Sam Brown in 2024 NV Senate race

On Civil Rights: Cancel culture must not be encouraged by elected leaders

On Abortion: Oppose any bill that pushes for federal funding of abortion

On Budget & Economy: Will champion fiscal responsibility, spending accountability

On Crime: Oppose any effort by the extreme left to defund the police

On Education: Commit to making school choice a reality across the country

On Energy & Oil: Extreme left energy agenda raises prices, destroys jobs

On Foreign Policy: Preserve American interests through peace through strength

On Government Reform: Nevada lands belong to the people, not DC bureaucrats

On Government Reform: Election integrity legislation will be a top priority

Passing election integrity legislation will be a top priority as a U.S. Senator. Every day, Americans are required to present identification to access even the most basic services. It should be the same for any person casting a ballot in an election. Voter ID is a common sense and highly effective way to secure our elections immediately.

On Gun Control: Opposes "red flag" laws allowing courts to remove guns

On Gun Control: I will always fight to protect the Second Amendment

On Health Care: Cut gender-affirming care for children from defense bill

On Health Care: Competition--not government--drives medical innovations

On Immigration: Secure the border by completing the wall, ensure monitoring

On Immigration: American sovereignty depends on full control of our borders

On Principles & Values: I believed in policies of the America First agenda

On Principles & Values: After injury Sam recognized God had given him a new life

On Social Security: Admired Rick Scott plan including sunsetting Social Security

On Tax Reform: Wants smaller government, less taxes, fewer regulations

On Technology: Vigorously enforce antitrust laws against Big Tech

On Environment: Stricter environmental regulations hurt the economy

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Question: Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

Answer: A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.

On Health Care: Vaccine mandates are direct violation of civil liberties

Answer: Mandates are a direct violation of our civil liberties. Vaccinations should be a personal choice free from government interference

Question: What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

Answer: B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.

On War & Peace: Focus on our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger

Answer: C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger.

On Abortion: I am pro-life: protect the lives of unborn babies

Abortion : Ban or legal?
• Sam Brown (R): Mostly ban. "I am pro-life." Would back "federal judges who understand the importance of protecting life." Will oppose "federal funding of abortion." In 2021 would protect "the lives of unborn babies" like he'd protect "any other American." In 2024 wouldn't "support a national abortion ban."
• Jacky Rosen (D): Legal. Supports "a woman's right to make her own health care decisions" and "will fight to expand women's rights." Voted to protect abortion rights for women and providers. Opposes "partisan efforts to defund" Planned Parenthood.

On Corporations: Make the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent

Taxes: Raise or lower taxes on corporations and wealthier individuals?Sam Brown (R): Lower. Supports making permanent a 2017 Trump tax bill with the largest one-time cut in corporate tax rate and tax breaks to the wealthy.
• Jacky Rosen (D):Raise. "Make the ultra-wealthy & billion-dollar corporations pay their fair share." Would end the 2017 tax cuts in favor of "middle-class tax relief."

On Crime: Pursue justice against anyone who disregards public safety

Criminal Justice : How to ensure effectiveness and fairness in law enforcement?
• Sam Brown (R): "I stand with law enforcement, and I'm committed to fully funding and enhancing--not politicizing--public safety." Wants leaders who are "committed to pursuing justice against anyone who disregards public safety."
• Jacky Rosen (D): Sponsored Justice in Policing Act "because we must take action to address systemic racism."

On Education: Critical race theory poisons our children's minds

Education : Limit teaching of issues around racism and gender identity?
• Sam Brown (R): Yes. "Families deserve the power to make their own choices." Critical race theory will "poison our children's minds." Focus "on educating, not indoctrinating."
• Jacky Rosen (D): No. Introduced a bill expanding African American history programs at schools. "One step toward dismantling systemic racism is through education."

