Representative-elect · Tennessee’s 9th district

Brent Taylor

Republican

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What they campaigned on

Share of their campaign website’s words, by policy area.

953words on issues
  • Law, crime and courts32%
  • Immigration19%
  • Economy and the federal budget13%
  • Energy11%
  • Defense and veterans11%
  • Everything else14%

Where they stand

28 issues in their own words, then everything else their site says, by policy area.

Law, crime and courts

Crime and public safety ›
  • Fund and support police and law enforcement
  • Prosecute and hold criminals accountable
  • Restore law and order with tougher penalties and bail
  • Keep communities safe from crime
“Passed new laws to improve public safety and put dangerous criminals behind bars”
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“In Washington, Brent will champion President Trump’s priorities: securing the border and finishing the wall, stopping the flow of fentanyl, deporting criminal illegal immigrants, slashing reckless spending, unleashing American energy production, restoring law and order, eliminating DEI mandates, and defending parental rights and traditional values.”
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“Brent worked with Senator Blackburn leading the charge for the law enforcement surge that resulted in President Trump creating the Memphis Safe Task Force. As a result, crime dropped dramatically.”
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“Hardworking families in Tennessee should never have to live in fear of repeat offenders and violent criminals. Brent Taylor believes dangerous criminals belong behind bars — not back on our streets.”
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“In the State Senate, Brent delivered real results by sponsoring tough bail reform, supporting stronger penalties for violent and firearm-related crimes, and holding soft-on-crime prosecutors accountable.”
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“In Congress, he will put the safety of law-abiding citizens first by demanding long sentences for repeat violent offenders, limiting early release for dangerous criminals, and cracking down hard on gangs and fentanyl traffickers.”
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Firearms ›
  • Protect the right to keep and bear arms
“Protect Our Second Amendment Rights”
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“Repeatedly defended our constitutional right to keep and bear firearms”
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Police ›
  • Back police and law enforcement officers
  • Fund police departments and give them the resources they need
  • Hire and keep more police officers
  • Improve police officers' pay, benefits and well-being
  • Strengthen legal protections for police officers
  • Oppose policies that restrict or work against police
“Stood up to the woke Memphis City Council so police officers could do their job”
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“As a West Tennessee State Senator, Brent has already shown he can deliver real conservative results — strengthening immigration enforcement, cracking down on revolving-door bail policies, holding progressive prosecutors accountable, and standing with law enforcement.”
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“Support Our Brave Law Enforcement Officers”
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“Tennesseans deserve to feel safe in their own neighborhoods. That starts with fully supporting the men and women who wear the badge every day.”
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“As our Congressman, Brent Taylor will be a relentless champion for law enforcement.”
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“In the Tennessee Senate, Brent backed our police by strengthening legal protections for officers, improving line-of-duty death benefits, and fighting against woke policies that tie the hands of law enforcement.”
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“In Washington, he will push for more federal resources for recruitment and retention, cut bureaucratic red tape on officers, and ensure even stronger coordination so our communities stay safe.”
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Fentanyl and drug trafficking ›
  • Stop the flow of fentanyl and other illegal drugs
  • Strengthen border security to stop drug smuggling
  • Go after drug cartels, traffickers and dealers
“In Washington, Brent will champion President Trump’s priorities: securing the border and finishing the wall, stopping the flow of fentanyl, deporting criminal illegal immigrants, slashing reckless spending, unleashing American energy production, restoring law and order, eliminating DEI mandates, and defending parental rights and traditional values.”
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“As our Congressman, Brent Taylor will stand with President Trump to finish the wall, stop the flow of fentanyl, and put American citizens first.”
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“In Congress, he will put the safety of law-abiding citizens first by demanding long sentences for repeat violent offenders, limiting early release for dangerous criminals, and cracking down hard on gangs and fentanyl traffickers.”
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Other things the site says about law, crime and courts (3)
“Led the fight against Tennessee’s only Soros-backed District Attorney”
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“Partnered with President Trump to launch the Memphis Safe Task Force”
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“In West Tennessee, he directly confronted the crime and drug trafficking problems that ravage our communities.”
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Immigration

