. His public materials and sponsored legislation emphasize reducing illegal immigration through increased state-level enforcement and penalties.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate describes defending the sanctity of life "at all costs" and identifies as a committed conservative, indicating a pro-life position opposing abortion access. His campaign presents opposition to abortion as a core issue.
Climate & Energy
Todd Warner supports expanded fossil fuel development including hydraulic fracturing for oil and natural gas and has supported state actions that restrict ESG-style policies for state investments. His public materials and candidate questionnaire emphasize energy production and local natural gas infrastructure rather than aggressive emissions regulations or Green New Deal–style policies.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate opposes most federal gun regulations and supports broad Second Amendment protections, including concealed-carry reciprocity and repealing federal restrictions on suppressors and short-barreled rifles. He pledges to vote against red flag laws, assault weapons bans, magazine limits, and universal gun registries. He identifies as a lifetime NRA member and frames defending gun rights as a core priority.
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