2024 Indiana Senatorial race: debates and news coverage


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Abortion     Marc Carmichael: Women's rights are human rights; codify Roe v Wade.     Valerie McCray: Safeguard privacy of women for medication and contraception .     Jim Banks: I oppose "aid in dying" laws.     Jim Banks: No plan to make IVF free .

Civil Rights     Marc Carmichael: Believes racism is still a cancer on the United States.     Marc Carmichael: Stand up for LGBTQ youth being used as political pawns.     Mike Braun: Enforce Court decision ending college affirmative action.     Valerie McCray: End discrimination based on race and gender.     Valerie McCray: Will fight against efforts to revoke marriage equality.

Crime     Mike Braun: Targeting police should lead to harshest penalties possible.     Valerie McCray: We incarcerate more of our citizens than other countries.

Drugs     Marc Carmichael: Will push to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule 3 drug.     Jim Banks: Rated C- by NORML: reduce pot penalties, but don't legalize.

Education     Jim Banks: Schools should educate--not indoctrinate--America's youth.     Mike Braun: School choice should be legislated at the federal level.     Marc Carmichael: Teachers shouldn't fear being fired over a book or movie.

Energy & Oil     Mike Braun: Businesses need time to make the transition to clean energy.     Marc Carmichael: Will take immediate action on global warming.

Environment     Mike Braun: EPA's new emissions standards are overbearing overreach.

Foreign Policy     Valerie McCray: For a ceasefire in Gaza, commit to a 2-state solution.

Government Reform     Jim Banks: Fought unconstitutional efforts to federalize our elections.     Marc Carmichael: Committed to confirming fair and impartial federal judges.     Marc Carmichael: Let voters decide term limits by voting them out.     Valerie McCray: Reverse Citizens United; represent people, not corporations.

Gun Control     Marc Carmichael: Ban military style assault weapons, pass red flag law.     Valerie McCray: License assault weapons based on skill, against a ban.

Health Care     Marc Carmichael: Lower drugs costs; push for Medicare for all.     Valerie McCray: We have to make mental health a priority.

Homeland Security     Jim Banks: Committed to investing in our men and women in uniform.     Marc Carmichael: Keep our military strong; take care of veterans and families.

Immigration     Valerie McCray: Stop using immigration as a scapegoat for America's problems.

Principles & Values     Jim Banks: Uncover Jesus painting at Merchant Marine Academy.     Marc Carmichael: Former state legislator; retired trade association executive.

Social Security     Jim Banks: Use debt ceiling debate to cut spending, not Social Security.

Tax Reform     Marc Carmichael: No more gratuitous tax cuts for the rich and corporations.

Welfare & Poverty     Valerie McCray: Ensure housing remains accessible for middle class.

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