On Education: Opposes $300B spent to forgive student loans

Student Financial Aid : Support lowering interest on student loans and/or forgiving them?
• Sam Brown (R): No. Criticized the "$300B spent to forgive student loans."
• Jacky Rosen (D): Yes. Supported refinancing federal student loans at lower interest rates. Opposed a resolution to block Biden's student debt relief program.

On Energy & Oil: Opposes stricter emission standards for trucks

Climate Change : Should climate change be a top priority?
• Sam Brown (R):No. Opposes Biden administration's stricter emission standards for heavy duty vehicles. "We've... been plagued by politicians pushing extreme left energy agendas, like the Green New Deal, that raise prices and destroy jobs."
• Jacky Rosen (D): Yes. Voted for "the biggest investment in combating climate change." Supports "clean energy."

On Environment: 2022: Supported Yucca Mountain nuclear waste site

Environment : Loosen or tighten environmental regulations?
• Sam Brown (R):Mostly loosen. Criticizes EPA tailpipe emission rules supporting electric vehicle production. Supported establishing a nuclear waste site at Yucca Mountain in 2022, calling it a "great source of revenue," but changed stance in 2024. Supports "forest maintenance."
• Jacky Rosen (D): Tighten. "I'm committed to protecting our planet." Wants to protect Lake Tahoe "for generations to come." Called the U.S. Supreme Court's decision limiting federal agencies' regulatory authority "outrageous."

On Government Reform: Voter ID is effective way to secure our elections

Voting Rules : Make voting harder or easier?
• Sam Brown (R): Harder. Supports passing "election integrity legislation" and voter ID laws. "Voter ID is a... highly effective way to secure our elections."
• Jacky Rosen (D): Easier. Supported restoring key provisions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act and legislation expanding voter access and registration. "We must protect the sacred right to vote."

On Jobs: Don't prop up union interests, including teachers' unions

Labor : Make it easier or harder for unions to organize?
• Sam Brown (R): Harder. Criticizes role of teachers unions in schools, blaming Nevada's low education ranking on "teachers' unions and bureaucrats." Opposes "propping up union interests."
• Jacky Rosen (D): Easier. Sponsored the PRO Act, protecting workers trying to organize. "We need to protect their right to ... bargain for higher wages."

On Principles & Values: Chair of the Nevada Faith & Freedom Coalition

LGBT Rights : Limit or expand LGBTQ rights?
• Sam Brown (R): Likely limit. Would protect women's sports from trans players. Same-sex marriage should not be overturned, but chairs the Nevada Faith & Freedom Coalition; the national group supports "traditional marriage." "Why is government in the business of marriage to begin with?"
• Jacky Rosen (D): Expand. "I will continue fighting until every member of our community is free and equal." Supported bills prohibiting discrimination against LGBTQ people and federally protecting same-sex marriage.

On Social Security: Will not cut Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid

Health Care : Increase or decrease government support for health care?
• Sam Brown (R): Decrease. "More regulations... only lead to less innovation." Opposes Obamacare and capping insulin at $35 for Medicare recipients. In 2024 "will not cut Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid," but in 2022 voiced support for Sen. Rick Scott's "Rescue America" plan, which included sunsetting all three programs.
• Jacky Rosen (D): Increase. Supported rural access to telehealth and expansion of mobile health clinics. Opposed efforts to repeal Obamacare. Supported capping insulin at $35; introduced bipartisan legislation to reduce prescription drug costs for seniors. Social Security and Medicare "are lifelines for our seniors."

On Technology: Eliminate DOT; opposed 2021 infrastructure law

Economy : Decrease or increase government investment in, and regulation of, the economy?
• Sam Brown (R): Decrease. "Congress has mortgaged America's future." Proposed eliminating federal agencies with "a state counterpart," such as Depts of Education and Transportation. Opposed the 2021 infrastructure law. In 2022 proposed "painful" federal spending cuts.
• Jacky Rosen (D): Increase. Supports increasing federal funds for affordable housing. Voted to increase investment in semiconductor chip manufacturing in the US. Voted for the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure law. Would "build an economy that levels the playing field for workers and small businesses."