Ben Blackburn

Ben Blackburn advocates for free market policies, tax cuts for businesses, and reducing government regulation to stimulate economic growth.

Blackburn supports subsidies for farmers, reduction of agricultural regulations, and promoting trade deals favorable to U.S. agricultural exports.

He backs stricter border security measures, opposes illegal immigration, and favors merit-based immigration policies.

Blackburn favors local control of schools, school choice options like vouchers, and minimal federal involvement in education.

Supports increased domestic energy production, including fossil fuels, and opposes regulatory measures that could hinder energy development.

Skeptical of extensive regulatory approaches to climate change, favoring market-based solutions and technological innovation instead.

Advocates for repealing the Affordable Care Act and supports legislation that increases competition and patient choice in the healthcare market.

Prefers reducing regulations to make housing development easier and supports market-driven solutions to address housing affordability.

Supports infrastructure investment but emphasizes the role of private sector involvement and state-level decision-making over federal control.

Advocates for improved healthcare services for veterans and streamlined processes within the VA, emphasizing accountability and efficiency.

Favors measures to ensure election security such as voter ID laws, while opposing efforts he perceives as federal overreach in state-run elections.