U.S. House Races: Comprehensive 2018 Midterms Elections Guide with Candidate Bios and Key Issues

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61 min readOct 17, 2018

As the 2018 midterms approach, Abridge News wants to help you explore all the key Senate races, House races, and Governor races around the country. Want to know which states are electing a new governor, or which states have Senate races? Interested to see who is running, and what the candidates’ platforms & key issues are? Check out the user-friendly, clickable 2018 Midterms Map on our site!

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2018 House Races at a Glance:

On November 6, 2018, elections will be held to elect representatives to the U.S. House from all 435 congressional districts.
The current House of Representatives is composed of 240 Republicans and 195 Democrats.
218 seats are needed to hold a majority. Democrats would need a net gain of 24 seats to gain majority of the House.
We included 30 “toss-up” races in our guide below. Don’t see your district? Leave a comment below and we will work to add it to this guide!

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Check out in-depth candidate profiles for all the 2018 Gubernatorial elections below. For each state holding electing a Governor, we’ve gathered some relevant biographical facts about the Democratic and Republican nominees, and paired them with a few of their key issues from their respective campaign websites.

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Arizona House: 2nd District

Ann Kirkpatrick (D) vs. Lea Marquez Peterson (R)

Ann Kirkpatrick vs. Lea Marquez Peterson

Democratic Nominee: Ann Kirkpatrick

Ann Kirkpatrick served in the U.S. House representing Arizona’s 1st District from 2009 and 2011 and from 2013 to 2017.
She also served two terms in Arizona’s House of Representatives and unsuccessfully campaigned against John McCain for U.S. Senate in the 2016 election.
Ann Kirkpatrick was a law clerk in the Pima County Attorney’s Office in the late 1970s, and she has also worked as a private practice attorney. She holds a BA and a JD from the University of Arizona.

Ann Kirkpatrick’s Key Issues:

Building Critical Infrastructure: In the past, Ann has helped organize flood control projects in Pinal, Navajo and Coconino counties and finalized historic water rights for the White Mountain Apache tribe. She is committed to ensuring that Arizona has enough invested in infrastructure to thrive.
Campaign Finance Reform: She supports the DISCLOSE Act, which requires reporting of “dark money” spent in elections, and the Government by the People Act that incentivizes political campaigns to be funded by grassroots donors instead of corporate PACs.
Creating a Fairer Economy: She believes in providing guaranteed paid family leave in the workplace, and she wants to strengthen regulation of Wall Street.
Other Issues: Defending Medicare and Social Security; Ensuring Health Care for All Americans; Equality; Fiscal Responsibility; Veterans; Immigration & Border Security; Investing in Education; Jobs for Arizona; Protecting Our Natural Resources; Second Amendment; Supporting our Military and their Families; Women’s Health (visit Kirkpatrick’s website for full details).

Republican Nominee: Lea Marquez Peterson

Lea Marquez Peterson has owned and operated a chain of gasoline stations, convenience stores, and a business brokerage firm. Since 2009, she has been the CEO and President of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Throughout her career, she has received many business-related awards, including a Top Latino Leader Award (2017) at the National Latino Leadership Conference and an Extraordinary Woman in Business Award (2012) by the University of Arizona Alumni Association.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and entrepreneurship from the University of Arizona and an MBA from Pepperdine University.

Lea Peterson’s Key Issues:

Arizona Jobs: Lea vows to fight for a pro-business environment in Congress to stimulate job growth.
The Border: She believes in securing the border, while simultaneously investing in international ports of entry to ensure that there are efficient channels for commercial trade. She views border security as a “humanitarian issue” given the tragedies associated with cross-border human trafficking and drug smuggling.
Healthcare: She wants to repeal and replace Obamacare with a plan that enables those with pre-existing conditions to obtain quality healthcare at a fair price.
Other Issues: Taxes & Spending; Military & Veterans (visit Marquez Peterson’s website for full details).

Arkansas House: 2nd District

French Hill (R) vs. Clarke Tucker (D)

Republican Nominee: Congressman French Hill

French Hill is the incumbent candidate, and was first elected to the U.S. House in 2014. He serves on the Committee on Financial Services.
He previously served as a senior policy advisor for former President George H.W. Bush and was a senior advisor to former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee.
Hill is the founder and was the CEO and Chairman of the Board Delta Trust and Banking Corporation in Little Rock. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Vanderbilt University.

French Hill’s Key Issues:

Jobs, Taxes & the Economy: French Hill supported the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and believes that “our families, businesses, and entrepreneurs all want — and deserve — a tax code that is not only fair and simple, but one that will also spur economic development and growth.”
Encouraging Work: Hill supports “ skilled training initiatives that benefit high school students and high school graduates, who don’t want to pursue a four-year college degree, but need to get more skills and apprenticeships to fill the job openings in Arkansas.”
Government Spending and Debt: Hill believes that “Washington spending is out of control and bankrupting our country.” He thinks that “we must reform mandatory spending programs, cut low-priority spending, and stop performing functions best left to state and local governments or the private sector.”
Other Issues: Social Security, Medicare, and Financial Security; Healthcare; Education; National Security; Veterans; Homeland Security and Immigration Reforms; Conservation and Our National Parks (visit Hill’s website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Clarke Tucker

Clarke Tucker currently serves in Arizona’s House of Representatives, representing the 35th district. He was first elected in 2015.
He served for two years as a clerk for Judge J. Leon Holmes and then entered private practice, specializing in commercial litigation. He successfully battled bladder cancer in 2017.
Tucker holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in government from Harvard University and a JD from the University of Arkansas where he was editor of the Law Review.

Clarke Tucker’s Key Issues:

Health Care: Clarke Tucker wants to ensure access to high-quality and low-cost healthcare, make Medicare more cost-efficient, and protect the Affordable Care Act. He vows to put his “blood, sweat, and tears” into protecting Medicaid expansion in Arkansas.
Jobs: Clarke will “vote to increase federal investments in infrastructure,” expand the Earned Income Tax Credit, and invest in faster internet access for rural communities.
Education: Clarke promises to “help increase investment in Pre-K and Early Childhood Education.” He will also fight to improve pay for teachers and make college more affordable for kids.
Other Issues: Accountability in Government; Immigration & Border Security; Equality; Environment (visit Tucker’s website for full details).

California House: 45th District

Mimi Walters (R) vs. Katie Porter (D)

Republican Nominee: Congresswoman Mimi Walters

Mimi Walters is the incumbent candidate, and was first elected to the U.S. House in 2014. She serves on the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Previously, she served in the California State Senate (2008–2012) and the California State Assembly (2004–2008).
Walters worked as an investment banker between 1988 and 1995, working for Drexel Burnham Lambert and later, Kidder, Peabody & Co. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from UCLA.

Mimi Walters’s Key Issues:

Immigration: Walters believes that “to fix the system we need to secure our border to end illegal immigration and rebalance the legal immigration process to favor employment-based visas and immediate family members.” She thinks that DREAMers should be allowed to stay as long as they have not committed a crime.
Taking on Washington…: Walters has voted to freeze her own pay and to cut Congressional office budgets. She supports a balanced budget and voted for the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
National Security: Walters supports “an aggressive frontal approach that seeks out and destroys the terrorists where they live and an American foreign policy that puts the interests of our nation and our allies first.”
Other Issues: Debt and Taxes (visit Walters’ website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Katie Porter

Katie Porter is a consumer advocate lawyer and a professor at UC Irvine. She has endorsements from many well-known politicians including Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris
She has served as the consumer and bankruptcy attorney for the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, the World Bank, the Federal Judicial Center, and the Uniform Law Commission.
Porter holds a bachelor’s degree from Yale University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

Katie Porter’s Key Issues:

Taxes: Porter states that she will “fight to overturn Trump’s tax plan.” She thinks that “what Americans need is tax reform that makes wealthy corporations pay their fair share and cuts taxes for the middle-class and small businesses.”
Healthcare: Porter will “fight for a Medicare for All system and will stand up to the Trump and Mimi Walters’ effort to gut protections for pre-existing conditions.”
End Citizens United: Porter will “never take a dime from corporate PACs” and will fight for campaign finance reform and an end to Citizens United.
Other Issues: Women’s Health, Environment, Common Sense Gun Reform, Education, LGBTQ Rights, Paid Family Leave, Veterans, Immigration, Housing (visit Porter’s website for full details).

Colorado House: 6th District

Mike Coffman (R) vs. Jason Crow (D)

Republican Nominee: Representative Mike Coffman

Mike Coffman is the incumbent candidate, having served in the U.S. House fo Representatives since 2009. Previously, he served as Colorado’s Secretary of State, Colorado’s State Treasurer, and in the Colorado Senate and Colorado House of Representatives.
Coffman served in the U.S. Army between 1972 and 1978 and then, in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1979–1994 and 2005–2006, achieving the rank of Major.
Coffman holds a B.A. from University of Colorado Boulder and has studied at D.G. Vaishnav College in Chennai, India and the University of Veracruz in Xalapa, Mexico. He is also the founder of Aurora, a Colorado-based property management firm.

Mike Coffman’s Key Issues:

National Security: Coffman states that “while our defense priorities must be fully funded, wasteful spending in the defense budget must be cut by reducing the bloated Pentagon bureaucracy, acquisition reform, and getting our allies to shoulder their share of the burden.”
Veterans: Coffman believes that the current Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is “mired in a culture of corruption.” He vows that “VA whistleblowers must be protected and veterans must be able to get care in a timely manner, including from private providers when the veteran lives too far from a VA facility or the waiting list for care is too long.”
Health Care Reform: Coffman thinks that “the consumer protections under the ACA, such as allowing dependents to stay on a parent’s policy until age 26, and prohibiting discrimination based on gender or pre-existing conditions should remain. Beyond that, states should be given discretion, within broad parameters, to devise their own solutions to bring down cost and to broaden access.”
Other Issues: Saving Social Security, Saving Medicare, Small Business, Education, Welfare Reform, Environment, Immigration (visit Coffman’s website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Jason Crow

Jason Crow is a lawyer at Holland & Hart where he advises clients on regulatory compliance matters.
Crow is a former Army infantry officer and led combat units during three tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, achieving the rank of Captain. He was an advisor to former President Obama on military and veteran issues during Obama’s re-election campaign and he co-chaired Colorado Governor Hickenlooper’s Veterans Affairs Transition Committee.
He holds a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin and a J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

Jason Crow’s Key Issues:

Campaign Finance and Washington Reform: Crow has pledged not to take corporate PAC money and supports legislation that will address Citizens United.He will also “Investigate and respond to foreign government meddling into U.S. elections and conflicts of interest by government officials.”
Gun Violence Prevention: Crow will fight to “expand background checks for gun purchases,” restrict the sale of high-capacity ammunition magazines and bump stock devices, “ban military-style assault weapons and exercises,” “prevent concealed carry reciprocity,” and rescind a federal ban on funding for gun violence research.
Environment and Energy Policy for America’s Future: Crow will fight “to maintain environmental protections already in place, and address growing problems related to climate change and energy.” He will work to “re-commit to the Paris Climate Accord and implement the Clean Power Plan.”
Other Issues: Economic Opportunity, Defending Democracy, Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid, Criminal Justice Reform (visit Crow’s website for full details).

