Bill Lee in CampusElect.org 2018 Gubernatorial coverage

On Abortion: Ban abortion, even for rape and incest

Karl Dean (D): Legal. "Between her and her doctor and her family and her faith. Politicians should not insert themselves."

Bill Lee (R): Ban, even for rape and incest. "Any restriction that would limit abortions." Supports "Heartbeat Bill" banning at around six weeks.

Q: Allow employers to withhold contraceptive coverage from employees if disagree with it morally?

Karl Dean (D): Unknown.

Bill Lee (R): Yes. "Our constitution protects an absolute, fundamental right to live your life--at home & in the workplace--according to your values & your faith."

Q: Let Planned Parenthood receive public funds for non-abortion healthcare?

Karl Dean (D): Unclear. Supportive of expanding women's health services.

Bill Lee (R): No. Make sure they don't get another dime of state money.

On Corporations: Reduce the tax & regulatory burden for everyone

Karl Dean (D): Would allow counties to increase gas tax to fund local transportation infrastructure.

Bill Lee (R): Recruiting new businesses while "growing Tennessee businesses of all sizes. requires reducing the tax & regulatory burden for everyone."

On Drugs: Opposes recreational marijuana; wait on medical marijuana

Karl Dean (D): Legalize medical use. No legalization of recreational marijuana, but possibly decriminalize small amounts.

Bill Lee (R): Opposes legalizing recreational marijuana; says further exploration of medical use is needed.

On Education: Supports charter schools & vouchers

Karl Dean (D): Yes. Wants to make public education a top priority as governor.

Bill Lee (R): No. Wants to better use existing dollars. Will appoint an inspector general to "seek out waste & abuse in the system."

Q: Education: Support expansion of charter schools or provide vouchers or tax breaks to parents to send their children to private schools with public money?

Karl Dean (D): Opposes vouchers & for-profit charter schools. Believes nonprofit charter schools have a role to play in large urban districts, though "they're not a silver bullet."

Bill Lee (R): Yes. Supports charter schools. "Vouchers are an opportunity to provide another choice. We should certainly pilot voucher programs to see what positive impact they could have."

On Families & Children: Marriage is between a man & a woman

Karl Dean (D): Yes.

Bill Lee (R): No. "Marriage is between a man & a woman."

On Free Trade: Opposes Trump's tariffs on China

Karl Dean (D): No.

Bill Lee (R): No.

On Gun Control: Oppose any attempt to ban an entire class of weapons

Karl Dean (D): Supports 2nd Amendment, but wants to see strong background checks, bans on bump stocks, & continued support for the permit process.

Bill Lee (R): No. "Law abiding citizens should not be punished for the actions of criminals. Adding a new law won't solve the problem. As governor, I'll oppose any attempt to ban an entire (class) of weapons."

On Health Care: ObamaCare will not expand in Tennessee under my watch

Karl Dean (D): Support ACA. Expand Medicaid. "My biggest health care priority would be making sure all Tennesseans have access to quality and affordable health care."

Bill Lee (R): Repeal ACA & oppose Medicaid expansion. "ObamaCare will not expand in Tennessee under my watch."

On Immigration: Benefits for illegal immigrants is the wrong strategy

Karl Dean (D): Yes. Congress should figure out a solution to retain DACA. Favors in-state tuition for DACA recipients: "They grew up here and went to school and church here. They are Tennesseans."

Bill Lee (R): No. "Setting up additional benefits for illegal immigrants is the wrong strategy." Opposes in-state tuition for DACA recipients.

Q: Immigration: Support path to citizenship for America's 11 million illegal immigrants?

Karl Dean (D): Yes. Supports earned path to citizenship.

Bill Lee (R): No.