Hay there!
Much like my baler, Tennessee politics could use some serious work. Join me to fight for:
Affordable and Accessible Healthcare
Strong Public Schools — Not Voucher Scams!
Preserving Farmland and Rural Life
Clean Air, Clean Water, and Healthy Food
An Economy for All - Including Small Towns!
Government that Respects Individual Freedom
Not sure if you can vote for me where you live? Check out this map of District 32.
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Primary Election: Aug. 6, 2026
General Election: Nov. 3, 2026
About Ali
Ali Simpson is a candidate for Tennessee State House District 32, which represents Roane County and Lenoir City. She operates a small farm with her family in Ten Mile.
Ali’s Experience
On the board of Southeast Tennessee Young Farmers Coalition: Ali Advocates for sustainable agriculture policy and resources for young and beginning farmers
Americorps alum with Habitat for Humanity
Former program coordinator with SCORE and the Small Business Administration (SBA), where she worked to establish programs that provide free education and resources to aspiring entrepreneurs.
Small farm operator: growing and selling veggies, wrasslin’ animals, wearing many (straw) hats.
Ali's experience in these roles has shown her that this country is abundant with folks who have the grit, drive, and know-how to lift up themselves and their communities. With the right support, like access to affordable health care, a man in her community could start what would become a regional composting business from the back of his pickup truck. With a weatherized home and a lower heating bill, a family she served at Habitat could save a little more for their future. With a small grant, a farmer can produce fresh, healthy food for schools and food banks.
Ali’s Goals
Fight for policies that improve the health, freedom and empowerment of the people.
Reverse the ongoing and shameless transfer of public wealth to corporations and special interests, and return that wealth to the hands of the people.
Platform
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Farmland is disappearing at an alarming rate in Tennessee and with it, the green countryside that we love. I will pursue an aggressive pro-agriculture agenda and will prioritize:
Farmland Preservation
Right to Repair
Water and Soil Health Initiatives
Battling invasives such as spotted lanternfly and Asian carp
Support for small and mid-size processors and commercial kitchens for value-added products
Programs that purchase healthy food from local farms for schools
Protections for workers in conditions such as extreme heat
Read more here - Coming Soon!
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Tennesseans deserve affordable and accessible healthcare. I will fight to:
Join our southern neighbors in accepting funding for the Medicaid expansion, which will help fund small and rural hospitals
Support addiction treatment and prevention programs
Fund programs to purchase food for schools from local farms
Enable counties to better address issues such as domestic violence
Advocate for programs that help older adults access healthcare by investing in rural transportation and mobile clinics
Improve waste infrastructure and economy by passing the Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act.
Read more here - Coming Soon!
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With the passing of the school voucher scam, Tennessee public schools, especially those in rural counties, will be facing a crisis that will prevent our kiddos from getting the best education. In addition to opposing vouchers, I will:
Support free breakfast and lunch for all Tennessee public school students
Advocate for increasing teacher pay and pay for essential employees such as bus drivers and janitors
Funding for special programs offering education in trades and the arts
Read more here - Coming Soon!
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Many politicians in Nashville are salesmen. They sell us the promise of freedom to get elected and then sell us out. If elected, I will:
Decriminalize and deregulate marijuana use and cultivation
Support the Food Freedom Act
Support Voting Rights Restoration for ex-felons
Fight overreaching laws such as the Medical Ethics Defense Act, which empowers doctors to refuse to treat patients based on their beliefs—a dangerous policy when folks often cannot choose their doctors
Protect the rights of Queer Folks!
Fight for the restoration of Abortion rights. Abortion is healthcare and the rising maternal and infant mortality rates in our state prove it
And, for the record, I support the 1st AND 2nd Amendment.
Read more here - Coming Soon!
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For too long, our state has suffered from policies that favor corporate interests and profits over the people. If elected, I will:
Propose robust anti-lobbying legislation
Propose an increase to the minimum wage to $15/hr
STOP the rapid pace of data center construction
Ban algorithmic grocery pricing
Advocate for affordable and accessible high-speed internet
Support small businesses with resources and education services
Fight for affordable, universal childcare
Reduce or remove sales tax on groceries!
Read more here - Coming Soon!
End Citizens United with States Rights!
The battle for a better future will not be won unless we take back control from corporations. The Citizens United Supreme Court decision has proved disastrous for our politics and has supplanted our voices with the agenda of a wealthy few.
Tennessee has the power to fight back. In summary, states have the power to define what corporations as an entity can do, regardless of where the corporation is headquartered—and that includes whether they can make political donations. Montana has already stepped forward with a 2026 constitutional initiative to redefine corporate power. If elected, I pledge to do everything I can to get this on the ballot.
Upcoming events
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Roane County Fair
Our campaign will have a booth every day of the United Way’s Roane County Fair. Stop by, learn about the campaign and make your own “The Tennessee I want to See” poster.
Where: The Expo Center at Roane State, Patton lane, Harriman, TN
When: Tuesday 5/12/26-Sunday 5/17/26
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Voices of Democrats w/ Rep. Sam McKenzie and Local Candidates
Where: Tri-County African American Cultural Museum, Oliver Springs, Tn
When: Thursday, 5/28/26 5:30pm
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Blue Dot Canvassing
Our campaign is going door-to-door from now 'til November! Help spread the word about in our communities.
No experience necessary: We will have a short canvassing training and these first few events will focus on doors of like-minded folks (blue dots!) who need to hear about our campaign for the state house of representatives!
Where: The Greenwood School726 Greenwood St, Kingston, TN 37763
When: Tuesday, 6/2 4:00pm-6:30pm,
Tuesday, 6/9, 4:00pm-6:00pm