Mostly ban. Lifelong abortion opponent, but recognizes that Americans are divided on this. Voted for bill prohibiting abortions after 20 weeks & opposes any public funding.
Ban. Overturn Roe v Wade, stop “the pro-abortion agenda” in Congress & legislate nationwide restrictions similar to WV’s.
Yes, disclose funders. No, on Citizen’s United. Says the decision has “destroyed this country.”
Unknown.
No. “There are many factors involved in the evolution of the earth’s temperature.”
No to regulating greenhouse gases: “No one is going to stop using fossil [fuels] for a long time.” But required WV utilities to get 25% of energy from renewable sources by 2025.
No to regulating greenhouse gases. Led states suing to overturn Obama Clean Power Plan. Opposed renewable energy mandate in ad against a primary opponent.
Yes. Supports the tariffs 100%. Historically, trade deals have not been good for WV.
Milder support: “The President is…trying to gain a little negotiating leverage. That’s not a bad thing.”
No statement found.
Yes. Urged Senate Republicans “to stop playing games & send our kids back to school.”
No. “Breaking the law does not set a good example for our children.” Threatened an injunction.
Opposes restrictions in most areas. Opposed banning semi-automatic weapons, but supports background checks for gun show or internet sales.
Needs improvement, but supports its preventive care, protections for pre-existing conditions, costs of prescription drugs, & support to fight opioid epidemic. Unacceptable to go back to when 250,000 West Virginians went without healthcare.
Yes. No abortion funding, but committed to “helping women get vital health services, like cancer screenings & preventive care.”
No. “Has opposed all taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood.”
Yes. Spearheaded bill to fund health care benefits & pensions for union miners.
No statement found.
Yes. Supported 2014 bill to increase from $7.25 hour to $10.10 hour.
Unknown.
Voted 61% in support of Trump positions as of August 2018.
Yes. Introduced bills to refinance at market rates & to limit repayment to 15% of income. Signed on to support & strengthen Pell Grants.
Unknown. Reached settlement with for-profit online education company to forgive student debt.
Other senate candidates include Rusty Hollen (Libertarian). Due to limited space, we can only include candidates who poll 15% or higher, but encourage you to check out his website.
Key sites consulted included Votesmart.org, OntheIssues.org, FactCheck.org, Politifact.com, & public candidate statements. For guides to local races, see Vote411.org from the League of Women Voters & Ballotready.org.