2018 Nevada Senate Voters Guide
Dean Heller (R) vs Jacky Rosen (D)
The Candidates
No to limit or tax. Voted to bar EPA from limiting greenhouse gasses. Supported withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement, saying US would still keep developing “innovative new energy technologies that make our state and our nation’s energy supply cleaner, more affordable, and more reliable.”
Yes to tax or limit. Opposed repeal of Obama Clean Power Plan, saying would “increase carbon pollution, worsen the effects of climate change, and slow down our transition to a clean energy economy.” Opposed withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement.
Yes.
Yes, would likely vote to confirm. “I have no reservations.”
Yes.
Cosponsored bill allowing states to impose work requirements.
No.
Mixed positions. Called original DREAM Act a “backdoor amnesty” program, and voted against. Supported a recent DACA extension. Opposed recent bill with path to citizenship, though open to the concept, depending on specifics.
Yes. Co-sponsored DREAM Act. Also general earned path to citizenship “for law-abiding undocumented immigrants who are playing by the rules and contributing to our economy.” So potential earned path for more than just DACA recipients.
Yes. Raise to $15 an hour.
No. Voted against. Cosponsored separate bill supporting counseling about financial aid choices.
Wasn’t in House during Warren bill. Has supported refinancing if market rates drop. Also supports extending Perkins program and letting student loans be canceled if recipients go bankrupt.