Thomas Davis

Thomas Davis served in the U.S. Army from 1989 to 2014. He attended Central Texas College. His career experience includes working as a public servant. Davis has been affiliated with Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and the NRA.[1][2]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a U.S. Army combat veteran who served for almost 25 years, followed by continued service as a peace officer in my community. I live in Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District with my family, where I remain active in my church and local veteran organizations, including serving as a VFW post quartermaster. My life has been defined by service—first in uniform, and now in my community—and that commitment is what led me to run for Congress. I believe in upholding the Constitution, defending individual liberty, and ensuring that the federal government is accountable to the people it serves.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Constitutional, Accountable Government

Washington has become disconnected from the people, and elected officials must be held accountable to the Constitution and the voters they represent.Veterans, Service, and Leadership

“Leadership is being Present and Accountable and Placing the People and the Mission First."Faith, Family, and Traditional Conservative Values

“Strong families, faith, personal responsibility, and community values are foundational to preserving the country.”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Veterans Affairs and veteran access to care

Government accountability and constitutional limits

National defense and military readiness

Second Amendment rights and self-defense

Rural and small-town representation

Border security and rule of law

Economic pressure on working Americans

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I have been endorsed by: Tactical Response in Camden, TN; Fog House Firearms in McMinnville, TN; Chandler Hardwoods Guns & ammo in South Pittsburg, TN and Campbell's Armory in Tracy City, TN.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I served in the Army from July of 1989 until April of 2014. My job in the Army was 88M, Motor Transport Operator, which is just a cool way of saying truck driver. I held a variety of duty positions including; Wheeled Vehicle Operator, Training NCO, Squad Leader, Drill Sergeant, and Platoon Sergeant. I deployed in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Operation Joint Forge, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

After leaving the Army I moved to Arizona and served as a Peace Officer for a short period.

In 2017 I moved to Tennessee to be closer to family.

I currently live in Morrison with my wife Cindy and our youngest child Nicholas.

Since moving to Tennessee, I have been an active member of VFW Post 5064, serving as a member of the Honor Guard and as Quartermaster, I am also a member of American Legion Post 173. I currently serve on the Safety Ministry at First Baptist Church in McMinnville.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Problem One: Unsecure Borders:

Solution:

New Representatives who are dedicated to securing our borders.

New Representatives who will stand in the breach unafraid of political fallout.

Legislation that is clear, concise, and detailed enough to leave little room for questions about enforcement by the executive branch. Problem two: Lack of Fiscal Responsibility:

We currently have Representatives spending our tax dollars like a bunch of drunken Paratroopers at the strip club. This is reckless, unsustainable, and must end immediately, if not sooner

Solution:

New representatives who will say no to deficit spending regardless of any pressure or political fallout

Cut all foreign aid until our borders are secure.

Streamline all federal agencies by cutting administrative bureaucrats.

Clear and concise legislation containing one issue per bill.Problem Three: Infringements on 2nd Amendment, and other, Rights:

“Shall not be infringed” is very clear.

Solution:

Representatives who stand on principle and refuse to negotiate individual rights away for the illusion of safety.

Repeal the 1934 NFA and the 1968 Gun Control Act.

Relook and clarify all legislation to prevent agencies from interpreting it on their own. The ATF and the pistol brace are one example.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Stopping the tyranny being inflicted on American Citizens by the Federal Government.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

View my YouTube Channel, @redfourreviews.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity and Moral Courage.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have been placed into an sought out difficult and demanding jobs/position which have prepared me to represent the citizens of the 4th District.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To defend the Constitution, take the concerns of the Citizens to DC, and to vote with the personal values that are aligned with district values.

What legacy would you like to leave?

To be associated with the congress that shrank the size of the federal government and ended deficit spending.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. I was 14 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

U.S. Army Soldier. I served from July of 1989 until April of 2014.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Accepting the mission.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The power of the purse and the Representatives are more directly responsible to the citizens that they represent.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Securing the borders. Reeling in the reckless spending and governmental overreach being perpetrated on the American people.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I think it's time to have a Convention of States and discuss the issue. I believe anyone elected at the federal level should self regulate to serving no more than 12 years.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Not yet.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

The common story I hear in the district is that it is time for change.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

In some instances compromise is necessary unless that compromise is my integrity or my moral courage.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

I will only vote yes on legislation that is within the scope of the Constitution and within the budget.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Right now they should be investigating the policies that they have supported which have resulted in a $34 Trillion national debt. Then, they should pursue legislation to correct it.

What committees interest you?

Appropriations, Armed Services, Budget.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Full transparency for how and where our tax dollars are being spent and absolute accountability of the government.

Campaign website

Davis’s campaign website stated the following:

The Issues We Face Today

Responsible Budgeting and Fiscal Management

Congress spends OUR taxpayer dollars like a bunch of drunken Paratroops at a strip club. Which is irresponsible and unsustainable and has resulted in more than doubling the national debt since 2012. This must end immediately if not sooner. Thomas will work relentlessly to stop the runaway spending.

Live within our means: Deficit spending must stop.

Prioritize essential spending: Resources will be allocated in accordance with the function of the Federal Government as set out in the Constitution.

Tax reform and simplification: The entire tax code should be changed to no more than 10 pages.

Transparency and accountability: Promote transparency in government spending and hold officials accountable for responsible financial management.

Restoring the Second Amendment:

The Second Amendment guarantees the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. Supports legislation to:

Repeal unconstitutional gun control laws: Rally support within the House of Representatives to repeal the National Firearms Act.

Protect the rights of gun owners: Defend the rights of law-abiding gun owners from overzealous regulation and prosecution.

Securing the Southern Border:

The flow of illegal immigration across our southern border is a national security and economic crisis. Supports legislation to:

Hold the Executive Branch accountable to its task of enforcing the law: Unyielding efforts to use the power of the purse to force compliance. [3]

—Thomas Davis’s campaign website (2024)[4]