Democrat Angie Lawless, an accomplished entrepreneur, attorney, and longtime community leader, today announced her campaign for Tennessee House District 59, seeking to succeed retiring state Rep. Caleb Hemmer, a Democrat.
“I am concerned about the affordability crisis facing Tennesseans and I am tired of politics as usual,” Lawless said. “I am ready to give back to this city and state that has given me so much,” she added.
Every family deserves access to affordable, high-quality child care. I’m committed to expanding programs that give parents peace of mind, support early childhood development, and help families thrive economically. By investing in childcare infrastructure, we ensure that parents can work without worrying about their children’s safety and growth, while giving every child the strong start they deserve.
Access to quality health care should never depend on your zip code or income. I support expanding Medicaid so more Tennesseans can access affordable coverage. I will also work to increase the number of providers, especially in underserved areas, and push for greater transparency from insurance companies when they set premiums and deny care.
If we’re serious about affordability, we should be cutting taxes on groceries and gas—not handing out tax breaks to out-of-state corporations. Tennessee has given away billions in corporate tax incentives while refusing to lower the everyday costs families feel at the checkout line and at the pump. We also need to protect our seniors and make sure they can retire with peace and dignity, not financial fears and uncertainty caused by increasing property taxes. That's why I am in favor of raising the income levels to freeze property taxes for our seniors and disabled veterans living on a fixed income.
Every kid, no matter where they live or what home they grow up in, should have access to top-notch teachers, safe classrooms, and full stomachs. We need to fully fund our public schools so every child has a real opportunity to succeed. That has to be our priority—especially when we’re making decisions about tax breaks and how we spend our budget. We have a responsibility to treat our public schools like Tennessee’s future is counting on them—because it is.
I am also opposed to Tennessee's voucher program and taking public dollars out of public education.
Strong infrastructure is the backbone of thriving communities. I’m committed to investing in roads, bridges, broadband, and public transit that connect our neighborhoods, support local businesses, and create good-paying jobs. Our community deserves safe streets and modern facilities that meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s growth.
Tennesseans are struggling with the cost of everything - groceries, gas, medicine, and housing. I will focus on bringing better paying jobs to TN and lowering taxes and costs for everyday Tennesseans. We also need to be intentional with our growth and make sure we protect what makes our communities special.