Florida House: 27th District

Maria Salazar (R) vs. Donna Shalala (D)

Republican Nominee: Maria Elvira Salazar

Maria Elvira Salazar spent 35 years working in breaking news coverage. She covers Latin American political affairs for the U.S. hispanic community.
She has won 5 Emmy Awards for broadcast journalism and is the first and only U.S. Spanish language TV journalist to interview Fidel Castro one-on-one.
She holds a BA from the University of Miami and a Masters in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.

Maria Salazar’s Key Issues:

Protect Our Veterans: Salazar thinks we “must demand that the Department of Veterans Affairs be held accountable so that our retired servicemen and women receive the very best possible their country has to offer.” She will fight to give them access to “the best possible healthcare, good paying jobs, continuing education and vocational training, affordable housing and other support systems.”
The Economy: She believes that “the Republican Tax Cut law was the right thing to do for our economy and our struggling middle class.” She promises to work with colleague to “ensure that the tax cut law becomes permanent for everyone, not just corporations.”
Immigration: Salazar states that “we must tackle border security in a humane manner — without separating families — swiftly remove criminal aliens and correct visa overstay, while establishing a work authorization for the undocumented and a permanent solution for DACA recipients.”
Other Issues: National Security, Public Safety, Protect Life, Healthcare, Traffic & Transportation, Israel (visit Salazar’s website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Donna Shalala

Donna Shalala currently serves as the Trustee Professor of Political Science and Health Policy at the University of Miami. She was the President of the Clinton Foundation from 2015 to 2017.
She served on Bill Clinton’s presidential cabinet as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services between 1993 and 2001. Then, she served as the president of the University of Miami between 2001 and 2015.
She holds a BA from Western College for Women, served in the Peace Corps from 1962–1964, and earned a MA and PhD from Syracuse University.

Donna Shalala’s Key Issues:

Climate Change: Shalala “believes climate change is the biggest planetary challenge we face in the 21st Century, and for South Florida it is a dire existential threat.” She thinks the first step that must be taken is to “fully rejoin the Paris Climate Accord.” She also thinks that Miami “has the potential to become a worldwide hub for research on this crucial issue.”
Jobs And the Economy: Shalala “will fight to build an economy that invests in people, not in tax cuts for the wealthy.” She will do this through smart, strategic investments in education, infrastructure, and a social safety net.
Immigration: To “mend our immigration system,” Shalala will “protect and unify families — not tear them apart.” She will “defend DACA and protect DREAMers, extend Temporary Protected Status where applicable, and pressure dictatorial regimes through sanctions and diplomatic strength.”
Other Issues: Health Care, Education, Gun Control, Traffic / Infrastructure, Women’s Rights (visit Shalala’s website for full details).

Georgia House: 6th District

Karen Handel (R) vs. Lucy McBath (D)

Republican Nominee: Representative Karen Handel

Karen Handel is the incumbent candidate. She assumed office in 2017 when she defeated Jon Ossoff in a special election to fill Tom Price’s vacant seat. This special election was the most expensive congressional race in U.S. history.
She has served as the Secretary of State of Georgia from 2007 to 2010. Prior to that, she chaired the Fulton County Board of Commissioners from 2003 to 2006.
Handel attended Prince George’s Community College in Largo, Maryland and the University of Maryland University College, but did not complete her degree. In her career, she’s worked at Ciba Vision, KPMG, and for Susan G. Komen.

Karen Handel’s Key Issues:

Health Care: Handel believes that “Obamacare is the single biggest intrusion into the lives of Americans in decades.” She believes that “Obamacare must be repealed and replaced with market-based, patient-centered reforms.”
Immigration: Handel thinks that “we need to build a wall along our southern border, demand immigration laws be enforced, improve the reliability of temporary visa programs, and create a viable guest worker program.”
Taxes: Handel supports a “simpler, fairer, tax code that promotes economic growth, as well as reforms that promote the repatriation of overseas profits.”
Other Issues: Israel, Jobs & the Economy, Medicare, National Defense / Veterans, Pro-Life (visit Handel’s website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Lucy McBath

Lucy McBath was the national spokesperson for Everytown for Gun Safety. She’s the founder of the Champion in the Making Legacy Foundation.
In 2012, McBath’s son, Jordan Davis, was shot and killed at a gas station in Jacksonville, Florida by a shooter who opposed the music that her son was playing in his car. The shooter was initially found not guilty, but in a re-trial, was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Virginia State University and worked as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines for 30 years.

Lucy McBath’s Key Issues:

Healthcare: McBath states that “a mother and a two-time breast cancer survivor, [she] fully understand the potential devastating effects of a full Affordable Care Act (ACA) repeal.” She supports an expansion of Medicaid in Georgia and believes that ACA can be made better by “adding a robust public option to increase competition in the ACA marketplace.”
Gun Safety: McBath’s son was killed in an act of gun violence. In Congress, she will “push for implementing background checks for all firearm purchases; raise the minimum age to purchase a gun to 21; work to defeat conceal carry reciprocity measures; and introduce legislation to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers and other criminals.”
Jobs & the Economy: McBath says that she “strongly oppose[s] the Trump-Handel Tax Scam signed into law in December 2017.” Instead, she wants to make middle class tax cuts permanent, make the federal earned income tax credit more generous, and raise the minimum wage.
Other Issues: Education, Immigration & DACA, Women’s Rights, Money in Politics, Israel, Environment, Infrastructure, LGBTQ Rights (visit McBath’s website for full details).

Illinois House: 6th District

Peter Roskam (R) vs. Sean Casten (D)

Republican Nominee: Congressman Peter Roskam

Peter Roskam is the incumbent candidate. He has been a member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 2007, serving as the Chief Deputy Majority Whip from 2011–14.
Previously, he served in the Illinois Senate and the Illinois House of Representatives.
Roskam currently serves as Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax Policy.

Peter Roskam’s Key Issues:

Security and Borders: Roskam believes that “we must develop a long-term strategy to combat the spread of radical Islamic extremism, and any efforts to reform our country’s immigration system must start with border security.” He promises to “lead the charge against President Obama’s dangerous and misguided deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran,” and he “proudly as one of strongest supporters in Congress.”
Tax Reform: He is “proud to have played a key role in advancing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and throughout the process he fought to preserve key provisions of the tax code such as the state and local tax deductions, the charitable deduction, and he even had his own bill, Stop Taxing Death and Disability, included in the law.”
Family: Roskam is “unapologetically pro-life and consistently ranks among Congress’s strongest advocates for the unborn.” He pledges to “continue fighting for healthcare access and affordability, lower energy costs and energy independence, as well as educational opportunities that empower parents, not government bureaucrats.”
Other Issues: Healthcare and Oversight and Accountability (visit Roskam’s website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Sean Casten

Sean Casten is an energy executive, and this is his first time seeking an elected office.
Casten was previously the CEO of Turbosteam Corporation, a manufacturer of custom-built combined heat and power plants, and then the co-founder and president of Recycled Energy Development, LLC.
He describes himself as a scientist who has “dedicated his life to fighting climate change.”

Sean Casten’s Key Issues:

The Right to Vote: If elected, Casten plans to: “introduce legislation to create a “Geneva Convention” for cyber-warfare and election tampering, protect our voting machines, incentivize all states to adopt automatic voter registration, restore the provisions of the Voting Rights Act that were gutted by the Shelby v Holder decision, support a constitutional amendment to overturn the Citizens United decision, support efforts to curtail gerrymandering, restore voting rights to non-violent offenders, move Election Day to the weekend, and lower the federal voting age to 16.”
LGBTQ Rights: Casten believes that “LGBTQ rights are human rights, period.” He promises to “support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, support the Equality Act, support legislation that would ban the heinous practice of conversion therapy, defend legislation such as the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act that protects LGBTQ Americans against hate crimes, and support efforts that enable transgender Americans to change their gender on government identification documents.”
Gun Safety: Casten supports “bringing back the Assault Weapons Ban. a national ban on high-capacity magazines, the Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act, closing the gun show loophole, ‘no fly no buy’ rules to prohibit gun sales to suspected terrorists, and a repeal of the ‘Dickey Amendment.’” He vows to “advocate for laws that allow the ATF to store gun records in searchable, electronic records to bring law enforcement into the 20th (much less 21st) century.”
Other Issues: Veterans Policy; Jobs and Growing Our Economy; Healthcare; Women’s Rights and Opportunity; Education; Energy and Climate Policy; and Immigration Reform (visit Casten’s website for full details).

Iowa House: 3rd District

David Young (R) vs. Cindy Axne (D)

Republican Nominee: Congressman David Young

David Young is the incumbent candidate, having served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 2015.
He is a member of the Republican Main Street Partnership, and he was assigned to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Young previously served as chief of staff to Iowa Republican senator Chuck Grassley as well as chief of staff to Kentucky senator Jim Bunning.

