Survey of 2024 Senate campaign websites: on Government Reform


Adam Schiff: Need to pass historic voting rights protection legislation

First, we need to pass historic voting rights protection legislation--H.R. 1, the For the People Act, and H.R. 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. Second, we must pass my landmark reform package, The Protecting our Democracy Act. It's an ambitious set of reforms that would enshrine our democratic guardrails into law. No longer a suggestion. But law. We must ensure that no future president can do the kind of damage Trump has done--ever again.
Source: 2024 California Senate campaign website AdamSchiff.com Apr 9, 2023

Elissa Slotkin: Proud to have never taken a dime of corporate PAC money

In order to preserve our democracy, we must also reform the very political system we use to elect our leaders. With trust in our elected officials at an all-time low and with the foundation of our democracy at stake, Elissa is proud to have never taken a dime of corporate PAC money--not ever. In Congress, she has led the charge to ban corporate PACs and pushed leaders in both parties to ban Members of Congress from trading stocks.
Source: 2024 Michigan Senate campaign website ElissaSlotkin.com Apr 11, 2023

Jim Banks: Fought unconstitutional efforts to federalize our elections

Ensuring election integrity has been a top priority for Jim with the clear goal of making it easy to vote and harder to cheat. Jim has fought back against Democrats' unconstitutional efforts to federalize our elections, and introduced the Save Democracy Act, which would ensure free and fair elections in 2024 and beyond through common-sense, conservative reforms like voter ID, fair poll watching, and swift counting of ballots.
Source: 2024 Indiana Senate campaign website BanksForSenate.com Apr 10, 2023

Katie Porter: Only House Democrat to oppose return of earmarks

Source: 2024 California Senate campaign website KatiePorter.com Apr 5, 2023

Scott Parkinson: Will fight for term limits on Members of Congress

Tim Kaine has been on the ballot 9 times, held elected office for almost 30 years. That's why Virginia deserves an honest leader like Scott Parkinson who will fight for term limits on Members of Congress. Scott strongly believes the role of our federal government is that of a Constitutionally limited Republic with an explicit separation of powers to protect and defend our unalienable God-given rights within the powers vested in the Constitution to the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branch.
Source: 2024 Virginia Senate campaign website ScottParkinson.com Apr 21, 2023

David Costello: Mandate automatic voter registration, early and mail voting

Source: 2024 Maine Senate campaign website CostelloForSenate.com Jul 24, 2023

Sam Brown: Nevada lands belong to the people, not DC bureaucrats

The Bureau of Land Management controls over 48 million acres of Nevada, a major piece of the 86% of Nevada owned by the federal government. As Nevada's U.S. Senator, I consider it a prime responsibility of mine to see that these lands are released from the federal government, back to our state and counties over time. This land belongs to the people of Nevada, not D.C. power brokers and bureaucrats. Nevadans deserve the right to decide how to cultivate and manage our lands and natural resources.
Source: 2024 Nevada Senate campaign website CaptainSamBrown.com Aug 21, 2023

Sam Brown: Election integrity legislation will be a top priority

Every fraudulent vote cancels out a real vote. I want it to be easier to vote and harder to cheat.

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.

Source: 2024 Nevada Senate campaign website CaptainSamBrown.com Aug 21, 2023

Andy Kim: No officials having stock ownership in individual companies

Source: 2024 New Jersey Senate campaign website Kim.House.gov Sep 26, 2023

Marc Carmichael: Committed to confirming fair and impartial federal judges

Is committed to confirming fair and impartial federal judges, not like the partisan appointees that have been foisted on us by Mitch McConnell, the Republican Party. We deserve judges who don't lie to get confirmed or accept generous gifts and travel from wealthy patrons.
Source: 2024 Indiana Senate campaign website MarcForIndiana.com Sep 11, 2023

James Craig: Regulations act as an obstacle for innovation, stifle growth

With the power it wields, the regulatory state has become the unelected fourth branch of government. The regulatory state is comprised of agencies and departments in the executive branch responsible for carrying out and implementing the laws passed by congress through regulations. In principle, regulations which define the scope and reach of laws should be a net positive for society. In practice, however, regulations act as an obstacle for innovation and stifle economic growth.
Source: 2024 Michigan Senate campaign website ChiefJamesCraig.com Oct 10, 2023

James Craig: Congressional term limits would help fix dysfunction

Term limits for members of Congress would go a long way towards fixing the dysfunction in Washington. Allowing politicians to serve unlimited terms misaligns the incentives, encouraging them to prioritize securing reelection over being effective advocates for their constituents. To that end, I propose term limits of two terms in the U.S. Senate (12 years) and six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives (12 years).
Source: 2024 Michigan Senate campaign website ChiefJamesCraig.com Oct 10, 2023

