NASHVILLE, TN – William “Baxter” Lee, an eighth generation Tennessean, announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in the newly drawn 5th Congressional District. Lee says that his decision to become a candidate came after thoughtful and deliberate conversations with his family and friends. The husband and father of three said one of his main concerns is putting families first and getting back to the basics of what makes America and Tennessee great.

“Tennessee has become a beacon of liberty across the country for people who are looking to relocate from states run by out-of-control government bureaucrats who believe in higher taxes, more mandates, and less freedom. I made the decision to run for Congress because we have the opportunity to take more of Tennessee’s conservative values and commonsense priorities to Washington, D.C.,” Lee said.

 
Lee is the father of three boys who are all students in Davidson County. An important issue to him is advocating for parents to make education and healthcare decisions for their children. He is committed to ending the abuse of authority by school boards during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lee also believes that Critical Race Theory and other divisive curriculum should never be taught in our schools.

 
As a small business owner, Lee understands the importance of low taxes and fewer government regulations to allow businesses to thrive on their own. In Congress, Baxter is committed to making it easier for small businesses to continue to invest in their community by lowering taxes, cutting bureaucratic red tape, and opposing the oppressive and unconstitutional COVID-19 mandates.

 
You can learn more about Baxter Lee’s announcement here.