David Young’s Key Issues:

Balancing the Budget & Controlling Spending: Young describes himself as a “watchdog, unafraid to blow the whistle on government officials who act irresponsibly with the taxpayer’s dollars or trust.” He promises to “hold government from both parties accountable as he fights for a transparent government that works better for Iowa and for America.”
American Optimism: “Optimism is at the center of America’s continued greatness, and it is the defining character of David’s public service and of his campaign.” Young vows that he “knows how to tackle tough issues and get results for Iowa.”
Strengthening our Economy & Creating Jobs: Young believes “the tax code should be fairer, flatter and simpler,” and he pledges to fight “for tax reform as a way to spur job creation.”
Other Issues: Holding Government Accountable; Improving Healthcare & Lowering Costs; Keeping America’s Promise to Seniors; and Defending Those who have Defended America (visit Young’s website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Cindy Axne

Cindy Axne is a small business owner who runs a digital design firm.
She worked for the State of Iowa from 2005 to 2014 and has also worked in various capacities as a political activist.
Axne earned an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University and graduated from the University of Iowa.

Cindy Axne’s Key Issues:

Growing Our Economy and Helping Families Succeed: Axne vows “her top priority will be putting Iowa families to work in good-paying jobs.” She promises to “fight to pass equal pay legislation, a National Paid Family Leave Act, and to increase the availability of affordable childcare so working families can save for their children’s future.”
Affordable, Effective Healthcare for All: Axne wants to “maintain and improve the Affordable Care Act,” and she “will fight for a real public option that allows Americans to choose between Medicare or Medicaid.” She also supports “increased funding for our mental health facilities.”
Women’s Reproductive Rights: She pledges to “ensure that Planned Parenthood funding continues, and fight to keep Washington politicians out of the Doctor’s office and out of the personal decisions between women and their doctors.”
Other Issues: Protecting our Public Schools; Reforming Our Broken Immigration System; Protecting Iowa’s Farms & Rural Communities; Building Iowa’s Leadership in Renewable Energy & Tackling Climate Change; Returning our Democracy Back to the People; Keeping our Promises and Protecting Social Security and Medicare; Veterans; and Equality for our LGBTQ community (visit Axne’s website for full details).

Kansas House: 2nd District

Paul Davis (D) vs. Steve Watkins (R)

Democratic Nominee: Paul Davis

Paul Davis served as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from 2002–2015.
For the last 6 years of his tenure, he was the state House Minority Leader.
Prior to becoming minority leader, he was the Policy Chair for the House Democratic Caucus in the Kansas House.

Paul Davis’s Key Issues:

Agriculture and Rural Kansas: Davis promises to “protect the traditions and values that define our state’s strong rural communities.” In the Kansas state legislature, Davis “voted for rural development tax credits to spur small business creation, advocated to expand Medicaid to protect rural hospitals, voted to phase out the state estate tax, and voted to eliminate property taxes for business machinery and equipment.”
Healthcare: Davis opposes “attacks on Medicare,” and promises to “reach across the aisle to fix what’s broken in the Affordable Care Act” if elected. He has “voted to expand health insurance for Kansas children, to expand partnerships that enable small business owners provide insurance to employees, and to expand Medicaid.”
Immigration Reform: Davis says he “supports the Dream Act and strongly opposes family separation.” He believes that undocumented residents “should not be allowed to ‘cut in line,’ but after years contributing to our communities, they should be allowed to earn a spot without threats of mass deportation” and promises to help “find a compromise that will fix our immigration system once and for all.”
Other Issues: Education and National Security (visit Davis’s website for full details).

Republican Nominee: Steve Watkins

Steve Watkins graduated from West Point and served in the U.S. Army, qualifying to be an airborne ranger and achieving the rank of Captain.
He was deployed to Afghanistan, and he served in the Khost province and conducted combat patrols on the border of Afghanistan-Pakistan.
After his military service, he spent a decade working in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Central Asia as an independent contractor, working predominantly with the Department of Defense.

Steve Watkins’s Key Issues:

Kansas First: Watkins believes “our domestic issues must take priority,” and he promises to “put my constituents first and fight tirelessly to deliver better opportunities and a better quality of life for all Kansans.”
Homeland Security: Watkins believes the government must “deliver the resources our military needs to defend our shores to secure our borders, stop illegal immigration, and protect communities from violent transnational gangs that have no place in our society.” He pledges to “advocate and support policies that will put our military and law enforcement in a position to achieve nothing less than a complete victory.”
Protecting Life: Watkins is pro-life, stating: “I signed the National Right To Life Pledge, to never vote for pro-choice legislation, and that is a promise I will uphold in Washington.” Additionally, he believes “Congress now has a responsibility to end the crippling ACA tax mandates and work together to replace Obamacare with a patient-centered system.”
Other Issues: Delivering Results; Economy & Jobs; Defending our Rights; Standing Up for our Veterans; Protecting Seniors; and Spending & National Debt (visit Watkins’s website for full details).

Kentucky House: 6th District

Andy Barr (R) vs. Amy McGrath (D)

Republican Nominee: Congressman Andy Barr

Andy Barr is the incumbent candidate, having served as a member of the U.S. House since 2013.
Barr is a career attorney. He worked for former Democratic Kentucky Attorney General and future Governor Steve Beshear while working at the Lexington law firm Stites & Harbison.
When Ernie Fletcher was elected Governor of Kentucky in 2003, Barr was named to the governor-elect’s transition team in the Public Protection and Regulation Cabinet. Ultimately, Fletcher chose Barr as general counsel for the governor’s office of local development.

Andy Barr’s Key Issues:

National Security: While in the House, Barr “introduced a bill that imposes the toughest economic sanctions ever directed at North Korea.” “He voted for vital funding to rebuild our nation’s military, increase readiness, bolster our Naval forces, increase end strength of our Armed Forces and provide the largest pay raise for our troops in a decade; and he was awarded the 2017 Charles Dick Medal of Merit from the National Guard Association of the United States for distinguished service in providing “exceptionally strong support” to the National Guard.”
Economy & Jobs: Barr voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and he describes himself as “ a national leader in the effort to roll back burdensome regulations, authoring multiple bills that will increase Americans’ access to the financial system so that entrepreneurs, farmers and homeowners can access the capital they need to build businesses, create jobs and purchase a home.”
Fiscal Responsibility: Barr supports the Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, the “Building a Better America” Budget that would balance the budget in 10 years without raising taxes, and he co-Chaired the Republican Study Committee’s Empowerment working group.
Other Issues: Opioid Epidemic; Financial Services; Energy; Healthcare; and Veterans (visit Barr’s website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Amy McGrath

Amy McGrath has not previously run for elected office. She served for 20 years as a fighter pilot in the Marine Corps, during which time she flew 89 combat missions bombing al Qaeda and the Taliban.
In 2016, she was inducted into the Aviation Museum of Kentucky’s Hall of Fame and her military story is described in Band of Sisters: American Women at War in Iraq.
She has worked as a defense and foreign affairs policy advisor to U.S. Rep. Susan Davis, as the Pentagon’s Marine Corps liaison to other federal agencies, and as a member of the political science faculty at the U.S. Naval Academy.

Amy McGrath’s Key Issues:

Healthcare: Regarding the ACA, McGrath opposes “the “repeal and replace” effort.” She “firmly believes that the goal must be universal coverage for all Americans,” and she supports “a Medicare buy-in option for those over the age of 55 and creating a government-run health insurance agency that would compete with other private health insurance companies within the country.”
Foreign Policy: She believes it is vital to “maintain a strong military and a strong diplomatic and development corps.” She wants to treat climate change as a national security issue. She believes “we need strong alliances to face the global challenges ahead, and NATO is the most capable alliance in world history.”
Sexual Harassment: McGrath does not want to see sexual harassment become a partisan issue. She explains: “in my experience, the very best way to combat this type of behavior is for leaders to foster an environment of respect for all, and one where anyone can feel like he/she can come forward (without repercussion) should there be sexual harassment or assault,” and “we have to look out for each other, regardless of gender.”
Other Issues: Medical Marijuana & Legalization; Guns; Money in Politics; Climate Change; Teachers’ Pensions; Addressing the Opioid Crisis; Economy; and Immigration (visit McGrath’s website for full details).

Maine House: 2nd District

Bruce Poliquin (R) vs. Jared Golden (D)

Republican Nominee: Congressman Bruce Poliquin

Bruce Poliquin is the incumbent candidate, having first been elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014.
Previously, Poliquin was the Treasurer of Maine from 2010–2012.
Poliquin is currently assigned to the House Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

Bruce Poliquin’s Key Issues:

Tax Reform: Poliquin supports the recent tax reform legislation, believing it “simplifies the tax code for average Maine families, doubles the standard deduction, and works to save Mainers more of their hard-earned money.”
Education and Opportunity: “As the son of a former public school principal in Central Maine, Congressman Poliquin understands the educational values of Maine’s 2nd District families and is fighting to broaden the educational and school choices for students and parents.”
Healthcare: Poliquin believes that “Washington’s one-size-fits-all approach to healthcare is not working for Maine families and small business. Many folks are experiencing higher health premiums, narrower networks and are having to find new doctors due to ObamaCare.” He promises to “fix misguided policies, such as the Medical Device Tax and the 30-Hour Workweek Employer Mandate, that are crippling our small businesses.”
Other Issues: Jobs and Economic Growth; Spending Cuts and Debt; Energy; Financial Services; and Veterans (visit Poliquin’s website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Jared Golden

Jared Golden is a current member of the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 60.
Golden was first elected to the state chamber in 2014, and he has served as the Chair of both the Elections Committee and Joint Rules Committee.
Golden was in the United States Marine Corps, serving combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Jared Golden’s Key Issues:

Health & Healthcare: Golden believes “we must stop treating health like a private industry, and start treating health like a public good and a basic right for every American.”
Women: He states: “Congress must do more to end gender-based wage discrimination.” In addition, he believes “every woman has the right to make her own healthcare decisions and that Washington politicians have no business being involved in the private medical choices made between a woman and her healthcare professional.”
Campaign Finance: Golden vows to fight for “campaign finance reform by ending Citizens United — either by a constitutional amendment or by another Supreme Court ruling superseding the previous decision.” He also thinks “the federal government would be wise to follow Maine’s lead and establish a robust clean elections system.”
Other Issues: Jobs & Economy; Environment; Seniors; Education; Trade; Veterans & Defense; and Opioid Epidemic (visit Golden’s website for full details).

