2018 Michigan US Senate Voters Guide
John James (R) vs Debbie Stabenow (D)
The Candidates
Ban, with exception for life of the mother—but not for rape or incest.
No public statement found.
Yes. Leader in fight against big money in politics. Co-sponsored updated DISCLOSE Act . “Would gladly repeal Citizens United.”
No public statement found.
Yes. Voted for bill stating “climate change is real & human activity significantly contributes.” Challenged USDA about removing & changing climate change language.
Will review his record but concerned about environment & healthcare stands.
Will review his record but concerned about environment & healthcare stands.
Supports major infrastructure spending for rural and urban communities. On tariffs, supports stopping Chinese dumping of certain products but calls for “a more thoughtful, targeted approach.”
Yes. Let parents “use their tax dollars to send their children to the best schools.”
No. Has long opposed school vouchers. Says create world-class public education.
No public statement found.
Strongly supports. Voting districts should be drawn fairly, without “strange configurations.”
Yes. Many votes against discrimination, even before Supreme Court ruling.
No. Second amendment rights “SHALL NOT be infringed [upon]. Enough said!”
Yes. Supports common-sense gun reform: expanded background checks, banning high-capacity magazines & bump stocks.
Repeal. Will work to “remove this monstrosity [ACA].” Also “supports efforts to defund abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.”
Supports ACA but with improvements. Defunding Planned Parenthood would keep countless women who rely on Medicaid from getting healthcare. They’re often the only safety net alternative.
No public statement found. But opposes path to citizenship for America’s 11 million illegal immigrants. “We must end illegal immigration” & secure the border.
Yes. Voted for original 2007 DACA bill that failed to pass. Advocating for new DACA bill. Has supported more money for border funding, mixed votes on path to citizenship.
Unknown view of medical marijuana use. Opposes legalization for recreational use.
Critical of increasing to $15/hr, but unclear if he’d support smaller increase.
Has supported raising, but no statement on current proposal to raise to $15/hr.
Unknown
Yes. FCC decision to overturn net neutrality is “terrible.”
Supports. “President Trump is keeping his promises to the American people.” Percentage not applicable, as background is in business, not as elected official.
Opposed some executive orders: Farm Bill & drilling in Great Lakes. Disturbed by Trump’s “bromance” with Putin. Voted 33% with Trump as of 09/25/18.
Unknown. Would “have to take a more detailed look” at student loan forgiveness before commenting.
Yes. Author of Reducing Educational Debt Act addressing student loan refinancing. Voted to raise number of Pell Grants & maximum amount per grant. Voted to make 2 years of community college free.
Yes. Says they encourage companies “to do business right here in America.”
Other senate candidates include Marcia Squier (Green), George Huffmann III (Taxpayers), & John Howard Wilhelm (Natural Law). Due to limited space, we can’t include candidates polling at less than 15%, but encourage you to check out their websites.
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