2018 Arizona Senate Voters Guide
Martha McSally (R) vs Kyrsten Sinema (D)
The Candidates
No stand found on DISCLOSE Act or Citizens United. On separate bill voted against making it easier to see who was funding TV ads.
Unclear how serious a threat she considers. Says climate is changing, & that humans have played a role. But also voted to end Defense Dept assessments of climate-related threats to military installations & operations.
Yes. Calls Kavanaugh “a highly qualified nominee.”
Generally, no. Need to get spending under control. Did support federal transportation funding for AZ.
Mixed. Supports infrastructure bank to help “create good jobs,” cosponsored Balanced Budget Amendment.
Unclear. Opposed tariffs on imported solar cells. Backed tariff exceptions for products used in manufacturing.
No. Worry about retaliatory tariffs & “reckless trade war.”
Yes. Supports education vouchers. Backed SOAR Act to help DC students attend private schools.
Personally opposes, “marriage is between one man & one woman,” but now accepts as the law.
Yes. Sinema is Bisexual and strong LGBT rights supporter. Called Supreme Court decision “A historic victory for families.”
Repeal. Says, “Obamacare, which was flawed from the beginning, is collapsing under its own weight.” Says should replace with a different plan based on bringing down costs & increasing competition.
Support, shaped by not always having health insurance as a child. “No family should be forced to choose between getting the care they need & paying their bills.” Says repeal would strip coverage from hundreds of thousands of Arizonans, & skyrocket premiums for older patients & those with pre-existing conditions.
Voted with Trump 98% of the time as of Sept. 24.
Voted with Trump 61% of the time as of Sept 24.
Unclear. Has said supports new technologies, but led by private sector.
Angela Green (G) is also running. Due to limited space, we can only include candidates polling 15%, but do check out her website.