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Leonard Perkins

Leonard Perkins

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Overview

Current rolePastor (retired)

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

GenderMale

LocationTennessee

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BackgroundPastor (retired)

EducationBachelor of Science (field/school not publicly specified)

Notable personal detailsLeonard Perkins is a Democratic candidate who ran for the U.S. House in Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District in 2024. He has described his background as a retired pastor and U.S. Air Force veteran, and he has said he volunteers as a hospice chaplain and as a clergy ambassador with the Memphis Police Department. His campaign has highlighted issues including voting rights, organized labor, veterans’ benefits, and student debt.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Healthcare

Supports expanded government role in providing basic public services including healthcare and emphasizes veterans’ healthcare and benefits; prioritizes veterans’ access to on-site medical and support services and lists women’s reproductive autonomy among priorities. Positions favor broader access to healthcare through government programs rather than market-only solutions.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports women's reproductive autonomy and lists women's rights and reproductive autonomy among top campaign priorities, indicating support for abortion access while not specifying limits or bans. Public campaign materials emphasize protecting reproductive autonomy as part of the candidate's platform.

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