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Economy
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support raising the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour?
Strongly Oppose · estimate Inferred from partyBraun's campaign platform emphasizes cutting wasteful spending, reducing red tape on small manufacturers, and opposing tax increases, strongly suggesting opposition to a federal minimum wage hike; no direct statement on this specific question exists, so this is inferred from his general fiscal-conservative, small-business-owner profile as a Republican. Fact-check this → Do you support using tariffs as a tool to address trade imbalances with other countries?
Inferred from partyBraun's campaign website does not directly address tariffs, but his emphasis on energy independence, manufacturing, protecting small manufacturers, and opposition to reliance on foreign adversaries aligns with the Republican party's general support for tariffs as a trade tool; confidence is low due to absence of direct evidence.
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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 partyBraun's campaign platform supports a 'lethal, modern force' and veterans/defense readiness, but does not specify a percentage increase to the defense budget; position inferred from his Republican affiliation, military background, and general pro-defense rhetoric. Fact-check this → Would you support maintaining or increasing current levels of US foreign assistance to allied and developing nations?
Inferred from partyBraun's campaign website does not address foreign assistance directly; as a fiscally conservative Republican focused on cutting wasteful spending and prioritizing domestic needs, party-based inference suggests opposition to maintaining or increasing foreign aid levels.
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Gun Policy
2 positions · 1 inferred from partyWould you support a federal ban on the manufacture and sale of semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines to civilian buyers?
Campaign PlatformBraun's campaign website explicitly states he 'will defend the Second Amendment,' that he 'opposed Olympia's 2023 rifle ban because it punishes the law-abiding,' and that he will 'protect the constitutional rights of responsible gun owners,' directly indicating strong opposition to a federal ban on semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines. Fact-check this → Would you support requiring background checks for all firearm purchases in the US, including private sales and gun show transactions?
Strongly Oppose · estimate Inferred from partyBraun's campaign platform strongly emphasizes Second Amendment defense and opposing gun restrictions, stating he will 'defend the Second Amendment' and opposed Washington's 2023 rifle ban; no direct statement on universal background checks exists, but his strong pro-gun stance and Republican affiliation support an inference of opposition. Fact-check this → ♥
Healthcare
2 positions · all inferred from partyWould you support expanding Medicare to cover all Americans regardless of age?
Strongly Oppose · estimate Inferred from partyBraun's campaign platform does not address Medicare expansion directly, but his consistent opposition to government spending, tax increases, and regulatory expansion — combined with standard Republican Party positioning strongly against Medicare-for-All or Medicare expansion — supports a strong opposition inference.
Would you support federal legislation requiring Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices directly with pharmaceutical manufacturers?
Inferred from partyBraun's campaign website makes no mention of Medicare drug price negotiation; as a Republican who emphasizes cutting wasteful spending, reducing red tape, and market-based solutions (e.g., 'market-based production' for energy), party-informed inference places him in opposition to government-mandated drug price negotiation, though no direct statement or vote exists in the record.
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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 PlatformBraun's campaign website explicitly states he entered the race focused on border security, pledges to complete barriers, hire more agents, deploy technology, tighten asylum loopholes, and contrasts himself with his opponent who voted against H.R. 2 (Secure the Border Act), making this a centerpiece issue of his campaign. 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 partyBraun's campaign platform emphasizes completing border barriers, hiring more agents, tightening asylum loopholes, and voted against H.R. 2 comparisons suggest a hardline border stance with no mention of any legalization pathway; position inferred from strong border-security framing and Republican party alignment. Fact-check this → ⚑
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 partyBraun's campaign platform emphasizes cutting wasteful spending, reducing red tape, and pro-growth economics, and his record as Washington State Senate Republican Leader includes prominent opposition to tax increases; no direct statement on the federal corporate rate exists, so position is inferred from strong anti-tax Republican record. 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 partyBraun's campaign platform emphasizes cutting wasteful spending, opposing tax increases (including leading opposition to Washington's capital gains tax and income tax), and a pro-growth agenda, strongly implying opposition to raising top federal income tax rates; no direct statement on this specific federal proposal exists, so this is inferred from his consistent anti-tax record and Republican affiliation. 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?
Strongly Oppose · estimate Inferred from partyNo direct evidence on automatic voter registration exists in Braun's campaign platform or record; position inferred from his Republican Party affiliation, conservative fiscal and regulatory stance, and opposition to Democratic policy expansions, as Republicans broadly oppose federal automatic voter registration mandates.