What Voters Should Know
1. Direct Mail Campaign Message
Organizations that can send direct mail should make sure voters know: Johnny Garrett has consistently worked against the best interests of Tennessee families.
While he enjoys his position of power, families in District 45 are being left behind. Here’s what his record reveals:
He co-sponsored a bill to divert public education funds to private schools, undermining our public school system and leaving students and teachers without the resources they need to succeed. The bill didn’t pass, but he will try again in 2025.
He voted to arm teachers in our schools rather than investing in solutions that actually protect our kids.
Johnny Garrett co-sponsored the bill to criminalize abortions in nearly all cases, including when a woman’s life is at risk, putting Tennessee women in serious danger. Worse yet, this extreme law leaves reproductive freedoms like IVF and contraception vulnerable, showing Garrett’s complete disregard for the medical choices and personal freedoms of Tennessee families.
Meanwhile, Alison Beale is running to fight for Tennessee families. As a mom, former teacher, and advocate for public schools, she knows what’s at stake. Alison is committed to keeping public schools funded and ensuring every child, regardless of background, gets the education they deserve. She vows to reinstate and protect reproductive freedoms so families can make their own decisions about how and when to grow their families.
2. Digital Video Campaign Message
For digital video, voters need to know: Johnny Garrett is out of touch with our community's needs. He has repeatedly voted against the safety of women and families.
Johnny Garrett’s record speaks for itself:
Supports Tennessee's extreme abortion ban: Garrett co-sponsored legislation that criminalizes abortion in almost all cases, including when a woman’s life is at risk.
Threatens reproductive freedoms: By supporting this bill, Garrett has put IVF, contraception, and other essential reproductive healthcare at risk.
Undermines public education: He co-sponsored bills to funnel public funds away from public schools and into private institutions that don’t serve the majority of students.
In contrast, Alison Beale stands for:
Fully funding public schools: Alison is committed to investing in public education for all Tennessee children.
Protecting women’s rights: She will fight to ensure reproductive healthcare, including access to contraception and safe abortion, is available to all.
Supporting working families: Alison advocates for eliminating the grocery tax and easing the financial burden on Tennessee families.
3. Cable TV Campaign Message
For cable TV ads, the message should focus on: Alison Beale is a mom and former teacher who understands what it’s like to face the everyday struggles of balancing work and family while fighting for what’s right. Unlike Johnny Garrett, who has consistently voted against public education and women's health, Alison is committed to:
Eliminating the state’s grocery tax to make life easier for Tennessee families
Fully funding our public schools
Reinstating and protecting reproductive rights
Fighting for common-sense gun safety laws to protect our kids
