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Tennessee likely voters are concerned about the direction of K-12 education and want lawmakers elected this November to make it a priority. They strongly support empowering parents to choose their children’s education, back expanding the Education Savings Account Program to every family, and want a new tax credit for homeschool families. They are more likely to reward candidates who champion these reforms.    

WHAT TENNESSEE LIKELY VOTERS WANT RIGHT NOW

A NEW DIRECTION FOR K-12 EDUCATION

Likely voters see a need for change in K-12 education and want more freedom for families to choose what works best for their children. 

• 89% say it’s extremely or very important that Tennessee’s elected leaders work to improve K-12 education. 
• Just 20% believe K-12 education in the state is heading in the right direction.
• 78% support parents, not government, choosing the best school for their child.
• 71% support giving K-12 families more flexibility and choices in how they can educate their children. 
• Candidates who prioritize giving families more freedom enjoy a 32-point advantage with voters this November (52% more likely to vote for, 20% less likely). 

AN EXPANDED EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT PROGRAM

Likely voters approve of Tennessee’s existing scholarship programs and want the Education Savings Account Program expanded to reach more families.

• 61% approve of the K-12 scholarship programs Tennessee already offers; only 27% disapprove.
• 52% have a favorable view of the Education Savings Account Program, more than double the 23% unfavorable.
• Majorities back lifting its limits: 55% support opening it to every income level and 62% support expanding it beyond its current three counties statewide.
• Candidates who back a statewide Education Savings Account Program enjoy a 29-point advantage with voters (46% more likely to vote for, 17% less likely).

A NEW TAX CREDIT FOR HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES

Likely voters back giving homeschool families new ways to access educational opportunities.

• 58% support Tennessee offering K-12 homeschool families a low-cost education tax credit; just 25% oppose.

Survey conducted September 18-21, 2026 | N=744 likely voters | MOE = +/- 3.6% | 80% text-to-web, 20% online