Dean Heller in 2018 NV Senate race

On Abortion: Ban all abortions after 20 weeks

Dean Heller (R): Ban all abortions after 20 weeks.

Jacky Rosen (D): Legal. "These personal decisions are between a woman and her doctor."

Q: Employers can withhold contraceptive coverage from employees if disagree with it morally?

Heller: Yes.

Rosen: No. Cosponsored bill to prevent this.

Q: Allow Planned Parenthood public funds for non-abortion services?

Heller: Twice voted against funding, but more recently says will protect it.

Rosen: Yes.

On Budget & Economy: Control wasteful spending and shrink the size of government

Dean Heller (R): No. "Control wasteful spending and shrink the size of government."

Jacky Rosen (D): Yes. "Invest in things that create jobs- like our energy and transportation infrastructure, public and technical schools, and high-tech research."

On Drugs: Let each states' voters decide on marijuana

Dean Heller (R): Unclear. Personally opposed but respects will of voters. Asked federal government to consult with Nevada's governor before taking federal action, but hasn't sponsored STATES Act.

Jacky Rosen (D): Yes, co-sponsored STATES Act to do this. Also a bill to regulate federally like alcohol.

On Education: Tax savings plan to help parents pay for private schools

Dean Heller (R): Yes. Backed tax savings plan to help parents pay for private schools.

Jacky Rosen (D): No. Public money should go to public schools.

On Education: Counseling on financial aid but no refinancing student loans

Dean Heller (R): No. Voted against. Cosponsored separate bill supporting counseling about financial aid choices.

Jacky Rosen (D): Wasn't in House during Warren bill. Has supported refinancing if market rates drop. Also supports extending Perkins program and letting student loans be canceled if recipients go bankrupt.

On Energy & Oil: Impact from humans on climate change is up for debate

Dean Heller (R): No. "Impact from humans is up for debate."

Jacky Rosen (D): Yes. "Climate change isn't just a threat to our environment, it's a threat to our national security."

Q: Limit or tax production of greenhouse gases? Support President Trump's withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement?

Heller: No to limit or tax. Voted to bar EPA from limiting greenhouse gasses. Supported withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement, saying US would still keep developing "innovative new energy technologies that make our state and our nation's energy supply cleaner, more affordable, and more reliable."

Rosen: Yes to tax or limit. Opposed withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement.

Q: Support government subsidies for renewable energy? (Both Heller and Rosen oppose Trump's tariffs on imported solar panels).

Heller: Mixed. Has supported some renewable energy bills, opposed other key votes. Recently supported extending credits.

Rosen: Strong supporter.

On Families & Children: I respect traditional marriage but respect Supreme Court

Dean Heller (R): Personal belief: "traditional marriage." Will respect Supreme Court decision.

Jacky Rosen (D): Yes.

On Government Reform: Don't require disclosure of political campaign donors

Dean Heller (R): No. Voted against bill to require this.

Jacky Rosen (D): Yes. Co-sponsored bill to require this.

Q: Support Citizens United decision, allowing unlimited political donations from corporations and unions?

Dean Heller (R): Unclear. Has called for the end of corporate & union donations, but not for overturning the decision.

Jacky Rosen (D): No. Supports constitutional amendment to overturn decision.

On Gun Control: Opposed banning high-capacity magazines

Dean Heller (R): Historically no. Voted against banning high-capacity magazines and expanded background checks. Now would leave gun regulation to states.

Jacky Rosen (D): Yes. Ban high-capacity magazines and military-style assault rifles.

On Health Care: Block grants to the states instead of ObamaCare

Dean Heller (R): Mostly repeal. Voted for several repeal measures, though against at least one. Prefers block grants to the states.

Jacky Rosen (D): Supports ACA but would like to add public option and chance to buy into existing Medicaid programs

Q: Healthcare: Require people to work to receive Medicaid?

Dean Heller (R): Cosponsored bill allowing states to impose work requirements.

Jacky Rosen (D): No.

On Immigration: DREAM Act is a backdoor amnesty program

Dean Heller (R): Mixed positions. Called original DREAM Act a "backdoor amnesty" program, and voted against. Supported a recent DACA extension. Opposed recent bill with path to citizenship, though open to the concept, depending on specifics.

Jacky Rosen (D): Yes. Co-sponsored DREAM Act. Also general earned path to citizenship "for law-abiding undocumented immigrants who are playing by the rules and contributing to our economy." So potential earned path for more than just DACA recipients.

On Jobs: Opposed raising minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.25/hour

Dean Heller (R): No. Opposed 2014 vote to increase to $8.25 an hour.

Jacky Rosen (D): Yes. Raise to $15 an hour.

On Tax Reform: Trump tax cut boosts job creation

Dean Heller (R): Yes "I helped write it!" Believes the bill "provides critically important tax cuts to Nevada's middle-class families, boosts job creation, and spurs economic growth."

Jacky Rosen (D): No. Considers "fraudulent" handout to corporations and the wealthiest. Opposes top bracket and corporate tax cuts that she considers at the heart of the bill.

On Technology: More competition on internet, instead of Net Neutrality

Dean Heller (R): No. "Want there to be more competition."

Jacky Rosen (D): Yes. Eliminating protections for broadband users puts consumers at risk.

On War & Peace: Withdraw from Iran nuclear treaty

Dean Heller (R): Yes.

Jacky Rosen (D): No.

On Families & Children: Catch up on the backlog of untested sexual assault kits

[Opponent Jacky] Rosen shared a similar sentiment, saying law enforcement should have all the necessary resources they need. "When I'm there I'm going to continue to fund them as robustly as necessary," Rosen says.

On Environment: $230M for Public Land Management around Las Vegas

"SNPLMA was passed by Congress to increase economic development and promote conservation in Southern Nevada. It represents a good-faith agreement between local, state, and federal officials," said Heller. "This program has invested over $3.4 billion in over 1,200 conservation projects across Nevada, including wildfire prevention, restoration efforts at Lake Tahoe, and the development of parks & trails. I will defend this program from any attempt to rescind its funding."