“If you want change, you don’t wait for it, you fight for it.” - Luis Mata, TN State Representative District 49 Candidate
Luis Mata is a community advocate, an immigrant, and a proud Tennessean, and he is running for TN State Representative, District 49 (La Vergne, Smyrna, Murfreesboro).
Meet Luis
Luis has spent his life as a community advocate - fighting for justice and for a future that can and will exist. He’s running for TN State Representative because no matter who we are or where we live, we all want the same thing–the opportunity to live, work, and play safely in our communities. Together, we can create a Tennessee that uplifts all Tennesseans, regardless of how much money we make, who we love, or where we come from. It’s time for representation that not only looks like us, but looks out for us. As Tennessee’s first-ever Latino State Legislator, he will continue to be a champion for a Tennessee where we can all belong and thrive.
Campaign Issues
Protecting Public Education
Luis will stand boldly in support of strong public neighborhood schools in every community and stand against efforts like vouchers that privatize our schools and take our public tax dollars away from teachers and students.
Gun Violence Prevention
Like many Tennesseeans, Luis supports, and will fight for, common sense gun violence prevention policies. We all deserve to live free from the fear of gun violence.
Prospering Economy& Infrastructure
Luis will fight for a better-working, affordable economy, through comprehensive efforts to address: smart growth management, workforce development, protections for working people, a living wage, and the power of organized labor.
Accessible Healthcare and Reproductive Justice
Luis will never stand between a person and their doctor, will work to repeal Tennessee's restrictive abortion ban, and will fight for Medicaid expansion. Healthcare is a human right.
Immigrant and Refugee Rights
Our diversity makes our state stronger. Luis will continue his decades’ long fight in advocating tirelessly to defend and promote immigrant and refugee rights. Tennessee is home and we are here to stay.
Equity for All
Regardless of who you love, how you worship, the color of your skin, your sexual identity/orientation, or your disability status – you deserve equal opportunity to live, work, and play free of discrimination.
Join the Movement!
We deserve bold leaders that will fight for all of our communities, for all of our freedoms, and for all of our future’s. Join the movement to be a part of creating a Tennessee that truly works for all of us.