Border security ›
  • Secure the border
  • Finish building the border wall
  • Stop cartels from smuggling drugs and people across the border
“In Washington, Brent will champion President Trump’s priorities: securing the border and finishing the wall, stopping the flow of fentanyl, deporting criminal illegal immigrants, slashing reckless spending, unleashing American energy production, restoring law and order, eliminating DEI mandates, and defending parental rights and traditional values.”
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“Secure the Border”
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“As our Congressman, Brent Taylor will stand with President Trump to finish the wall, stop the flow of fentanyl, and put American citizens first.”
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“In Washington, he will fight to finish the border wall, restore strong enforcement, deport criminal illegal immigrants, end sanctuary policies, and strengthen cooperation among federal, state, and local law enforcement so Tennessee families are protected.”
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Deportation ›
  • Deport immigrants who commit crimes
  • Have state and local governments help carry out deportations
“In Washington, Brent will champion President Trump’s priorities: securing the border and finishing the wall, stopping the flow of fentanyl, deporting criminal illegal immigrants, slashing reckless spending, unleashing American energy production, restoring law and order, eliminating DEI mandates, and defending parental rights and traditional values.”
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“In Washington, he will fight to finish the border wall, restore strong enforcement, deport criminal illegal immigrants, end sanctuary policies, and strengthen cooperation among federal, state, and local law enforcement so Tennessee families are protected.”
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Enforcement of immigration laws ›
  • Enforce immigration laws
  • Enforce immigration laws strictly
  • End sanctuary policies and require local cooperation with ICE
“As a West Tennessee State Senator, Brent has already shown he can deliver real conservative results — strengthening immigration enforcement, cracking down on revolving-door bail policies, holding progressive prosecutors accountable, and standing with law enforcement.”
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“In the Tennessee Senate, Brent led on immigration enforcement by sponsoring the law requiring sheriffs to honor ICE detainers and cracking down on human smuggling.”
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“In Washington, he will fight to finish the border wall, restore strong enforcement, deport criminal illegal immigrants, end sanctuary policies, and strengthen cooperation among federal, state, and local law enforcement so Tennessee families are protected.”
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Other things the site says about immigration (1)
“Secure borders are essential for national security, public safety, and the rule of law.”
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Economy and the federal budget

Cost of living ›
  • Lower the cost of living and inflation
  • Rein in government spending to bring down inflation
  • Cut regulations to bring down costs
“Fight Inflation and Get Prices Under Control”
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“As our Congressman, Brent Taylor will fight hard to bring inflation under control and lower the cost of living.”
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“In Washington, Brent will support President Trump’s agenda: cutting reckless federal spending, slashing burdensome regulations, and delivering real economic relief to the hardworking people of our district.”
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“Washington has been writing blank checks for far too long — fueling inflation and saddling future generations with debt. As our Congressman, Brent Taylor will put an end to it.”
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Economic growth ›
  • Grow and strengthen the economy
“Backed laws that support small businesses and promote economic growth”
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Federal spending ›
  • Cut federal spending
  • Root out waste, fraud and abuse in federal spending
  • Pass spending bills through regular order, not omnibus packages
“In Washington, Brent will champion President Trump’s priorities: securing the border and finishing the wall, stopping the flow of fentanyl, deporting criminal illegal immigrants, slashing reckless spending, unleashing American energy production, restoring law and order, eliminating DEI mandates, and defending parental rights and traditional values.”
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“In Washington, Brent will support President Trump’s agenda: cutting reckless federal spending, slashing burdensome regulations, and delivering real economic relief to the hardworking people of our district.”
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“Reduce Federal Spending and Root Out Waste”
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“Washington has been writing blank checks for far too long — fueling inflation and saddling future generations with debt. As our Congressman, Brent Taylor will put an end to it.”
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“In Congress, he will cut wasteful programs, eliminate fraud and ideological spending, oppose bloated omnibus bills, and restore accountability so hardworking families in Tennessee keep more of what they earn.”
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Federal deficit and national debt ›
  • Rein in the deficit and national debt
  • Cut federal spending to reduce the deficit and debt
“Washington has been writing blank checks for far too long — fueling inflation and saddling future generations with debt. As our Congressman, Brent Taylor will put an end to it.”
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Energy

