DEMOCRAT

Michael Swanson

Texas Senate 2026 · 2026

Policy Positions

42%

Avg Confidence

Issue Areas

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Policy Positions

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Economy

2 positions

Would you support raising the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour?

Support

Party InferenceNo direct evidence found for Michael Swanson's position on a $17 federal minimum wage; score inferred from Democratic Party alignment and general progressive economic platform typical of Texas Democratic Senate candidates, with low confidence due to lack of verifiable candidate-specific record. Fact-check this →

Would you support imposing tariffs of 25% or more on imports from countries that do not meet US labor and environmental standards?

Support

Party InferenceNo direct evidence found for Michael Swanson's position on labor/environmental tariffs; as a Texas Democrat running for U.S. Senate, a moderate support position is inferred from typical Democratic alignment on fair-trade standards, though Texas Democrats often temper protectionist stances given the state's trade-dependent economy. Fact-check this →

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Environment

2 positions

Would you support legislation requiring the US to reduce carbon emissions by 50% below 2005 levels by 2035?

Support

Party InferenceNo direct evidence found for Michael Swanson's position on this specific emissions target; score inferred from Democratic Party affiliation and general platform alignment, with lower confidence due to lack of a voting record or public statements. Fact-check this →

Would you support ending new federal permits for oil and gas drilling on public lands and offshore waters?

Neutral

Party InferenceNo substantial public record, voting history, or direct statements could be found for Michael Swanson running for U.S. Senate in Texas, requiring a neutral position with low confidence based on insufficient evidence. Fact-check this →

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Foreign Policy

2 positions

Would you support increasing the federal defense budget by more than 5% per year above the rate of inflation?

Oppose

Party InferenceNo direct record found for Michael Swanson (TX Democratic Senate candidate) on defense spending; position inferred from Democratic Party baseline, which generally opposes large above-inflation defense budget increases, though Texas political context may moderate this stance. Fact-check this →

Would you support maintaining or increasing current levels of US foreign assistance to allied and developing nations?

Support

Party InferenceNo direct evidence found for Michael Swanson (TX Democratic Senate candidate) on foreign assistance; position inferred from Democratic Party alignment, which generally supports maintaining foreign aid, with confidence limited by lack of a public record. Fact-check this →

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Gun Policy

2 positions

Do you support a federal policy prohibiting the manufacture and sale of semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines to civilians?

Support

Party InferenceNo direct evidence found for Michael Swanson's position on this specific policy; position inferred from Democratic Party affiliation in Texas, where Democrats generally support assault weapons restrictions but often moderate their stance given the state's gun culture, with low confidence due to lack of verifiable candidate record. Fact-check this →

Would you support requiring background checks for all firearm purchases in the US, including private sales and gun show transactions?

Support

Party InferenceNo specific voting record or public statements found for Michael Swanson (TX Democratic Senate candidate) on universal background checks; position inferred primarily from party affiliation and general Democratic platform alignment, with reduced confidence due to lack of direct evidence. Fact-check this →

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Healthcare

2 positions

Would you support expanding Medicare to cover all Americans regardless of age?

Support

Party InferenceNo direct evidence found for Michael Swanson's position on Medicare for All; score inferred from Democratic Party affiliation in Texas, where candidates often support expanding coverage but may moderate positions given the state's political environment. Fact-check this →

Would you support federal legislation requiring Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices directly with pharmaceutical manufacturers?

Support

Party InferenceNo direct evidence found for this specific candidate on this issue; position inferred from Democratic Party alignment, though Michael Swanson does not appear to be a prominent national figure with a documented record on Medicare drug price negotiation. Fact-check this →

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Immigration

2 positions

Would you support a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have lived and worked continuously in the US for more than 5 years?

Support

Party InferenceNo direct evidence found for Michael Swanson's specific position on this policy; score inferred primarily from Democratic Party affiliation and general platform alignment, with limited candidate-specific record available. Fact-check this →

Would you support significantly increasing federal funding for border security infrastructure and personnel at the US southern border?

Neutral

Party InferenceNo sufficient public record found for Michael Swanson's specific positions on border security funding; score is based on insufficient evidence with party-based inference as a minor calibration signal. Fact-check this →

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Taxes

2 positions

Would you support raising the federal corporate income tax rate from 21% to 28%?

Support

Party InferenceNo direct evidence found for Michael Swanson's position on the corporate tax rate; position inferred from Democratic Party alignment, though as a Texas Democrat he may hold more moderate fiscal views. Fact-check this →

Would you support raising the top federal income tax rate to 50% for individual income exceeding $10 million per year?

Support

Party InferenceNo direct evidence found for Michael Swanson's position on a 50% top marginal rate; position inferred from Democratic Party affiliation and general progressive tax rhetoric common among Texas Democratic Senate candidates, with low confidence due to lack of specific record. Fact-check this →

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Voting Rights

1 position

Would you support federal legislation requiring all states to automatically register eligible citizens to vote when they interact with government agencies?

Support

Party InferenceNo direct evidence found for this candidate on automatic voter registration; position inferred from Democratic Party alignment and general support among Texas Democrats for expanded voting access, with low confidence due to lack of specific record. Fact-check this →