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Economy
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support imposing tariffs of 25% or more on imports from countries that do not meet US labor and environmental standards?
Inferred from partyShah's campaign platform explicitly opposes Trump's tariffs as harmful to Arizona families, but does not address the specific question of whether he would support targeted tariffs tied to labor and environmental standards; party inference suggests moderate Democrats sometimes support such conditional tariffs, yielding a neutral position. Fact-check this → Would you support raising the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour?
Inferred from partyShah's campaign platform emphasizes making life more affordable for working families, cutting taxes for middle-class families, and lowering costs broadly, but does not specifically mention a federal minimum wage increase; position is inferred from his general progressive economic stance and Democratic Party alignment. Fact-check this → ◆
Environment
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support legislation requiring the US to reduce carbon emissions by 50% below 2005 levels by 2035?
Inferred from partyShah's campaign website does not address carbon emission targets or climate legislation specifically, so this score is inferred from his Democratic Party affiliation and general progressive policy orientation; as a Democrat in a competitive district he likely supports significant emissions reductions but has not championed this specific 50%-by-2035 target.
Would you support ending new federal permits for oil and gas drilling on public lands and offshore waters?
Inferred from partyShah's campaign website does not address federal oil and gas drilling permits specifically; position is inferred from his party affiliation as a Democrat and general environmental concerns expressed (drought, water, opposing Trump energy policies), with no direct statement on this exact question.
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Foreign Policy
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support increasing the federal defense budget by more than 5% per year above the rate of inflation?
Inferred from partyShah's campaign website makes no mention of defense spending levels; as a Democrat focused on domestic spending priorities (healthcare, education, Social Security) and critical of Republican fiscal policies, party-based inference suggests he would oppose large increases to the defense budget above inflation.
Would you support maintaining or increasing current levels of US foreign assistance to allied and developing nations?
Inferred from partyShah's campaign website does not address foreign assistance directly; as a Democrat running on pro-democracy, rule-of-law, and international norms themes, party inference suggests general support for maintaining foreign aid to allies and developing nations.
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Gun Policy
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support requiring background checks for all firearm purchases in the US, including private sales and gun show transactions?
Inferred from partyShah's campaign website states he will 'take action to reduce gun violence' but does not specifically address universal background checks; as a Democrat who emphasizes gun violence reduction, a supportive position is inferred from party alignment and general platform language. Fact-check this → Do you support a federal policy prohibiting the manufacture and sale of semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines to civilians?
Inferred from partyShah's campaign platform calls for 'action to reduce gun violence' but does not specifically address a ban on semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines; position is inferred from his general gun-safety stance and Democratic Party alignment. Fact-check this → ▶
Immigration
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support significantly increasing federal funding for border security infrastructure and personnel at the US southern border?
Inferred from partyShah's campaign platform mentions stopping fentanyl flow across the border and supporting law enforcement but does not specifically address increasing federal funding for border security infrastructure and personnel, requiring a partial inference; as a Democrat who emphasizes border-adjacent public safety themes but does not champion expanded border infrastructure, a neutral-to-moderate position is inferred. Fact-check this → Would you support a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have lived and worked continuously in the US for more than 5 years?
Inferred from partyShah's campaign website does not address a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, so this score is inferred from his Democratic Party affiliation and general progressive positioning on immigration-adjacent issues; as a Democrat, he likely supports such a pathway but has not made it a centerpiece issue.
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Taxes
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support raising the top federal income tax rate to 50% for individual income exceeding $10 million per year?
Inferred from partyShah's campaign platform does not address a top marginal rate of 50% on income over $10 million; position is inferred from his Democratic party affiliation and general rhetoric about making the wealthy pay their fair share and protecting middle-class families from rising costs.
Would you support raising the federal corporate income tax rate from 21% to 28%?
Inferred from partyShah's campaign platform does not mention the corporate tax rate specifically, but his consistent messaging against tax cuts for corporations, support for rolling back Trump-era economic policies, and standard Democratic positioning support an inference that he would favor raising the corporate rate from 21% to 28%, a mainstream Democratic proposal.