Mark Pickrell

Candidate for United States Senator for Tennessee
Mark says, “I believe it’s time for us to choose Main Street over Wall Street. The people of Tennessee-Democrats, Independents and Republicans alike-want and deserve an economy that is stable and that works for everyone. I would be honored to serve the state of Tennessee and provide the leadership not only needed today, but for a better future.”
Website: pickrell2020.net
Mark’s Vision
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- Stabilizing the economy and protecting the American people, without bailing out Wall Street
- Building a more stable foundation for our economy
- Supporting Federal Reserve reform
- Improving availability and flexibility of health Insurance, while reducing costs
- Providing opt-in Medicare and one national market for health insurance
- De-link health insurance from employment
- Enhancing the individual dignity of the American worker, particularly women who work
- Making voluntary union dues tax deductible
- Simplifying retirement plans for Americans and make them portable for the American workers
- Making Individual IRA contributions available for all workers, up to 10% of the worker’s compensation/profits
- Making college affordable without excessive student debt
- Providing direct student loans to students, with passing grades and full attendance, loans of up to $20,000 with interest rate of 0%
- Reducing the national debt by encouraging self-restraint and reduction over time
Personal Information
- Born and raised in Oak Ridge, TN
- Graduated from Harvard College and the University of Tennessee College of Law
- Married for 25 years and proud father of 3 daughters
- Ordained Baptist deacon who loves to hunt and fish
- Lives in Nashville, TN
Professional Career
- Entrepreneur and attorney who has practiced law at the highest levels for nearly three decades
- Attorney in Nashville, TN
- Adjunct professor of Law for Vanderbilt University
- Coaches Vanderbilt’s National Moot Court Team