The NFIB Tennessee PAC today announced its endorsements for state legislative primary races. The political action committee, comprised exclusively of NFIB members, will announce its general race endorsements later this summer.

“The NFIB Tennessee PAC is endorsing primary candidates who have demonstrated a consistent commitment to protecting small businesses in Tennessee,” said State Director Jim Brown. “These individuals either have an outstanding record of supporting small businesses or have demonstrated they will promote a positive business environment for Tennessee’s job creators.”

Primaries will be held Thursday, Aug. 6. Early voting begins July 17 and ends Aug. 1. The general election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

The NFIB Tennessee PAC’s primary endorsements are important to these campaigns. Small business owners and their employees vote in high numbers and are known for actively recruiting friends, family members, and acquaintances to go to the polls. NFIB’s political support is based on the candidates’ positions and records on key small-business issues.

Endorsements by Senate and House Districts 
NFIB members are in bold 

Senate (District, Name) 

1, Adam Lowe
3, Rusty Crowe
7, Richard Briggs
17, Mark Pody

House (District, Name) 

1, John Crawford
11, Kenny Cody
18, Elaine Davis
23, Mark Cochran
36, Dennis Powers
43, Paul Sherrell
65, Lee Reeves
86, David Page
92, Todd Warner
99, Tom Leatherwood