Steve Garvey: Get government out of the way of small businesses

Innovation and entrepreneurship are at the heart of who we are as Californians. But for too many, the California dream has faded, as high taxes and red tape have made it impossible to start a small business and create jobs in our state. It's time for a new approach that embraces small businesses and job creation, gets government out of the way, and taps into the spirit of hard-working small business owners and job creators across California.
Source: 2024 California Senate campaign website SteveGarvey.com Jan 2, 2024

Mike Katz: Alleviate regulatory burdens on small businesses & start-ups

Promote small business growth and job creation by implementing policies that alleviate regulatory burdens on small businesses and start-ups, providing access to capital and resources.
Source: 2024 Delaware Senate campaign website DrMikeKatz.com Feb 8, 2024

Scott Parkinson: Will fight for term limits on Members of Congress

Tim Kaine has been on the ballot 9 times, held elected office for almost 30 years, and enabled these out-of-touch policies by voting with Bernie Sanders 94% of the time. That's why Virginia deserves an honest leader like Scott Parkinson who will fight for term limits on Members of Congress.
Source: 2024 Virginia Senate campaign website Scott Parkinson.com Jan 8, 2024

Reid Rasner: Term limits are CRITICAL to fix Washington, DC!

Reid has signed the pledge with US TERM LIMITS and will vote in favor of term limits on congress. [Reid says, "Term limits are CRITICAL to fix Washington, D.C.! Our Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, not lifelong politicians. It's time for CHANGE! Join me to break the chains of complacency and restore ACCOUNTABILITY to our government!"
Source: 2024 Wyoming Senate campaign website ReidRasner.com Feb 12, 2024

Brad Wilson: Opposes unnecessary or burdensome cryptocurrency regulation

As a member of the U.S. Senate, Brad will oppose excessive regulation that hinders job creation and economic growth. America must lead in the cryptocurrency sector by adopting a regulatory approach that promotes innovation while upholding existing consumer protections. We do not need a separate set of rules for cryptocurrency. Brad will oppose unnecessary or burdensome cryptocurrency regulation.
Source: 2024 Utah Senate campaign website ElectBradWilson.com Apr 19, 2024

Eric Hansen: We need transparency and expanded federal agency disclosures

Too often the government tries to tell you what to do and how to think. We must have smart government reform to drive accountability and efficiency. I will restore faith in our government through transparency and expanded federal agency disclosures -- less secrets. We need the government to work for you, not against you behind closed doors.
Source: 2024 Delaware Senate campaign website VoteEricHansen.com Feb 23, 2024

Preston Love: Expand early voting; combat voter suppression

Source: 2024 Nebraska Senate campaign website Love4Senate.com Mar 8, 2024

Reid Rasner: Term limits are CRITICAL to fix Washington, DC!

Reid has signed the pledge with US TERM LIMITS and will vote in favor of term limits on congress. [Reid says, "Term limits are CRITICAL to fix Washington, D.C.! Our Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, not lifelong politicians. It's time for CHANGE! Join me to break the chains of complacency and restore ACCOUNTABILITY to our government!"
Source: 2024 Wyoming Senate campaign website ReidRasner.com Feb 12, 2024

Trent Staggs: The ruling elite have created a regulatory state run amok

The ruling elite have driven our country to the brink: $34 trillion in debt, a regulatory state run amok, wokeism, weaponization of federal agencies against its citizenry, an invasion at our border, and unprecedented weakness now on the world stage-- Enough is Enough. Mayor Staggs is the only one in this race with a record of always standing up and fighting for his constituents by taking on the establishment through both words, and more importantly, ACTION.
Source: 2024 Utah Senate campaign website TrentStaggs.com Mar 1, 2024

Hung Cao: You had better be required to show an ID to vote

We demand election integrity. We cannot have a democratic republic if we cannot trust the legitimacy of our elections. If you can show an ID to go to a movie theater, you had better be required to show an ID to vote. It should be easy to vote, hard to cheat, and open for all to see.
Source: 2024 Virginia Senate campaign website HungForVA.com Jun 20, 2024

Mark Lamb: Protect our elections with staunch Voter ID laws

Our Republic is dependent on fair elections. It must be easy to vote but impossible to cheat. Americans deserve transparency into their elections. The current legal review into Arizona's elections is appropriate. As a U.S. Senator, I will fight for commonsense policies that protect our elections such as staunch Voter ID laws.
Source: 2024 Arizona Senate campaign website SheriffLamb.com Jun 28, 2024

Nella Domenici: Against never-ending regulations imposing costly compliance

Together with Joe Biden, they have blocked new leases on New Mexico's federal lands, increased royalty payments, and passed never-ending regulations that impose costly compliance. Biden and the radical left would rather beg for oil from dictators with terrible environmental records and egregious human rights violations, as well as an anti-America agenda than support our domestic oil and gas industry. Heinrich wants mandates on what kind of appliances you can buy and cars you can drive.
Source: 2024 New Mexico Senate campaign website NellaForSenate.com Jun 25, 2024