Michigan House: 8th District

Mike Bishop (R) vs. Elissa Slotkin (D)

Republican Nominee: Congressman Mike Bishop

Mike Bishop is the incumbent candidate, having served in the U.S. House since 2015.
Previously, he served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003, and the Michigan State Senate from 2002–10 where he served as majority leader.
Bishop is currently assigned to the committees on: Education and the Workforce; Judiciary; and Ways and Means.

Mike Bishop’s Key Issues:

Jobs and the Economy: Bishop promises to “work hard to help encourage economic growth through lower taxes and less government over-regulation so that everyone has access to expanded opportunity, good jobs and rising wages.” He has helped to “craft tax reform that allows families and small businesses to keep more of what they earn so that they can meet their needs and thrive in our growing economy.”
Defending Our Values: “As a strong conservative, Mike Bishop has always defended our values.” Bishop believes that “defending our 2nd amendment and pro-life values are important. He opposes sanctuary cities and believes in strong immigration enforcement. He has always protected religious freedom.”
Protecting Our Great Lakes: “While some in the federal government from other states fought to reduce the commitment to protecting the Great Lakes, Congressman Bishop stood strong, fought for and secured $300 million per year for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to make sure we can keep our Great Lakes clean and safe. When it comes to protecting our Great Lakes — Mike Bishop will never back down.”
Other Issues: Pipeline Safety, Curbing Opioids, Improving Education & Making College More Affordable, and Protecting Our Kids (visit Bishop’s website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Elissa Slotkin

Elissa Slotkin is the former Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs under the Obama Administration.
She was the principal advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Defense on security strategy and policy issues related to the nations and international organizations of Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Western Hemisphere.
Previously, from September 2012 to January 2015, Elissa served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs.

Elissa Slotkin’s Key Issues:

Affordable Healthcare: Slotkin “believes all Americans should have access to healthcare they can afford, regardless of pre-existing conditions. To get there, I believe we need true bipartisan reform of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). We should also consider options that would allow people the choice to buy into plans, such as Medicare, that have been proven to control costs for consumers.
Michigan’s Ballot Initiative On Marijuana: She supports “the use of medical marijuana, which was approved by Michigan voters in 2008,” as well as the decriminalization of marijuana. She is “keeping an open mind” and “reviewing the impact of the legalization” when it comes to recreational marijuana.
Passing Common Sense Gun Legislation: Slotkin believes “we must prohibit terrorists, the mentally ill, and domestic abusers from obtaining guns. And as an Army wife, I do not believe ordinary citizens should be able to easily obtain weapons or materiel that allow them to outgun their local police or military.”
Other Issues: Affordable Prescription Drugs; Combating The Opioid Epidemic; Investing In Education; Growing Economic Opportunity In Michigan; Investing In Our Infrastructure; Ensuring Retirement Security; Fighting For Campaign Finance Reform; Fiscal Responsibility And Government; Strengthening America’s National Security; Providing For Our Veterans; Preserving Our Environment; and Defending Our Freedoms And Advancing Equality (visit Slotkin’s website for full details).

Montana House: At Large

Greg Gianforte (R) vs. Kathleen Williams (D)

Republican Nominee: Congressman Greg Gianforte

Greg Gianforte is the incumbent candidate, having first assumed office in 2017. He is appointed to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. He is among the wealthiest members of Congress.
Prior to his political career, Gianforte co-founded Brightwork Development Inc., a software company, which he and his partners sold for $10 million. He also founded RightNow Technologies, which went public and was then sold to Oracle Corporation for $1.5 billion.
In June of 2017, Gianforte pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from his May 24 attack on The Guardian political reporter Ben Jacobs. He was sentenced to 40 hours of community service, 20 hours of anger management, a 180-day deferred sentence, and a fine.

Greg Gianforte’s Key Issues:

Defending our 2nd Amendment Rights: Gianforte states, “the Second Amendment isn’t about hunting — it’s about our Montana way of life and our freedoms guaranteed to us in our Constitution. You can count on me to stand up to the liberal special interests and defend Montanans’ Constitutional right to keep and bear arms.”
Keeping America Safe: “We need to protect our border and deport criminals. We need to strengthen our military and destroy ISIS. As your Representative, I’ll always fight to keep our country safe.”
Stop the Reckless Spending and Balance the Budget: “It’s time for Congress to pass a balanced budget, and stick to it — just like we do in Montana. I’ll hold the politicians accountable. If they can’t balance the budget, they shouldn’t get paid.”
Other Issues: Putting Montana First; Montana Jobs; Standing up for Veterans; Protecting Access to Public Lands; Healthcare that Works for Montanans; Protecting Montana Seniors; and Drain the Swamp (visit Gianforte’s website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Kathleen Williams

Kathleen Williams is a former member of the Montana House of Representatives, having served three two-year terms.
Williams, a water conservation expert, has worked as a lead staffer at the nonpartisan Environmental Quality Council of the Montana Legislature as well as the Water Program Manager with the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
She also founded and managed Jetway Geographer, which published natural history guides and distributed them on airplanes.

Kathleen Williams’s Key Issues:

Fix Healthcare: Williams believes “the ACA individual market is absolutely broken,” and she promises to work to “reinstate payments to insurers and individuals, lift the restriction that prevents Medicare from bargaining for drug prices, allow people 55 and older to buy into Medicare, and to protect Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security.”
Agriculture and Rural Jobs: Williams vows to “fight for a Farm Bill that works for Montana, fight for consistent federal funding for health care services and facilities that make sense in rural Montana,” and make sure “we can retire with dignity, by protecting Medicare and Social Security, no matter what.”
Fighting for LGBTQIA+ Rights and Non-Discrimination: Williams believes that “government should never sanction discrimination,” and she describes herself as “not scared to call out discrimination and extremism.” Her website promises: “in Congress, Kathleen will stand with the LGBTQIA+ community in Montana and tirelessly fight discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.”
Other Issues: Creating High-Paying Jobs; Fostering Opportunity through Public Education; Working with, and for, Montana’s Tribes; A Fair Tax Code; Women’s Rights; Addressing Climate Change; Protecting Montana’s Natural Heritage; Fostering a Peaceful World; Fair Trade for Montana Agriculture; and Protecting Schools from Gun Massacres (visit Williams’s website for full details).

Nebraska House: 2nd District

Don Bacon (R) vs. Kara Eastman (D)

Republican Nominee: Congressman Don Bacon

Don Bacon is the incumbent candidate, seeking reelection to a second term. In 2016, he was the only Republican who defeated an incumbent Democrat in an election.
Bacon is a retired United States Air Force Brigadier General; his final assignment was as Director of ISR Strategy, Plans, Doctrine and Force Development at U.S. Air Force Headquarters at the Pentagon.
Bacon was assigned to the House Agriculture Committee and he also sits on the House Committee on Homeland Security and House Armed Services Committee.

Don Bacon’s Key Issues:

Budget: “I will support a Balanced Budget Amendment. We have a spending problem, not a revenue problem. We need to reduce the size of our bureaucracies in Washington, D.C.”
National Defense: “Our military combat capability has been reduced by two-thirds since I gave my first oath back in 1985, but we maintain worldwide commitments, which is stretching us to the breaking point. We need to retool our military with the latest technology, reduce the massive headquarters’ staffs, and reform our acquisition processes.”
Energy & Environment: “I am proud to be part of the Climate Solutions Caucus to further expand my knowledge on the potential impacts of climate change and find bipartisan solutions.”
Other Issues: Agriculture; Jobs & Economy; Veterans; Seniors: Social Security & Medicare; Healthcare; Transportation & Infrastructure; Immigration; Oversight & Government Reform; and Small Business (visit Bacon’s website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Kara Eastman

Kara Eastman has worked as a nonprofit executive at various organizations, including a battered women’s shelter and a student-based volunteer program assisting those with Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
In 2006, she started the Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance, a nonprofit organization that focuses on lead poisoning prevention.
Eastman is running on a variety of progressive issues, including repealing Citizens United and implementing single-payer healthcare, and her primary victory was described as an “upset” for the Democratic establishment.

Kara Eastman’s Key Issues:

Gun Control: Eastman says “we absolutely can and must pass common-sense gun safety regulations–right now.” She supports legislation that “includes universal background checks, mandatory waiting periods, and a ban on the sale of weapons of war.” She has also pledged to reject any money from the NRA, and has called for the same from her opponents.
Economy: Eastman emphatically supports raising the minimum wage. She supports investments in infrastructure and advocates for “public/private partnerships, fair trade, and smart and targeted regulation in order to grow our economy.”
Environment: Eastman states “we must rejoin the Paris Climate Accords and work together for a healthier future.” She wants to “move away from fossil fuel dependence and invest in wind and solar power,” and she believes “we need to speak out against the Keystone XL pipeline and leaders who are not considering the long-term health and environmental consequences of this dangerous project.”
Other Issues: Healthcare, Education, Political Fixes, Equality, Small Business & Taxes, Women’s Health, Social Security, Taxes, Prisons, Marijuana, Diplomacy, Paid Family And Sick Leave, and DACA (visit Eastman’s website for full details).

Nevada House: 3rd District

Susie Lee (D) vs. Danny Tarkanian (R)

Democratic Nominee: Susie Lee

Susie Lee’s career has been centered around education policy, and in 2010 she became the president of the Board of Communities In Schools of Nevada (CIS), a program that seeks to lower high school dropout rates.
After moving to Las Vegas, Lee worked as a campaign policy advisor to Las Vegas Mayor Jan Laverty Jones.
She has also founded a homeless shelter for parents and children in need.

Susie Lee’s Key Issues:

Standing Up for Women: Lee promises to fight to close the gender wage gap and address the issue of pervasive sexual misconduct in the workplace. She says: “I’ll stand up for a woman’s right to choose. I’ll also fight for paid family leave, contraceptive access, and fair workplace protections for the young women throughout this country who are just beginning to pursue their dreams.”
Healthcare: Lee believes that “all Americans should have access to affordable, quality health care,” and she promises to “work for bipartisan solutions to improve the Affordable Care Act, and fight back against efforts to sabotage it.”
Immigration: Lee believes “Congress must act to protect TPS recipients, and the thousands of Nevada DREAMers who have lived, worked, and studied in the United States.” She vows to “oppose the cruel practice of separating families at the border, work to hold our government accountable, and make comprehensive immigration reform a top priority.”
Other Issues: Education, Environment, Economic Opportunity, National Security & Veterans, and Gun Safety (visit Lee’s website for full details).

