Supporting President Trump

Like President Donald J. Trump, Dawn White was a successful business owner before entering public service. She has found success through not being a career politician but instead a conservative who wanted to make a difference for her community. Dawn proudly voted for and supports President Trump’s agenda to Make America Great Again. She even introduced and passed a resolution calling on Congress to immediately fund President Trump’s border wall. In the State Senate, Dawn continues to stand with President Trump in fighting for secure borders, strong families, and conservative leadership in Tennessee.

Fighting Illegal Immigration

Senator Dawn White has been one of Tennessee’s strongest voices against illegal immigration. She cast the deciding vote that stopped taxpayer-subsidized tuition for illegal immigrants, protecting Tennessee families from footing the bill. Dawn also stood firm against Nashville’s proposed sanctuary city ordinance and sponsored legislation to strengthen Tennessee’s anti-sanctuary laws. Her legislation holds local officials accountable if they attempt to ignore or defy state law. She remains committed to stopping sanctuary cities and will continue to oppose any attempt to grant benefits to those who break the law.

Tough on Violent Criminals

Keeping communities safe is one of Dawn White’s top priorities. She consistently stands with law enforcement, working to provide the resources they need to keep Tennesseans safe. Dawn proudly supports the Truth in Sentencing legislation, which ensures that violent criminals serve 100% of their sentence without parole or early release. This commitment puts victims first and keeps dangerous offenders off the streets. Dawn will continue to fight for policies that protect families and ensure that neighborhoods in the 13th District remain safe and secure.

Reforming and Improving our Education System

As a former teacher in Murfreesboro City Schools, Dawn White understands the challenges students, parents, and teachers face every day. She has worked in the legislature to empower parents, strengthen schools, and support educators across the 13th District. Dawn believes education standards should be set in Tennessee, not dictated by Washington bureaucrats. She opposed Common Core and has championed parental choice in education, giving families more control over their children’s futures. Dawn is committed to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed, and that teachers have the flexibility they need to meet the needs of their classrooms.

Conservative Values

Senator Dawn White is unapologetically conservative and firmly grounded in Tennessee’s values. She is 100% Pro-Life, Pro-Second Amendment, Pro-Religious Liberty, and Pro-Traditional Marriage. Dawn has consistently earned an “A” rating from the NRA for her unwavering support of gun rights. She believes life is sacred, freedom is God-given, and faith and family are the foundation of strong communities. The people of the 13th District can count on Dawn to never compromise on these core conservative principles.

Jobs and the Economy

Through the journey of successfully running her business, Dawn White learned that the government does not create jobs; businesses do. She has fought to make Tennessee one of the most business-friendly states in the country by cutting red tape and rolling back unnecessary regulations. Dawn remembers the struggles of starting a business from the ground up and navigating burdensome rules, and she has worked to make sure other Tennesseans don’t face those same barriers. She believes reducing regulation cultivates innovation, creates opportunity, and helps families prosper. In the State Senate, Dawn has remained focused on creating the conditions where small businesses in the 13th District can grow and thrive.

Defunding Planned Parenthood

Dawn White believes in the sanctity of life and has fought tirelessly to protect the unborn. She co-sponsored legislation to ensure abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, are completely defunded in Tennessee. Dawn has been a leader in making sure not a single taxpayer dollar is used to support abortion providers. Her record reflects her deep commitment to protecting innocent life at every stage. She will continue to champion pro-life policies and ensure Tennessee remains one of the most pro-life states in the nation.

Reducing Spending and Lowering Taxes

Dawn White believes Tennesseans know how to spend their money better than the government does. She has worked to reduce wasteful state spending and voted to cut the sales tax on groceries, helping families in her district keep more in their pockets. Dawn also voted for a constitutional amendment banning any form of a state income tax, ensuring Tennessee will never adopt one. She is committed to keeping Tennessee’s economy strong by ensuring the government lives within its means. For Dawn, a smaller and smarter government is the best way to protect hardworking families.

Tax Reform

Dawn White has a long history of fighting to keep Tennessee’s taxes low and to protect families from unnecessary barriers. She proudly voted to repeal the Hall Income Tax and has consistently supported tax relief for seniors and veterans. Dawn strongly opposes any form of a state income tax and will fight to ensure Tennessee never adopts one. She has also worked to reduce the sales tax on groceries, recognizing the importance of this increasing burden on everyday families. For Dawn, tax reform is about fairness, freedom, and ensuring Tennessee families keep more of what they earn.

On The Issues