Data centers ›
  • Make data centers pay their own power, grid and water costs
  • Keep data centers from raising household utility bills
“He already delivered results in the Tennessee Senate by forcing large data centers to pay their full share of power infrastructure costs instead of sticking families with the bill.”
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“In the State Senate, he protected families from higher electric bills by fighting costly mandates, supporting reliable natural gas infrastructure, and making sure big tech data centers pay their own way instead of passing the costs on to everyone else.”
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Utilities ›
  • Lower utility bills for families and businesses
  • Keep data centers and other big power users from raising household bills
“He already delivered results in the Tennessee Senate by forcing large data centers to pay their full share of power infrastructure costs instead of sticking families with the bill.”
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“In the State Senate, he protected families from higher electric bills by fighting costly mandates, supporting reliable natural gas infrastructure, and making sure big tech data centers pay their own way instead of passing the costs on to everyone else.”
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Energy costs ›
  • Lower energy costs for households and businesses
  • Expand oil, gas, coal and nuclear production to lower costs
  • Increase energy production to lower costs
“Promote American Energy to Lower Costs and Improve National Security”
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“In Washington, Brent will promote American energy production to lower costs for families and businesses and improve our national security by expanding domestic oil, natural gas, and nuclear power.”
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Domestic energy production ›
  • Make the U.S. energy independent by producing more at home
  • Expand domestic oil and gas production
  • Expand nuclear power
“In Washington, Brent will champion President Trump’s priorities: securing the border and finishing the wall, stopping the flow of fentanyl, deporting criminal illegal immigrants, slashing reckless spending, unleashing American energy production, restoring law and order, eliminating DEI mandates, and defending parental rights and traditional values.”
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“Promote American Energy to Lower Costs and Improve National Security”
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“In Washington, Brent will promote American energy production to lower costs for families and businesses and improve our national security by expanding domestic oil, natural gas, and nuclear power.”
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Oil and gas ›
  • Expand domestic oil and gas production
“In Washington, Brent will promote American energy production to lower costs for families and businesses and improve our national security by expanding domestic oil, natural gas, and nuclear power.”
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Defense and veterans

Veterans' health care ›
  • Give veterans the quality health care they earned
“Fight to Ensure Veterans Receive the Care & Benefits They Earned”
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Veterans' benefits ›
  • Ensure veterans receive the benefits they earned
“Fight to Ensure Veterans Receive the Care & Benefits They Earned”
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Other things the site says about defense and veterans (3)
“Support Our Troops & Maintain a Robust Defense”
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“America must remain the strongest nation on earth. As our Congressman, Brent Taylor will stand firmly behind our troops and fight for a national defense worthy of their sacrifice.”
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“Brent has consistently supported our service members in the Tennessee Senate, backing legislation that honors their service and strengthens support systems.”
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Environment

Environmental regulation ›
  • Make environmental rules simpler and less burdensome
“As a State Senator, Brent delivered real results by sponsoring and passing the law that reformed isolated wetlands regulations to give farmers and property owners clearer rules and less bureaucracy.”
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Taxes

Overall tax levels ›
  • Oppose tax increases
“Taylor, who never voted for a tax increase, was viewed as the leading conservative voice on the Council.”
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Education and culture

Education funding ›
  • Increase funding for public schools and education
“Fought for better schools and supported new funding for high-achieving school districts”
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Parents' role in raising children ›
  • Protect parents' rights to direct their children's upbringing and education
“In Washington, Brent will champion President Trump’s priorities: securing the border and finishing the wall, stopping the flow of fentanyl, deporting criminal illegal immigrants, slashing reckless spending, unleashing American energy production, restoring law and order, eliminating DEI mandates, and defending parental rights and traditional values.”
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Business and commerce

Small businesses ›
  • Support small businesses
“Backed laws that support small businesses and promote economic growth”
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Business regulations and permits ›
  • Cut regulations and red tape
“In Washington, Brent will support President Trump’s agenda: cutting reckless federal spending, slashing burdensome regulations, and delivering real economic relief to the hardworking people of our district.”
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Health

Abortion ›
  • Protect unborn life
“Defend Innocent Unborn Human Life”
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Foreign affairs and aid

Iran ›
  • Pressure and deter Iran, including with sanctions
“In Washington, he will champion President Trump’s peace-through-strength agenda: rebuilding military readiness, modernizing our forces, removing woke ideology from training, strengthening our defense industrial base, and ensuring America can deter China, Iran, and other adversaries.”
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China ›
  • Deter China with a strong military
“In Washington, he will champion President Trump’s peace-through-strength agenda: rebuilding military readiness, modernizing our forces, removing woke ideology from training, strengthening our defense industrial base, and ensuring America can deter China, Iran, and other adversaries.”
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Government operations and elections

Government waste and fraud ›
  • Cut waste, fraud and abuse in government spending
  • Strengthen oversight, transparency and accountability for public spending
“Demanded accountability for our tax dollars”
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“Reduce Federal Spending and Root Out Waste”
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“In Congress, he will cut wasteful programs, eliminate fraud and ideological spending, oppose bloated omnibus bills, and restore accountability so hardworking families in Tennessee keep more of what they earn.”
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Agriculture and food

Other things the site says about agriculture and food (2)
“Stand up for Tennessee’s Farmers and Cattlemen”
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“In Washington, he will protect private property rights and cut federal overreach. He will support voluntary farmland preservation programs that respect landowner choice, ensure honest labeling so real Tennessee beef isn’t undercut by lab-grown products, lower production costs, and help keep family farms strong and viable for the next generation.”
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