Republican Nominee: Danny Tarkanian

Danny Tarkanian is a perennial candidate for elective office in Nevada, having mounted unsuccessful campaigns for the Nevada Senate, Nevada Secretary of State, the United States Senate, the Nevada System of Higher Education, and twice for the U.S. House of Representatives from Nevada.
Tarkanian has a law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law; he has started a real estate investment business and co-founded the Tarkanian Basketball Academy.
Tarkanian played college basketball at UNLV, and was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the 1984 NBA Draft.

Danny Tarkanian’s Key Issues:

National Defense: Tarkanian is “fully committed to rebuilding our military, which was severely weakened during the eight years of the Obama administration,” and he believes that “border security and national security go hand-in-hand and support building the wall on our southern border.”
Pro-life: He is “pro-life, dedicated to fighting for the unborn and standing up for life, against federal funding of abortions, and in favor of defunding Planned Parenthood.
Term Limits: If elected, Tarkanian promises to “actively support a Constitutional amendment providing for term limits on Members of the United States House and Senate.”
Other Issues: Veterans, Education, Repealing Obamacare, Defending the 2nd Amendment, Philosophy of Government, Government Spending, and Illegal Immigration (visit Tarkanian’s website for full details).

New Hampshire House: 1st District

Eddie Edwards (R) vs. Chris Pappas (D)

Republican Nominee: Eddie Edwards

Eddie Edwards has been the police chief for the town of South Hampton as well as the New Hampshire law enforcement chief for eight years.
He is the founder of Eddie Edwards Consulting, which works with small businesses on regulatory compliance.
Edwards has been described as “an outspoken African-American conservative” by Fox News’s John Fund. He worked in the Manchester district office of U.S. Representative Frank Guinta and as the state co-chairman for Dr. Ben Carson.

Eddie Edwards’s Key Issues:

Cut Taxes and Pass Meaningful Tax Reform: Edwards wants to “simplify the tax code to create three tax brackets, cut the marginal rates on personal income taxes, and eliminate loopholes and subsidies that favor special interests.” He opposes “any new taxes or increase in existing taxes.”
Fight Illegal Immigration and Build the Wall: “We must build a wall on our southern border and use new technologies to protect our nation wherever a physical barrier would not be prudent. In addition, our leaders need to stand with our border agents and our law enforcement officials.”
Create Good, High-Paying Jobs for New Hampshire: Edwards supports “cutting the federal corporate tax rate, reducing regulations and red tape, and reducing the cost of energy.
Other Issues: Reduce College Costs and Address the Student Loan Crisis; Strengthen National Security and Provide for Our Veterans; Fight the Scourge of Opioid Addiction and Abuse; and Protect the Second Amendment (visit Edwards’ website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Chris Pappas

Since 2012 Chris Pappas, he has represented a total of nineteen municipalities of District 4 on the New Hampshire Executive Council.
He co-owns and operates the Puritan Backroom restaurant in Manchester, a New Hampshire landmark founded by his great-grandfather in 1917.
Pappas has previously served two terms in the New Hampshire House of Representatives and two terms as treasurer of Hillsborough County.

Chris Pappas’s Key Issues:

Healthcare: Pappas pledges to “take on Donald Trump and Washington insiders who want to repeal the ACA, support legislation that allows Americans and businesses to opt into the Medicare system, support a public option for health care exchanges, lower the cost of prescription drugs, and support funding for New Hampshire’s community health centers.”
Reproductive Health and Family Planning: He will “oppose attempts to restrict women’s access to reproductive health services, support efforts to prevent businesses from being able to deny women access to contraception coverage in their health plans, and support the repeal of the Global Gag Rule so that organizations can provide family planning services to women around the world.
Education: Pappas supports “tuition-free education at community colleges and public universities, universal pre-K to help close the opportunity gap, and efforts to lower student loan interest rates and expand Pell grants.” He vows to “stand up to Betsy DeVos and those who wish to siphon money from our public schools.”
Other Issues: Jobs and the Economy; Our Environment; Campaign Finance Reform; Fighting the Opioid Crisis; Veterans Health; Immigration; Common Sense Gun Safety Measures; LGBTQ+ Equality; Infrastructure; and Foreign Policy (visit Pappas’s website for full details).

New Jersey House: 3rd District

Tom MacArthur (R) vs. Andy Kim (D)

Republican Nominee: Congressman Tom MacArthur

Tom MacArthur is the incumbent candidate, seeking reelection for a third term.
MacArthur served on the city council of Randolph, New Jersey, from 2011 through 2013, and as its mayor in 2013.
Prior to his political career, he served as the chairman and CEO of York Risk Services Group, a multinational organization that helps people manage insurance claims.

Tom MacArthur’s Key Issues:

Creating Jobs & Economic Growth: MacArthur supports “policies that lower taxes, reduce regulation, and put Americans back to work.”
Delivering Middle-Class Tax Cuts: He “supported a tax reform bill that is increasing take home pay for middle-class New Jerseyans and has led to a simpler, fairer tax code, as opposed to one where the wealthy were able to pay experts to find loopholes.”
Bipartisan Leadership & Problem-Solving: “The non-partisan Lugar Center ranked Tom as one of the most bipartisan members of Congress for his willingness to work across party lines with his Democratic colleagues on important legislation. In the most recent Congress, Tom has co-sponsored and supported more than 30 bills authored by Democrats.”
Other Issues: Heroin and Drug Addiction; Bringing New Missions to the Joint Base; Standing with Seniors; Working to Fix Healthcare; Securing the Border & Reforming Immigration; Promoting a Culture of Life; Gun Safety & The 2nd Amendment; and Standing with Israel (visit MacArthur’s website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Andy Kim

Andy Kim is a former Rhodes Scholar and a leading national security expert.
He has worked with the White House on counter-terrorism as well as advised the Secretary of Defense and the Pentagon on national security.
Kim served in Afghanistan as a strategic adviser to Generals David Petraeus and John Allen.

Andy Kim’s Key Issues:

Of The People, Serving the American People. Not Corporations: “I am making a contract with the people of New Jersey to be the most accessible, transparent, and accountable Member of Congress. I pledge to always put the people of New Jersey first, and I will fight to make sure that the core unit of our democracy is the citizen, not the dollar sign.”
By The People, Standing with American Workers, Veterans, and Retirees:Kim promises to “prioritize the American Worker, support veterans, support small businesses, fix our taxes by creating permanent tax cuts for middle class families instead of corporations, and to end gender and workplace discrimination.”
For The People, Supporting and Protecting the American Family: Kim vows to “protect Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, to respond to climate change as a national security crisis, and to protect against national security threats.”
Other Issues: Opioid Epidemic; Stop Offshore Drilling; Recover from Superstorm Sandy and Prepare for the Next One; End Veteran Homelessness and Increase Health Support; Lower Prescription Drug Costs; and Expand Retirement Accounts (visit Kim’s website for full details).

New Mexico House: 2nd District

Yvette Herrell (R) vs. Xochitl Torres Small (D)

Republican Nominee: Yvette Herrell

Yvette Herrell has been a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives since 2011, and she was recently voted “most conservative member.”
She co-founded both the Balanced Budget Amendment Task Force and the Article V Caucus. She currently sits on the National Board of the American Legislative Exchange Council where she serves as the Public Chair of the Federalism & International Relations Task Force.
A 2018 Associated Press review of Herrell’s campaign finance disclosure records found that Herrell had failed to disclose that her real estate company earned $440,000 in contracts with two state agencies over a five year period. Herrell said that she had submitted all required paperwork and that the allegations against her represented “an attack on my moral character” orchestrated by one of her opponents in the Republican congressional primary.

Yvette Herrell’s Key Issues:

Pro-life: Herrell describes herself as “an unapologetic defender of the unborn,” and “has made pro-life legislation a cornerstone of her career.” She promises to “push to defund Planned Parenthood and strengthen protections for the defenseless.”
Immigration: Herrell is “committed to working President Trump’s administration to combat the flow of illegal immigration and secure our borders from the dangers associated with an insecure border.”
2nd Amendment: Herrell believes that “the right to bear arms is God-given and unable to be abridged by man. As a proud NRA member, she remains steadfastly committed to defending the 2nd Amendment against any and all who wish to lessen its importance.”
Shrink the Size and Scope of the Government: Herrell believes “it is not the role of government to create jobs but rather create an attractive environment that encourages job creators to continue investing in,” and she promises to work toward “reforming a bloated government and rolling back job-killing regulations.”

Democratic Candidate: Xochitl Torres Small

Xochitl Torres Small is an attorney at Kemp Smith LLP, working with local governments, farmers, developers, and conservationists.
She has worked as a Field Representative for Senator Udall and as a judicial law clerk for federal judge Robert C. Brack.
Small is the granddaughter of Mexican immigrants. She graduated Cum Laude from Georgetown University in three years.

Xochitl Small’s Key Issues:

Healthcare: Small pledges to “take on the pharmaceutical companies to lower the cost of prescription drugs, stand up for our veterans by working to fix the VA, protect and strengthen Medicare, and work across party lines to expand rural health care access by providing incentives for medical professionals to serve our rural communities.”
Education: She promises to fight for “funding for our public schools, work to increase funding for English language learning programs, advocate for better pay for teachers, push to reduce class sizes so every child has the chance to learn, and invest in early childhood education.”
Economic Development: Small vows to fight “for living wages for hard working New Mexicans and work with stakeholders to provide incentives to attract businesses that offer good-paying jobs.” She supports “investment in 21st century infrastructure, creative ways to streamline interaction with government agencies, and funding for workforce training and development programs that connect K-12 students to local universities, education programs, and local businesses.”
Veterans: She plans to work toward “making sure all veterans have more accessible transportation options available to them to access VA clinics or their preferred healthcare provider, ensuring that veterans have access to the most up-to-date and effective treatments, and providing better transition services to service members as they return to civilian life and their communities.”

