ate Senator Doug Overbey makes his formal re-election campaign announcement at the Sevier County Courthouse. (The Herald/Submitted Photo)

State Senator Doug Overbey (R-Second District) formally announced his re-election campaign June 11 at the Sevier County Courthouse, followed by an announcement event in Blount County as well.

In his announcement, Overbey emphasized the importance of jobs-friendly fiscal conservatism and common-sense East Tennessee values.

“Here in East Tennessee, we know how to stretch a dollar, and that’s a lesson that Nashville constantly needs to be reminded of,” Overbey said.

His main points for his re-election included his consistent opposition to raising taxes or imposing an income tax, his focus on raising Tennessee’s job-competitiveness and his strong support for veteran’s affairs, which has been a cornerstone in his legislative career.

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