Civil Miller-Watkins

Names the cost of things as the biggest issue facing Americans and Tennesseans; supports cutting tariffs on food and household basics and lowering energy and transportation costs.

“It's the cost of things. No single politician can get a lot done by themselves, so it takes a group of folks working together to make things happen. I feel like one of the bigger things we could do is cut those tariffs that we have on food and the household basics, because we understand that tariffs are just taxes on imported goods. And of course, we have to look at lowering energy and transportation costs.”

knoxnews.com·As of July 2026

Supports protecting voting rights, increasing civic participation, and strengthening faith in elections and government accountability ('Protect Democracy. Protect Every Voice.'); on her 2024 platform she called herself a strong supporter of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.

“In the Senate, I will work to protect voting rights, increase civic participation, strengthen faith in our elections, and ensure government remains accountable to the people.”

ballotpedia.org·As of May 2026

Supports 'common sense' gun laws so children can feel safe in school, in the community, and at home.

“Enacting Common Sense gun laws that make it possible for our children to feel safe, secure and without fear while in school, in the community and at home.”

localcandidates.org

Supports healthcare access and protecting Medicaid funding that keeps rural hospitals and clinics open in Tennessee; campaigns to make healthcare more affordable for working families.

“I care deeply about healthcare access and protecting Medicaid funding that helps keep rural hospitals and clinics open.”

ballotpedia.org·As of May 2026

Supports broadband and infrastructure investments that help rural communities grow, and wants rural and marginalized communities protected as technology and data-center expansion proceeds.

“I also support broadband and infrastructure investments that help rural communities grow. At the same time, as technology and data centers expand, we must make sure rural and marginalized communities are not sacrificed for corporate growth.”

ballotpedia.org·As of May 2026

Supports creating better-paying jobs and supporting small businesses so working families can get ahead ('Lower Costs. More Opportunity.').

“I want to help create better-paying jobs, support small businesses, improve public schools, and make healthcare more affordable so Tennessee families can build a stronger future.”

ballotpedia.org·As of May 2026