New York House: 19th District

John Faso (R) vs. Antonio Delgado (D)

Republican Nominee: Congressman John Faso

John Faso is the incumbent candidate, having been first elected to the post in 2016.
Faso was previously a member of the New York State Assembly from 1987 to 2002 and served as Assembly Minority Leader from 1998 to 2002.
Faso has worked as a lobbyist/partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips and a public affairs consultant for the Constitution Pipeline Company. He has also served as a member of the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority control board.

John Faso’s Key Issues:

Bipartisanship: Faso was “was rated the 18th most bipartisan member of the House of Representatives out of 438 voting members in 2017, and he has worked across the aisle to tackle some of our nation’s biggest challenges.” “Most of the legislation that John introduces is done in partnership with Democrats, which not only help the proposal to be considered and passed by the House, but also encourages across the aisle problem solving among committee colleagues.”
Working Against a Government Takeover of Healthcare: Faso promises to work to “reform our healthcare system with commonsense solutions that will improve the quality of the care we receive, lower costs, increase transparency and allow families, not the government, to make decisions about their care.” He supports “making improvements to school-based health centers,” and he is “opposed to schemes such as ‘Medicare for All.’”
Protecting Our Borders and Fixing Immigration: Faso “supported President Trump’s State of the Union agenda to reform our immigration system by opposing amnesty efforts and voting for nearly $25 billion to support construction of a physical and electronic border wall system, the use of the National Guard along the southern border, and the hiring of an additional 10,000 border patrol agents and custom officers.
Other Issues: Championing Efforts to Enhance Research for Lyme and other Tick-borne Diseases; Environment; Fulfilling our Commitment to Upstate Veterans; Supporting our Military, Troops, and Protecting our National Security; Supporting the 2nd Amendment; Supporting Upstate Families and the Economy; Working for Upstate Farmers and the Agriculture Community; Working for Upstate Seniors (visit Faso’s website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Antonio Delgado

Antonio Delgado won the Democratic nomination, but he is also running in the election as a Women’s Equality Party candidate through fusion voting.
Delgado is a Rhodes Scholar with a degree from Harvard Law School. He has worked at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, an international law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., that is also the country’s highest-grossing lobbying firm.
Delgado had a fledgling rap career under the stage name “AD the Voice,” releasing one album in 2007 entitled Painfully Free.

Antonio Delgado’s Key Issues:

Women’s Rights: Delgado supports “women’s rights to make their own health care decisions,” and he opposes “any use of taxpayer money for settlements in sexual harassment suits.” He promises to “fight to defend women’s rights from an assault by the current President and Republican-led Congress,” and to “ensure that women earn equal pay for equal work.”
Criminal Justice Reform: Delgado calls criminal justice reform “one of the most pressing issues of our time.” He pledges to “fight to increase funding for proven alternatives to incarceration, including treatment programs, drug courts, and mental health courts,” and he believes that “the Department of Justice needs to have institutionalized racial bias training.”
Gun Safety: Delgado believes we “need to start treating gun violence like a public health crisis.” He supports “funding for the Center for Disease Control to do research on gun violence, reforms like universal background checks and closing the gun show loophole, banning bump stocks, and prohibiting the sale of guns to domestic abusers. He pledges to “not take a cent of NRA money.”
Other Issues: Jobs and the Economy; Healthcare; Tax Policy; Education; Environment; Infrastructure; LGBTQ+ Rights; Farming and Agriculture; Immigration; Opioid Abuse; Democratic Integrity; and Russia and Our Election (visit Delgado’s website for full details).

North Carolina House: 9th District

Mark Harris (R) vs. Dan McCready (D)

Republican Nominee: Mark Harris

Harris has served as Senior Pastor at First Baptist Charlotte since 2005 and was elected President of the North Carolina Baptist Convention from 2011–2013.
During his tenure as President, Harris helped mobilize North Carolina’s churches in support of a 2012 ballot initiative that defined marriage in North Carolina as the union of one man and one woman.
Harris holds a B.S. in political science from Appalachian State University. He earned a Master’s of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degree in Christian Leadership from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Mark Harris’s Key Issues:

Education: Harris believes that “teachers should be adequately compensated and properly equipped to do what they love to do — teach!” He thinks that the best education decisions are made at the local level and thinks that “parents should be empowered to choose the best school option for their child.”
Time for Real Term Limits: Harris promises that he will “sponsor and strongly advocate for a Constitutional Amendment for term limits in Congress.” He believes this is the only way to “DRAIN THE SWAMP and break the backs of the special interests and lobbyists that control DC.”
Tax Reform: Harris supports the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and thinks that there is “still much room for improvement to simplify the tax code.” He wants a “fair, concise, and simpler process.”
Other Issues: Immigration, Military & National Defense, Repealing Obamacare, 2nd Amendment, Pro Life & Pro Family, Religious Liberty (visit Harris’s website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Dan McCready

Dan McCready is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Double Time Capital, an investment firm building solar farms throughout North Carolina. He has also worked at McKinsey & Company.
He served in the Marine Corps between 2005 and 2009 and led a group of 65 Marines during the 2007 Iraq surge. He was honorably discharged as Captain.
McCready grew up in the Charlotte-Mecklenberg school system and holds an AB in Economics from Duke University and an MBA from Harvard.

Dan McCready’s Key Issues:

Cleaning up our Broken Promises: McCready supports congressional term limits and opposes Citizens United. “He will fight to rid our politics of dark and corporate money, which is the worst part of our broken political system.” He opposes partisan gerrymandering and will “fight for independent redistricting commissions, not politicians, to draw district lines.”
Standing up for our Seniors: McCready strongly opposes “any efforts by corporate special interests to turn Medicare into a risky voucher program and any efforts to turn Social Security over to the stock market and gamble seniors’ retirement.”
Creating Good Jobs from Cities to Small Towns: McCready will work “across the aisle to bring good-paying jobs in growing sectors like clean energy and smart infrastructure.” He will fight for more federal funding for North Carolina’s community colleges and job training programs and will “fight to protect our local communities from the adverse effects of trade.”
Other Issues: Achieving Affordable and Accessible Healthcare; Fixing the Budget, Taxes, and Regulation; Investing in Teachers and Education; Protecting our Veterans; Fighting for the Lumbee Tribe; Protecting NC’s Air and Water; Keeping our Families Safe; Keeping Americans Safe; Defending Women’s Rights; Protecting the Rights of All Americans (visit McCready’s website for full details).

Ohio House: 1st District

Steve Chabot (R) vs. Aftab Pureval (D)

Republican Nominee: Congressman Steve Chabot

Steve Chabot is the incumbent candidate, having served in the U.S. House between 1995 and 2009 and since 2011.
He currently serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business. He has also served on the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Previously, he served as a Cincinnati City Councilman and Hamilton County Commissioner for five years each.
Chabot holds a B.A. in history from the College of William and Mary and a J.D. from Northern Kentucky University’s College of Law. He worked as an elementary school teacher while taking law classes at night.

Steve Chabot’s Key Issues:

Budget, Debt, and Spending: Chabot believes that lawmakers should “do everything possible to root out wasteful spending from the federal budget, reduce spending overall, and promote policies that will grow our economy.” He would support “a constitutional amendment to ensure that future Congresses cannot spend money they do not have.”
Economy, Jobs, and Regulations: Chabot thinks that “we need to support policies that remove obstacles to job creation, including simplifying our complex tax code, ensuring better access to capital, reducing our debt and deficit, and stopping unnecessary federal regulations that are likely to do more harm than good.”
Protecting the Unborn: Chabot is pro-life. He states that “one of my proudest moments was the passage of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003.”
Other Issues: Defense & Security, Education, Energy, Foreign Policy & Trade, Health Care, Small Business, Social Security & Medicare, Veterans (visit Chabot’s website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Aftab Pureval

Aftab Pureval currently serves as the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts. He is the first Democrat to hold this role in over 100 years.
Before becoming Clerk of Courts, he worked at Proctor & Gamble as the global brand attorney for Olay. He is on the boards of the Ohio Innocence Project, Cincinnati Union Bethel, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Pureval holds a B.A. in political science from Ohio State University and a J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

Aftab Pureval’s Key Issues:

Jobs and the Economy: Pureval opposes the recent tax bill. Instead, he believes that “we need permanent middle-class tax relief that benefits working families.” He supports equal pay for equal work, paid family and medical lead, a $15 minimum wage, and opposes “right-to-work” laws. He “won’t support trade agreements that fail to protect American workers.”
Healthcare: Pureval will “vote against efforts to repeal healthcare coverage for those in our district.” He will ensure coverage for people with pre-existing conditions and will work to stabilize premiums. He will also “protect Medicare from efforts to cut it or privatize it.”
Education: Pureval opposes efforts to “rob our K-12 schools and give the money away to for-profit, private schools.” He will advocate for loan forgiveness programs and “supports tax credits and incentive programs that will ensure everyone can afford quality child care.”
Other Issues: Environment, LGBTQ Rights, Women’s Rights (visit Pureval’s website for full details).

Pennsylvania House: 7th District

Marty Nothstein (R) vs. Susan Wild (D)

Republican Nominee: Marty Nothstein

Marty Nothstein is a former professional cyclist. He holds an Olympic silver medal and is a three-time world champion in spring and keirin.
In his post-cycling career, he took charge of the Valley Preferred Cycling Center, a non-profit organization that runs the Trexlertown velodrome.
He ran successfully for Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Lehigh County in 2015. In addition to serving in this role, he also owns and works on his family farm.

