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Economy
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support raising the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour?
Inferred from partyThe campaign website mentions 'the right to organize and the dignity of work' and advocacy for working families but does not explicitly address raising the federal minimum wage to $17/hour; position inferred from her Democratic Party affiliation and general labor-advocacy stance. Fact-check this → Do you support using tariffs as a tool to address trade imbalances with other countries?
Inferred from partyThe campaign website does not address tariffs specifically; as a Democrat emphasizing working families and affordability, party inference suggests opposition to broad tariff use as a trade tool, though some Democrats support targeted tariffs.
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Education
1 position · all inferred from partyWould you support canceling up to $50,000 in federal student loan debt per borrower?
Inferred from partyThe campaign website does not address student loan cancellation specifically; position is inferred from party affiliation (Democrat) and her general advocacy for working families and making life more affordable, which aligns with typical Democratic support for student debt relief.
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Environment
2 positions · all inferred from partyDo you support stopping the issuance of new federal permits for oil and gas drilling on public lands and offshore waters?
Inferred from partyThe campaign website mentions 'Protecting Iowa's land, water, and clean energy future' as a priority but does not specifically address stopping new federal permits for oil and gas drilling on public lands or offshore waters, so this is inferred from Democratic Party alignment on environmental and clean energy issues. Fact-check this → Do you support legislation to reduce US carbon emissions by 50% from 2005 levels by 2035?
Inferred from partyTrone Garriott's campaign website lists 'Protecting Iowa's land, water, and clean energy future' as a priority issue but does not specify a 50% by 2035 emissions reduction target; position inferred from general clean energy stance combined with Democratic Party alignment on ambitious climate policy. 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 partyNo direct evidence found in campaign materials on defense spending levels; position inferred from Democratic Party tendency to oppose large above-inflation defense budget increases, especially for a progressive Democrat running on domestic priorities.
Would you support maintaining or increasing current levels of US foreign assistance to allied and developing nations?
Inferred from partyThe candidate's campaign website makes no mention of foreign assistance or foreign policy; position is inferred from Democratic Party norms, which generally support 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 partyThe campaign website does not address gun policy or background checks specifically; position inferred from party affiliation (Democrat) and progressive profile, with slight upward adjustment from her consistent left-leaning record on social issues, but no direct evidence to support a score of 5.
Would you support a federal ban on the manufacture and sale of semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines to civilian buyers?
Inferred from partyThe campaign website does not address semi-automatic rifle bans specifically; position is inferred from party affiliation as a Democrat, who typically support such measures, with slight upward lean given her progressive urban-district profile, but no direct evidence exists.
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Healthcare
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support expanding Medicare to cover all Americans regardless of age?
Inferred from partyThe campaign website advocates for 'affordable healthcare' but does not explicitly address Medicare for All or expanding Medicare to all ages; position inferred from Democratic Party alignment and her stated progressive healthcare advocacy as a state senator. Fact-check this → Do you support federal legislation allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices with pharmaceutical manufacturers?
Inferred from partyThe campaign website mentions 'affordable healthcare' as a priority but does not specifically address Medicare drug price negotiation; position inferred from Democratic Party alignment and her stated commitment to affordable healthcare. Fact-check this → ▶
Immigration
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould 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 partyHer campaign website mentions 'immigration that's smart, fair, and reflects our values' but does not specify a pathway to citizenship; position inferred from her Democratic Party affiliation and general progressive framing on immigration. Fact-check this → Would you support significantly increasing federal funding for border security infrastructure and personnel at the US southern border?
Inferred from partyHer campaign website describes 'immigration that's smart, fair, and reflects our values' but provides no specific stance on border security infrastructure funding; position inferred from Democratic Party norms, which generally oppose large-scale border security spending increases as a standalone measure without comprehensive reform. 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 partyNo direct statement on corporate tax rates found in campaign materials; position inferred from Democratic Party alignment and platform emphasis on 'investing in people, not special interests' and making corporations pay their fair share, which is consistent with Democratic support for raising the corporate rate from 21% to 28%.
Would you support raising the top federal income tax rate to 50% for individual income exceeding $10 million per year?
Inferred from partyThe campaign website mentions investing in people over special interests and making life more affordable, but does not specifically address a 50% top marginal tax rate on income over $10 million; position is inferred from Democratic Party alignment and her progressive working-family economic platform. Fact-check this → ◇
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 partyThe campaign website does not address automatic voter registration specifically; position is inferred from her Democratic party affiliation, which broadly supports automatic voter registration legislation such as the proposed federal AVR Act.