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Economy
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support raising the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour?
Inferred from partyMendoza's campaign website emphasizes fighting for working families and lowering costs but does not specifically mention a $17 federal minimum wage; position inferred from Democratic Party alignment and her general pro-worker platform. 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?
Inferred from partyMendoza's campaign site does not address tariffs on countries failing labor/environmental standards directly; as a Democrat emphasizing worker protections and 'good-paying jobs,' party-informed inference leans toward supporting such conditional tariffs, though progressive Democrats vary on trade protectionism.
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Environment
2 positions · all inferred from partyDo you support legislation to reduce US carbon emissions by 50% from 2005 levels by 2035?
Inferred from partyMendoza's campaign website references tackling climate change and climate/water/energy security as a platform issue but does not specify a 50% emissions reduction target by 2035; position inferred from her general climate stance combined with Democratic Party alignment. Fact-check this → Do you support stopping the issuance of new federal permits for oil and gas drilling on public lands and offshore waters?
Inferred from partyMendoza's campaign website mentions 'Climate, Water & Energy Security for Rural Arizona' as an issue area but provides no specific statement on federal oil and gas drilling permits on public lands or offshore waters, requiring a fall-back to party-informed inference tempered by her moderate, bipartisan framing and rural Arizona context. Fact-check this → ▽
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 partyMendoza's campaign website emphasizes national security and standing with allies and highlights her Marine Corps background, but contains no specific statement on the level of defense budget increases; position is inferred partly from her military background and partly from typical Democratic Party skepticism toward large defense spending increases above inflation. Fact-check this → Would you support maintaining or increasing current levels of US foreign assistance to allied and developing nations?
Inferred from partyMendoza's campaign website mentions 'National Security and Standing with Our Allies' as an issue area but provides no specific stance on foreign assistance levels; position is inferred from Democratic Party norms and her stated emphasis on alliances and national security. Fact-check this → □
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 partyMendoza's campaign website mentions 'responsible gun ownership' and 'safe communities' but does not explicitly address universal background checks; position is inferred from her Democratic Party affiliation and general platform framing, with slight upward lean from her stated commitment to 'safe communities' and 'common-sense solutions.' 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 partyThe campaign website mentions 'responsible gun ownership' and gun safety under 'Safe Communities' but does not specifically address a semi-automatic rifle ban; position is inferred from Democratic Party norms with slight downward pressure from the candidate's military background and rural Arizona district framing. Fact-check this → ♥
Healthcare
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support federal legislation requiring Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices directly with pharmaceutical manufacturers?
Inferred from partyMendoza's campaign website mentions 'Strengthening our Healthcare System' and 'Lowering Costs' as platform pillars but does not explicitly address Medicare drug price negotiation; as a Democrat emphasizing cost reduction for families, party-informed inference supports a likely supportive position. Fact-check this → Would you support expanding Medicare to cover all Americans regardless of age?
Inferred from partyMendoza's campaign website calls for 'strengthening our healthcare system' but does not explicitly address Medicare for All or expanding Medicare to all ages; position inferred from Democratic Party norms for a candidate who emphasizes lowering costs and expanding healthcare access. Fact-check this → ▶
Immigration
2 positions · 1 inferred from partyWould you support significantly increasing federal funding for border security infrastructure and personnel at the US southern border?
Campaign PlatformMendoza's campaign website lists 'Safe Communities, Strong Borders & Real Immigration Solutions' as a platform issue, signaling support for border security measures but framed alongside broader immigration reform, without specifying significantly increased federal funding for infrastructure and personnel specifically; as a Democrat emphasizing bipartisan solutions and military/national security credentials, she likely supports some increase but not a maximalist approach. 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 partyMendoza's campaign site lists 'Safe Communities, Strong Borders & Real Immigration Solutions' as an issue area but provides no specific policy detail on a citizenship pathway; position inferred from Democratic Party norms and her framing of 'real immigration solutions' for working families. Fact-check this → ⚑
Taxes
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support raising the federal corporate income tax rate from 21% to 28%?
Inferred from partyMendoza's campaign website does not address the corporate tax rate specifically; position is inferred from her Democratic party affiliation, as raising the corporate rate from 21% to 28% is a mainstream Democratic policy position supported by the Biden administration and most House Democrats.
Would you support raising the top federal income tax rate to 50% for individual income exceeding $10 million per year?
Inferred from partyMendoza's campaign website does not address a 50% top marginal tax rate specifically, so this is inferred from her Democratic Party affiliation and general 'fight for working families' and cost-lowering rhetoric, which aligns with the Democratic tendency to support higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy.
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Voting Rights
1 position · all inferred from partyWould you support federal legislation requiring all states to automatically register eligible citizens to vote when they interact with government agencies?
Inferred from partyNo direct statement on automatic voter registration found in the campaign website or record; position inferred from Democratic Party alignment, which broadly supports automatic voter registration policies.