Marty Nothstein’s Key Issues:

Term Limits: Nothstein says that he has “pledged to term limit myself,” and thinks that congressmen and congresswomen should be limited to a maximum of four terms.
Healthcare: Nothstein thinks that we need to bring Obamacare to “a merciful end.” He states that the “so-called Affordable Health Care Act is neither affordable nor does it deliver real health care.” He promises that he “will not let Congress drop this issue.”
Tax Reform: Nothstein states that “President Trump and the conservatives in Congress took a major step toward economic freedom when they passed tax reform.” He will “work hard to keep the momentum going by making the tax cuts permanent and furthering them.”
Other Issues: 2nd Amendment; Right to Life; Border Security; Strong National Defense; Jobs and the Economy; Ethics Reform; Opioids (visit Nothstein’s website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Susan Wild

Susan Wild served as Allentown’s solicitor between 2015 and 2017. She was the first woman to serve in this role.
She spent 30 years as an attorney and was selected as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer each year between 2010 and 2017. She was elected President of the Bar Association of Lehigh County in 2006.
Wild holds a bachelor’s degree from American University and a law degree from George Washington University Law School.

Susan Wild’s Key Issues:

Quality Jobs and Economic Prosperity: Wild will “defend, strengthen, and support unions,” “invest in training, certification, and apprenticeship programs,” and “increase federal spending on infrastructure.” She opposes “right-to-work” laws, supports the Earned Income Tax Credit, and will expand broadband access in rural communities.
Protecting Medicare and Social Security: She will “defend social security… and ensure Medicare’s long-term stability.” She wants to leverage Medicare’s negotiating power to lower prescription drug costs and will work to “eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.”
Health Care for All: Wild believes that we “need to work toward a single-payer health care system, and in the meantime, have a public option available.”
Other Issues: Opioid Epidemic; LGBTQ+ Issues; Defending the Environment; Criminal Justice Reform; Campaign Finance Reform; Women’s Issues and Reproductive Rights; Immigration; Education; Supporting Our Veterans (visit Wild’s campaign website for full details).

South Carolina House: 1st District

Katie Arrington (R) vs. Joe Cunningham (D)

Republican Nominee: Katie Arrington

Katie Arrington currently serves in the SC House of Representatives from the 94th district. She defeated incumbent Congressman Mark Sanford in the Republican primary by a 51% to 47% vote.
She worked as a cyber-security expert for the Department of Defense and has run her own defense contracting company.
Arrington had to temporarily suspend her campaign when she was seriously injured in an accident when a driver going the wrong way on a highway struck her vehicle.

Katie Arrington’s Key Issues:

End the Culture of Corruption in Washington: Arrington promises to “donate two-thirds of my Congressional salary to local charities,” “to forego Congressional perks and benefits, including the pension program,” and “to term limit myself to only eight years in Congress.”
Help Create Jobs for the Lowcountry: She believes that “businesses create jobs, not the government. I will work to continue to reduce the government’s role in our economy and free up entrepreneurs and business owners to innovate, expand, and grow their companies.”
Protect Our Natural Resources: Arrington will “work to protect the environment,” and opposes “the drilling for oil off of South Carolina’s coastlines.”
Other Issues: Invest in Critical Infrastructure; Make the Trump Tax Cuts Permanent; Reduce the Size of Government; Defend Our 2nd Amendment Rights; Stand for Life; Empowering Parents and Teachers (visit Arrington’s website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Joe Cunningham

Joe Cunningham is a practicing attorney and an ocean engineer and is the co-owner of Soul Yoga + Wellness with his wife.
He defeated Toby Smith in the Democratic primary by a 72% to 28% vote.
Cunningham holds a B.S. in Ocean Engineering from Florida Atlantic University and has a J.D. from the Northern Kentucky School of Law.

Joe Cunningham’s Key Issues:

No Offshore Drilling: As an ocean engineer, Cunningham thinks that “Offshore drilling and seismic testing would be devastating to our environment and our economy.” He will “make sure that we NEVER drill offshore.”
End D.C. Corruption: Cunningham supports “term limits for all members of Congress,” and has pledged to limit himself to three terms. He will not take “one dime from PACs or special interest groups.”
Supporting Our Troops: Cunningham believes that “we should work to strengthen the Veterans Affairs Department by cutting red tape and reducing inconvenient paperwork requirements.” He also promises to help transition servicemen and servicewomen back into civilian life by providing them with the care they deserve.
Other Issues: Reducing the Cost of Healthcare, Economy, Conserving The Environment, Voting Rights, Women’s Health and Equal Pay for Equal Work, Equal Protection Under the Law, Second Amendment (visit Cunningham’s website for full details).

Texas House: 7th District

John Culberson (R) vs. Lizzie Fletcher (D)

Republican Nominee: Congressman John Culberson

John Culberson is the incumbent candidate, having served in the U.S. House since 2001. In his role, he serves on the Committee on Appropriations.
He served in the Texas House of Representatives between 1986 and 2001, becoming minority whip during his last term.
He holds a B.A. in History from Southern Methodist University and earned his J.D. from South Texas College of Law. He worked as a civil defense attorney after graduation.

John Culberson’s Key Issues:

Flood Control & Prevention: Culberson “strongly support[s] the construction of a third reservoir to keep water out of the Addicks and Barker Reservoirs.” He is also “co-sponsoring bi-partisan legislation that would update our urban flood maps to help [people and insurance companies] better understand their flood risk.”
Growing the Economy: Culberson supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and believes that “low taxes, common-sense regulations, and protecting the Texas oil-and-gas industry has increased prosperity for everyone living in the 7th District.”
Improving Houston Transportation: Culberson held his first campaign process to “expand the Katy Freeway” and did it “ahead of time and under budget.” He also secured funding to rebuild the 610 Loop from I-69 to I-10. He has secured funding for the METRO rail line but opposes the construction of METRO rail lines on Richmond and Post Oak through the Galleria.
Other Issues: Strengthening NASA, Border Security & Public Safety, Combating Human Trafficking, Health Care (visit Culberson’s website for full issues).

Democratic Nominee: Lizzie Fletcher

Lizzie Fletcher has worked as a lawyer since 2006 and in 2015, became the first female partner of a 50-person firm that focuses on high-stakes business litigation.
She is the co-founder of Planned Parenthood Young Leaders and is a board member of Writers in the Schools and Open Dance Project.
Fletcher holds a B.A. from Kenyon College and a J.D. from William & Mary Law School where she was Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review.

Lizzie Fletcher’s Key Issues:

Transportation & Infrastructure: Fletcher states that, unlike her opponent, she will work to expand transportation options in Houston. She vows to “make sure that Houston receives its fair share of transportation funding to move our citizens across the region.”
Health Care: Fletcher believes that “the Affordable Care Act was a strong first step toward making health care accessible, but we have work ahead of us to improve it. She also promises to defend “reproductive healthcare and woman’s right to choose.”
Immigration: Fletcher supports comprehensive immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship. She states that this reform should “include strengthening our border security, cracking down on employers who break the law, and ensuring law enforcement can do its job to keep our communities safe.” She opposes the border wall.
Other Issues: Civil Rights, Education, Equality, Flooding & Houston’s Future, Gun Safety, Jobs & Economy, National Security & Foreign Policy, Social Security & Medicare, Voting Rights, Women’s Health (visit Fletcher’s campaign for full websites).

Utah House: 4th District

Mia Love (R) vs. Ben McAdams (D)

Republican Nominee: Congresswoman Mia Love

Mia Love is the incumbent candidate, having served in the U.S. House since 2015. She is the first black female Republican elected to Congress.
Previously, she served as Mayor of Saratoga Springs from 2010 to 2014 and was previously on its city council. She was a speaker at the 2012 Republican National Convention.
Love has a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts in musical theatre from the University of Hartford. She has worked as a flight attendant for Continental Airlines and in 1998, she converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Mia Love’s Key Issues:

Education: Love believes that “Utah — not the federal government — knows what is best for Utah’s students.” While in Congress, she has worked to “provide regulatory relief and flexibility to universities,” promoted “training in cutting-edge medical specialties,” and “cosponsored the Local Control of Education Act, which would prohibit the federal government from mandating a school’s adoption of Common Core State Standards.”
Jobs & The Economy: Love wants lower business taxes to promote growth. She also has cosponsored legislation that would require new executive branch rules and regulations with economic impacts of $100 million or more to come before Congress for an up or down vote.
Veterans: As a congresswoman, Love has “sponsored or cosponsored more than 18 bills to benefit veterans and their generous families.” She pledges to continue working to ensure that veterans “receive the benefits they’ve been promised and the timely, quality medical treatment that they deserve.”
Other Issues: Healthcare, National Security, D.C. Dysfunction, Taxes, Second Amendment, Energy Independence, Public Lands, Immigration, Fiscal Responsibility, Senior Citizens (visit Love’s website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Ben McAdams

Ben McAdams currently serves as the Mayor of Salt Lake City, a position he has held since January 2013. Previously, he served in the Utah Senate representing the 2nd district between 2009 and 2012.
He worked in securities law at the Salt Lake City firm, Dorsey & Whitney. He has served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Utah College of Law.
He holds a BA from the University of Utah, a JD from Columbia University, and is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served a mission to Brazil in the mid-1990s.

Ben McAdams’s Key Issues:

Fixing a Broken Congress: McAdams promises to “put people over politics in Washington.” He promises to work with both sides of the aisle and “believes Congress shouldn’t get paid if it can’t do its job to pass a budget.”
Health Care: McAdams wants to “work with both parties to fix the Affordable Care Act, rather than just scrapping it.” He supported the Healthy Utah plan, “which would have responsibly expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act to thousands of Utahns without health insurance.”
Budget and Taxes: McAdams “supports tax reform that makes the tax system simpler, fairer and more predictable,” but he opposed the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act because it “favored the wealthy over the middle class and will add $1.5 trillion of federal debt over the next 10 years.” He supports a balanced budget amendment.
Other Issues: Education, Energy & Environment, Immigration (visit McAdam’s website for full details).

Virginia House: 7th District

David Brat (R) vs. Abigail Spanberger (D)

Republican Nominee: Congressman David Brat

David Brat is the incumbent candidate, having served in the U.S. House since 2014 when he upset House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the Republican primary.
Early in his career, David worked in the private sector for Arthur Anderson and at the World Bank assisting developing world economies. Twenty years ago, he joined the faculty at Randolph Macon College, teaching economics. He later became chairman of the department.
David Brat holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Hope College, an MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a PhD in Economics from American University in DC.

