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Timothy Burchett OppScore Rating: +3.89

Timothy Burchett (Republican, Tennessee district 2), U.S. House, holds an OppScore of +3.89. OppScore scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 against a stated values framework, including a fixed life-at-conception position applied equally to every party.

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Timothy Burchett is the Republican U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 2nd congressional district, an East Tennessee native who has held the seat since 2019. A former Knox County mayor and state legislator, he stands out for his consistent emphasis on border security, fiscal restraint, and reducing the size and scope of the federal government.

Timothy Burchett rating summary

Party: Republican
Position: U.S. House
State: Tennessee
District: 2
OppScore: +3.89 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
Score basis: Record based, documented on 44 of 44 scored questions

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