Marquita Bradshaw

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says "Tennesseans deserve better" and describes her campaign as people-powered.[1]
• Says her approach centers on residents directly affected by public policy, building on her family's tradition of labor and community advocacy.[2]
• Says everyone deserves a fair opportunity to prosper and promises to expand access to good-paying jobs and support small businesses.[3]
• Says health care should serve people rather than profits and should be available regardless of income or employment.[3]

Background

• Executive Director, Sowing Justice (environmental justice and civic engagement nonprofit she founded after the 2020 race)[2],[4]
• Candidate, Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, Tennessee · 2024[4]
• Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, Tennessee · 2020[4]
• Environmental Justice Chair, Sierra Club, Tennessee Chapter · circa 2020[4]

Education

• Bachelor of Liberal Studies, University of Memphis[4]

Where they stand

• Education
  Supports well-funded public schools, competitive teacher pay and more student support services.[3]
• Economy & Jobs
  Says she would expand access to good-paying jobs, support small businesses, ensure fair wages and remove barriers to economic opportunity.[3]
• Housing
  Supports expanding affordable housing, more help for renters and first-time homebuyers, and efforts to address homelessness.[3]
• Health Care
  Says health care is a right; supports coverage regardless of income or preexisting conditions, lower drug prices and protecting rural hospitals.[3]
• Elections & Democracy
  Supports equal access to the ballot, transparent elections and independent redistricting to end gerrymandering.[3]
• Infrastructure
  Supports building affordable, high-speed broadband, with a focus on rural and underserved areas.[3]
• Energy & Environment
  Supports clean energy, reducing pollution and creating sustainable jobs, with attention to vulnerable communities.[3]

Voting record

Marquita Bradshaw has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words