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Economy
2 positions · all inferred from partyDo you support using tariffs as a tool to address trade imbalances with other countries?
Inferred from partyLePage's campaign website emphasizes protecting Maine jobs and manufacturing but does not explicitly address tariffs; as a Republican aligned with Trump-era trade policy and a background in Maine manufacturing industries, party inference suggests support for tariffs as a trade tool. Fact-check this → Would you support raising the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour?
Strongly Oppose · estimate Inferred from partyNo direct statement on the federal minimum wage is found in the campaign website material; position inferred from LePage's consistent Republican fiscal conservatism, his record of emphasizing tax cuts, reducing government mandates, and job creation through business-friendly policies as Governor, all strongly suggesting opposition to a $17 federal minimum wage.
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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?
Strongly Oppose · estimate Inferred from partyNo direct statement on student loan cancellation found in campaign materials; inferred from LePage's consistent Republican fiscal conservatism, emphasis on reducing wasteful spending, personal bootstrap narrative, and party opposition to federal student loan forgiveness.
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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?
Strongly Oppose · estimate Inferred from partyLePage's campaign platform emphasizes lowering energy costs, growing Maine's economy, and fighting inflation with no mention of climate or emissions policy; as a Republican with a conservative record as Governor (opposing many environmental regulations), party inference strongly suggests opposition to a 50% carbon emissions reduction mandate by 2035. Fact-check this → Do you support stopping the issuance of new federal permits for oil and gas drilling on public lands and offshore waters?
Strongly Oppose · estimate Inferred from partyLePage's campaign platform emphasizes fighting for Maine jobs, growing the economy, and lowering costs but does not directly address federal oil and gas drilling permits; as a Republican with a pro-business, anti-regulation record as governor, party inference strongly suggests opposition to stopping new drilling permits. 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 on defense spending levels found in the campaign website or record; position inferred from LePage's Republican party affiliation and conservative 'take back Washington' framing, as Republicans generally support increased defense spending.
Would you support maintaining or increasing current levels of US foreign assistance to allied and developing nations?
Inferred from partyLePage's campaign website does not address foreign assistance directly; as a conservative Republican running on 'take back Washington,' border security, and domestic economic priorities, party-based inference suggests opposition to maintaining or increasing foreign aid levels.
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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?
Strongly Oppose · estimate Inferred from partyThe campaign website contains no mention of gun policy, so position is inferred from LePage's Republican party affiliation and his well-documented conservative record as Maine Governor, where he consistently opposed gun control measures; as a Republican candidate he is expected to oppose universal background check requirements.
Would you support a federal ban on the manufacture and sale of semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines to civilian buyers?
Strongly Oppose · estimate Inferred from partyLePage's campaign website does not address semi-automatic rifle bans specifically; position is inferred from his Republican party affiliation and strong 'Maine values' / Second Amendment-friendly conservative profile as a two-term Republican governor, with no direct evidence on this exact question.
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Healthcare
2 positions · all inferred from partyDo you support federal legislation allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices with pharmaceutical manufacturers?
Inferred from partyNo direct statement on Medicare drug price negotiation found in the campaign website or record; as a conservative Republican former governor who emphasizes free-market economics and reducing government intervention, LePage is inferred to oppose this policy, consistent with mainstream Republican Party opposition to the Inflation Reduction Act's drug pricing provisions.
Would you support expanding Medicare to cover all Americans regardless of age?
Strongly Oppose · estimate Inferred from partyNo direct statement on Medicare for All found in campaign materials; inferred from LePage's Republican affiliation, strong fiscal conservatism, record of cutting government spending as Governor, and opposition to expanded government programs.
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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 PlatformLePage's campaign website explicitly lists securing the border as a central campaign priority ('help secure our borders'), consistent with strong Republican support for increased border security funding, though no specific policy details or spending figures are provided. 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?
Strongly Oppose · estimate Inferred from partyLePage's campaign platform emphasizes border security and does not mention any pathway to citizenship; as a conservative Republican who has made immigration enforcement a key issue, party inference strongly suggests opposition to legalization pathways.
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Taxes
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support raising the federal corporate income tax rate from 21% to 28%?
Strongly Oppose · estimate Inferred from partyLePage's campaign platform emphasizes lowering costs, cutting taxes, and growing the economy, consistent with Republican opposition to corporate tax increases, though no direct statement on the 21%-to-28% corporate rate change is found; position inferred from party alignment and his record of implementing the largest tax cut in Maine history as Governor. Fact-check this → Would you support raising the top federal income tax rate to 50% for individual income exceeding $10 million per year?
Strongly Oppose · estimate Inferred from partyNo direct statement on a 50% top marginal tax rate exists in the record; LePage's campaign platform emphasizes cutting taxes and reducing government spending, and as a Republican he is inferred to strongly oppose significant tax increases on high earners.
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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?
Strongly Oppose · estimate Inferred from partyNo direct statement on automatic voter registration was found in LePage's campaign website or record; position inferred from strong Republican party opposition to automatic voter registration and LePage's conservative governance record emphasizing election integrity concerns typical of the GOP.