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David Kerr

David Kerr

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Overview

Current roleU.S. Marine Corps (retired; master sergeant)

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyModerate Democrat

GenderMale

LocationTennessee

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BackgroundU.S. Marine Corps (retired; master sergeant)

EducationUniversity of Phoenix — B.S., Psychology

Notable personal detailsDavid Stephen Kerr Jr. is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District. He is a retired U.S. Marine Corps master sergeant and served over 20 years in the Marine Corps, including deployments to Iraq (2007–2008) and Afghanistan (2012–2013). He has said he earned a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Phoenix and lives in Dandridge, Tennessee with his family.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

The campaign emphasizes supporting working families and rural economies, investing in infrastructure, and strengthening rural healthcare and community services, but does not articulate specific tax policy or clearly advocate for tax increases or cuts.

Healthcare

Supports affordable, accessible healthcare with emphasis on strengthening rural healthcare infrastructure and protecting access to essential and reproductive care; prioritizes ensuring veterans and working families can reach basic medical services without long travel. Does not endorse single-payer or Medicare for All on the cited materials.

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Immigration & Border

Supports comprehensive immigration reform that creates an easier, dignified pathway to U.S. citizenship and opposes policies that lead to immigrant detention or family separations. Emphasizes protecting immigrants’ dignity and expanding lawful pathways while criticizing demonization of immigrants.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate states that personal medical decisions should be made by individuals, their families, and their doctors rather than politicians, and supports protecting access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare.

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