NASHVILLE, TN — A new statewide poll of likely Tennessee Republican Primary Voters (RPVs) finds overwhelming support for expanding school choice while strengthening accountability, transparency, and academic performance across public education.

The December 2025 survey, conducted by Anchor Research on behalf of TennesseeCAN Action Fund, builds on similar polling conducted in June 2025 and shows a Republican electorate increasingly focused on giving families more education options while demanding stronger results and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.

Key Findings:

School Choice

• 61% support expanding Education Freedom Scholarships; 31% oppose
• 62% support growing high-performing charter schools
• 58% support increasing state funding for charter schools
• 68% support open enrollment across district and county lines

Public Education Accountability & Transparency

• 87% support A–F school letter grades
• 75% support state testing to measure student learning
• 84% support required reporting on how Tennessee’s $13 billion+ public education investment is spent
• 92% support encouraging districts to spend resources based on students’ academic needs

Political Importance

• 69% say improving education is extremely or very important when voting for state legislative offices
  • Among the most consistent primary voters, that rises to 76%
• Education ranks as the third most important issue statewide for RPVs

“Heading into this year’s election, this poll sends a clear message: voters strongly support expanding school choice while demanding accountability and transparency in public education,” said Chelsea Crawford, executive director of TennesseeCAN Action Fund. “Families want options, taxpayers want answers, and voters are ready for reforms that produce results for kids.”

Read more about the poll here.