Lauren Pinkston

Where Pinkston stands

Grouped by topic by Vote Book; headings and quoted words are the candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” items are a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote.

Education

Add 50,000 daycare and preschool slots by 2030

Redirect private school voucher dollars into an early education fund for childhood centers near major employers so young parents can stay in the workforce

Energy & environment

Bring down your utility bill

Modernize the grid, expand nuclear and renewable capacity, protect TVA from privatization, and clear the red tape blocking affordable energy projects

Halt data center construction until Tennessee sets the rules

Lauren is the only major candidate calling for a statewide moratorium until the Legislature sets real siting standards for water use, school distance, and community input

Jobs, wages & cost of living

Lower the Cost of Living for Working Families

Tennesseans should be able to afford their lives through honest work. Government should focus on lowering everyday costs for families while making sure the companies profiting most from Tennessee's growth pay their share toward the roads, schools, and power grid – infrastructure that benefits everyone.

Infrastructure & transportation

Make growth pay for itself

Let counties charge impact fees on large developments and send part of home sales tax back to fix roads, bridges, and water lines so longtime Tennesseans aren't stuck with potholes and the current $83 billion backlog

Families & communities

Help working families buy their first home

Partner with Tennessee banks to expand loan access and lower down payments, so the American Dream is something working Tennesseans can actually afford