David Brat’s Key Issues:

Congressional Ethics: Brat states that “an open and transparent government is essential to maintaining accountability for our elected officials.” He co-sponsored the “Stop Foreign Donations Affecting Our Elections Act,” and wants the House and Senate Ethics committees to fully investigate all allegations of harassment and abuse.
Economy and Jobs: Brat believes that “the free market is the most fair and prosperous economic system that has ever existed,” and thinks the federal government needs “to step back to allow the private sector to do what it does best: grow the economy and create jobs.”
Healthcare: Brat is a “strong proponent of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and introduced a bill to “expand eligibility for HSAs by eliminating the high deductible health plan enrollment requirement.” He will continue to support “market-based solutions that limit federal involvement in our health care system.”
Other Issues: Immigration, National Security, Second Amendment, Spending Cuts & Debt, Tax Reform (visit Brat’s website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Abigail Spanberger

Abigail Spanberger most recently worked at EAB — Royall & Company where she consults and offers advice to colleges and universities.
Previously, she worked as a federal law enforcement agent for the US postal inspection service, working narcotics and money laundering cases. She has also worked for the CIA as an Operations Officer.
She holds a BA from the University of Virginia and an MBA from a dual-degree German-American program between the GISMA business school and Purdue University.

Abigail Spanberger’s Key Issues:

Healthcare: Spanberger supports “measures that would strengthen the framework of the Affordable Care Act such as reinstating the individual mandate, which mitigates risk, and moving the enrollment deadline to align with tax day.” She also supports Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP.
Gun Violence Prevention: Spanberger states that “addressing gun violence and protecting lives should not be a political issue; it is a public safety issue.” She supports background checks for all firearm purchases, an assault weapons ban, and the implementation of gun violence restraining orders.
Protecting Social Security and Medicare: Spanberger “oppose[s] any attempts to privatize these systems or to cut benefits. She is committed to ensuring the viability of these programs for current and future generations.
Other Issues: Jobs and Economy; Education; Immigration & Border Security; Marijuana and Hemp Policy; Good Governance; National Security; Civil Rights and Equality; Campaign Finance Reform and Gerrymandering; Environment; Technology and Internet; Fighting for Veterans; Drug and Addiction Crisis (visit Spanberger’s website for full details).

Washington House: 8th District

Dino Rossi (R) vs. Kim Schrier (D)

Republican Nominee: Dino Rossi

Dino Rossi served in the Washington Senate, representing the 5th district from 1997 to 2003. He was appointed to the Washington Senate in 2012, and again in 2016, to fill mid-term vacancies.
He ran for Governor of Washington in 2004 but lost by 133 votes in the closest gubernatorial election in U.S. history. He unsuccessfully ran again in 2008.
Rossi holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Seattle University. He worked in commercial real estate and is the co-founder of Eastside Commercial Bank. He is a former chair of the Washington State Special Olympics.’

Dino Rossi’s Key Issues:

Protecting the Vulnerable: Rossi states that his “guiding philosophy of fiscal conservatism with a social conscience helped protect the most vulnerable Washington residents during my time in the legislature and will continue to guide me as your Representative of Washington’s 8th Congressional District.” The AARP called him a “Senior Star” for protecting seniors in his balanced budget.
Economy & Jobs: Rossi promises to “support increasing small business tax credits, fully repealing the estate tax, focusing on economic competitiveness, and fostering an atmosphere that allows businesses of all sizes in the 8th District and throughout the country to compete and thrive.”
Government Reform: Rossi thinks that “we have enough people in D.C. yelling at each other and too few working to solve problems.” He thinks that his “strong history of bringing Republicans and Democrats together on popular solutions to real problems is sorely needed in D.C.”
Other Issues: Environment, Immigration, Veterans, Public Safety, National Security, Healthcare, Stopping School Violence (visit Rossi’s website for full details).

Democratic Nominee: Kim Schrier

Kim Schrier has been a pediatrician for the past 16 years and built a practice that serves Issaquah with Virginia Mason. She states that she was motivated to run for office “when the first Trumpcare bill came out.”
Schrier has received numerous awards for her work in the field of medicine, and in 2013, Schrier was voted Best Pediatrician by parents in the greater Seattle area.
Schrier holds an undergraduate degree in astrophysics from the University of California at Berkeley and an M.D. from the University of California.

Kim Schrier’s Key Issues:

Climate Change and the Environment: Schrier states that “Climate change is real and we need to take immediate action.” She promises that, “as a person of science, [she] will apply evidence-based principles and methods to [her] evaluation of environmental policy and regulation and insist that our government agencies do the same.”
Healthcare: Schrier will work to “stabilize the health insurance markets and the state health exchanges under the ACA.” She will also work to lower medication costs in a way that doesn’t dis-incentivize pharmaceutical innovation. She will push to invest in preventative care and want to “let all Americans buy into Medicare on a sliding scale.”
Women’s Health: Schrier will “oppose any effort that limits a women’s right to choose abortion or make any reproductive health decision,” and promises to “fight to increase funding for Planned Parenthood.”
Issues: Vaccines, Economy, Education, Immigration, Campaign Finance Reform, Gun Safety, Veterans (visit Schrier’s website for full details).

West Virginia House: 3rd District

Richard Ojeda (D) vs. Carol Miller (R)

Democratic Nominee: Richard Ojeda

Richard Ojeda currently serves in the West Virginia State Senate, representing District 7. He received national attention when he was assaulted at a primary campaign event in May 2016, and despite being a Democrat, he supported President Trump in 2016.
Ojeda served for 24 years in the U.S. military, rising to the rank of Major. He spent time in Korea, Honduras, Jordan, Haiti, Afghanistan, and Iraq. He has been awarded numerous military medals and is also pending a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in Iraq.
Ojeda holds degrees from West Virginia State University and Webster University. He has worked as a high school teacher.

Richard Ojeda’s Key Issues:

Net Neutrality: Ojeda believes that net neutrality is “not only an issue of free speech and consumer protections; it is also an issue for the United States economy.” He will work to ensure that American citizens have access to an open internet with limitless information — without interference from companies.”
Medical Cannibis: As a freshman state senator, Ojeda “worked tirelessly to pass the WV Medical Cannabis Act.” He supports “comprehensive cannabis legislation, encompassing decriminalization, medical, and industrial use.”
Veterans: Ojeda states that “Veterans should be able to get quality care covered through the VA at any facility of their choice.” He will also “work to put Veterans back to work when they return home and protect their access to education.”
Other Issues: Energy, Immigration, Keeping America Safe, Helping Seniors Retire, Fiscally Responsible, College Affordability, Holding Government Accountable, Economy, Education, Healthcare, First Responders (visit Ojeda’s full website for details).

Republican Nominee: Carol Miller

Carol Miller currently serves in the West Virginia House of Delegates where she has represented District 16 since 2013. She previously represented the 15th District between 2007 and 2013.
In her role, she serves on the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, the Finance Committee, the Rules Committee, and the Small Business, Economic and Economic Development Committee.
Miller holds a bachelors degree in history and political science from Columbia College. She has worked as a self employed real estate manager and owns Swann Ridge Bison Farm.

Carol Miller’s Key Issues:

Fighting for West Virginia Values: Miller is “pro-life, pro-jobs, pro-coal, pro-Second Amendment, strongly support[s] protecting Medicare and Social Security, and [is] running to cut the bull out of politics.” She is proud to have the endorsement of President Trump.
Taxes and Regulation: Miller states that “As a small business owner, farmer, and job creator, [she’s] seen first hand how the taxes and regulation from Washington DC hurt West Virginia families and businesses.”
Defending the Second Amendment: Miller states that as a State Delegate, “[she’s] protected our Second Amendment rights.”
Other Issues: Protecting Coal & Gas, Funding Education & Creating Jobs, Supporting Farmers & Businesses, Ending the Opioid Epidemic (visit Miller’s website for full details).

Wisconsin House: 1st District

Randy Bryce (D) vs. Bryan Steil (R)

Democratic Nominee: Randy Bryce

Randy Bryce is a union ironworker and his campaign is the first to agree to a collective bargaining agreement with the Campaign Workers Guild.
He served in the U.S. Army and earned the Army Achievement Medal. Upon his return, he initially struggled to find work and this experience led him to found the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce.
Bryce’s has a history of past arrests including a DUI in 1998. His two most recent arrests were for protesting the policies of Paul Ryan and Wisconsin’s Senator Ron Johnson.

Randy Bryce’s Key Issues:

Justice for All: Bryce “believes we must transform our criminal justice system to end the state of violence perpetrated against people of color.” He will also fight to “provide Marijuana Amnesty and Legalization,” and supports a $15 minimum wage.
Fighting for Healthcare: Bryce supports the passage of “Medicare for All.” He will also fight to pass paid family and medical leave, to tackle the opioid crisis and to “lift restrictions on Medicare negotiating drug prices.”
Stop Gun Violence: Bryce will push for mandatory background checks, a ban on semi-automatic assault weapons, bump stocks, and military style weapons, and a mandatory 48 hour waiting period. He wants to close the Charleston loophole and will fight to “fully fund gun violence research.”
Other Issues: An Economy that Works for Working Families; A Green New Deal; Women’s Rights; Education; Immigration (visit Bryce’s website for full details).

Republican Candidate: Bryan Steil

Bryan Steil is a manufacturing sector attorney in southeastern Wisconsin. He is a former Paul Ryan staffer.
In 2016, he was appointed and confirmed for the University of Wisconsin’s Board of Regents by the Wisconsin State Senate. As a regent, Steil helps to oversee the university system.
Steil holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University and a law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

Bryan Steil’s Key Issues:

Education & Workforce Development: Steil believes that “federal mandates too often increase costs rather than improve education. I want to return control and decision making to the state and local level where it is most effective.”
Veterans & the Military: Steil promises to “fight to make sure our veterans have more options and better service.” He states that “veterans deserve health care without bureaucratic nightmares.”
Health Care: Steil states that “today, we have a system that is failing patients, families, doctors and providers. Families are struggling to pay their medical bills and health care costs are too high.: He thinks that “we need patients and doctors in control, not unelected bureaucrats in Washington, D.C.”
Other Issues: Second Amendment, Debt & Deficit (visit Steil’s website for full details).

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