Ty Pinkins: We must make voting as easy and as efficient as possible

Since the 2020 election, voter suppression has increased in many states around the country. As voting is one of our most fundamental rights and the best way that the average American can make his or her voice heard, we must make voting as easy and as efficient as possible for all eligible citizens. No one should be denied a vote simply because lack of resources, lack of time, age, belonging to "the wrong party," or skin color prevents them from carrying out this sacred duty as a citizen.
Source: 2024 Mississippi Senate campaign website TyPinkins.com Jun 26, 2024

Dan Osborn: Pass term limits for Congress, 12 years in each chamber

It's simple: two terms in the Senate, six terms in the House. The Founders never intended for the government to be dominated by career politicians. Passing term limits requires a constitutional amendment. The threshold for passing such an amendment is high, but with 80% public support, there is truly no excuse.
Source: 2024 Nebraska Senate campaign website OsbornForSenate.com Jul 5, 2024

Mike Sapraicone: Supports Congressional term limits for accountability

As a law enforcement professional, Mike Sapraicone is committed to restoring integrity in government, ensuring voters can once again have confidence in their elected representatives. Mike supports term limits for members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to end the era of career politicians and return accountability to Washington
Source: 2024 New York Senate campaign website MikeSapraicone.com Jul 7, 2024

Angela Alsobrooks: Expand voting rights; ban gerrymandering

Angela is committed to fighting for the passage of critical legislation, such as the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, which empowers the Department of Justice to enforce voting rights and prevents any right-wing legislature in the country from undermining those fundamental rights. Additionally, Angela will sponsor the For the People Act, which expands voting rights, reforms campaign finance laws, bans gerrymandering, and strengthens ethics laws for all federal office holders.
Source: 2024 Maryland Senate campaign website AngelaAlsobrooks.com Feb 16, 2024

Jim Marchant: Internet pioneer fought efforts to overly regulate it

In 1994 realizing the potential magnitude of the Internet, Jim founded and operated one of the first Internet service provider companies in the country. Being a pioneer in the Internet industry, Jim fought efforts by the Government to overly regulate the new revolutionary technology. And for that reason, Jim founded the Federation of Internet Service Providers of America (FISPA) and served as President for six years.
Source: 2024 Nevada Senate campaign website JimMarchant.com Aug 26, 2024

Jim Marchant: Wants to overhaul the fraudulent election system in Nevada

In 2020 Jim ran for Congress for Nevada's Congressional District 4 and was a victim of election fraud. Jim was endorsed by President Donald J. Trump, Congressman Jim Jordan, Congressman Andy Biggs, Congressman Paul Gosar, and the House Freedom Caucus. In February of 2021, Jim announced his intentions to run for Secretary of State in Nevada. His number one priority will be to overhaul the fraudulent election system in Nevada.
Source: 2024 Nevada Senate campaign website JimMarchant.com Aug 26, 2024

John Deaton: Strong supporter of term limits

I'm a strong supporter of term limits and will work hard to see them implemented. I also pledge now that I will self-impose a limit of two terms in the Senate.

Congress is dominated by career politicians, like Elizabeth Warren, who become conflicted by special interests and fierce loyalty to only a party or political agenda. Simply put, if you can't effectuate change within twelve years of being in Washington, then someone else should get a chance.

Source: 2024 Massachusetts JohnDeatonForSenate.com campaign website Sep 9, 2024

Laphonza Butler: Fight voter suppression; combat misinformation

Senator Butler is hard at work to protect our democracy. She is focused on preserving the right to vote by fighting against voter suppression and working to restore and expand the Voting Rights Act. She is committed to rebuilding trust in our government and electoral system, which includes protecting election workers and investing in election modernization. Senator Butler is working to combat the misinformation and disinformation that seeks to polarize and disenfranchise marginalized communities.
Source: 2024 California Senate campaign website butler.senate.gov Sep 16, 2024

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Candidates and political leaders on Government Reform:
Candidates for President & Vice-President:
V.P.Kamala Harris (D-CA)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.(I-CA)
Chase Oliver(L-GA)
Dr.Jill Stein(D-MA)
Former Pres.Donald Trump(R-FL)
Sen.J.D.Vance(R-OH)
Gov.Tim Walz(D-MN)
Dr.Cornel West(I-NJ)
2024 presidential primary contenders:
Pres.Joe_Biden(D-DE)
N.D.Gov.Doug Burgum(R)
N.J.Gov.Chris_Christie(R)
Fla.Gov.Ron_DeSantis(R)
S.C.Gov.Nikki_Haley(R)
Ark.Gov.Asa_Hutchinson(R)
Former V.P.Mike Pence(R-IN)
U.S.Rep.Dean_Phillips(D-MN)
Vivek_Ramaswamy(R-OH)
S.C.Sen.Tim_Scott(R)
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