E.R. Smith
E.R. Smith (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Tennessee State Senate to represent District 14. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Smith completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
E.R. Smith was born in Nashville, Tennessee. She earned a high school diploma from McGavock High School and a bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1980. Her career experience includes working as an entrepreneur and public school teacher.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Tennessee State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Tennessee State Senate District 14
Incumbent Shane Reeves defeated E.R. Smith in the general election for Tennessee State Senate District 14 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Shane Reeves (R) | 68.0 | 48,964 |
 | E.R. Smith (D)  | 32.0 | 23,055 | |
| Total votes: 72,019 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Tennessee State Senate District 14
E.R. Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee State Senate District 14 on August 1, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | E.R. Smith | 100.0 | 2,873 |
| Total votes: 2,873 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Tennessee State Senate District 14
Incumbent Shane Reeves advanced from the Republican primary for Tennessee State Senate District 14 on August 1, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shane Reeves | 100.0 | 7,091 |
| Total votes: 7,091 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Smith in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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E.R. Smith completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Smith's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Public education support is crucial for fostering a fair and enriching learning environment where every child receives the tools and opportunities they need to thrive. I believe we must advocate for increased funding to improve public school resources, support our teachers through better pay, fight voucher schemes, and create equitable access to quality education for all of our Tennessee students. I believe that investing in public education not only strengthens our community but also empowers future generations to achieve their fullest potential.
- I am a strong advocate for rural access to healthcare. I will prioritize Medicaid expansion and addressing the critical issue of rural hospital closures. It is imperative that Tennessee accepts federal aid for Medicaid expansion to ensure essential healthcare coverage reaches thousands of low-income residents currently underserved in our district. Refusing this aid exacerbates healthcare disparities, particularly in rural areas like District 14, where hospital closures have left communities like ours vulnerable. My commitment is to champion equitable healthcare access across Tennessee by responsibly leveraging federal resources to benefit those in need.
- Advocating for common-sense gun control measures is paramount, particularly in the wake of shootings that have shocked our communities like the Tennessee Covenant tragedy. We must enact sensible regulations that ensure firearms are responsibly owned and used, while respecting Second Amendment rights which have long been respected in our community. The Tennessee Covenant tragedy underscores the urgent need for comprehensive background checks, closing loopholes in purchasing firearms, and promoting safe storage practices. My goal is to promote legislation that enhances public safety without infringing on the rights of responsible gun owners, fostering a safer community for all Tennesseans.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 1, 2024
