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AK: Mike Dunleavy(R,term-limited)
vs.Click Bishop(R)
vs.Nancy Dahlstrom(R)
vs.Tom Begich(D)

AL: Kay Ivey(R,term-limited)
vs.Doug Jones(D)
vs.Tommy Tuberville(R)
vs.Will Boyd(D)
vs.Yolanda Flowers(D)

AR: Sarah Huckabee Sanders(R,for re-election)
vs.Fredrick Love(D)

AZ: Katie Hobbs(D,for re-election)
vs.Andy Biggs(R)
vs.David Schweikert(R)
vs.Karrin Taylor Robson(R)

CA: Gavin Newsom(D,term-limited)
vs.Antonio Villaraigosa(D)
vs.Eleni Kounalakis(D,Withdrew to run for state treasurer)
vs.Eric Swalwell(D)
vs.Tom Steyer(D)
vs.Xavier Becerra(D)
vs.Zoltan Istvan(L)

CO: Jared Polis(D,term-limited)
vs.Greg Lopez(R)
vs.Michael Bennet(D)
vs.Phil Weiser(D)

CT: Ned Lamont(D,for re-election)
vs.Ryan Fazio(R)
vs.Jen Tooker(R,withdrew)

FL: Ron DeSantis(R,term-limited)
vs.Byron Donalds(R)
vs.David Jolly(R)
vs.Jason Pizzo(I)
vs.Jerry Demings(D)

GA: Brian Kemp(R,term-limited)
vs.Brad Raffensperger(R)
vs.Chris Carr(R)
vs.Keisha Lance Bottoms(D)

HI: Josh Green(D,(No opponent yet))

IA: Kim Reynolds(R,retiring)
vs.Brad Sherman (IA)(R)
vs.Randy Feenstra(R)
vs.Rob Sand(D)

ID: Brad Little(R,for re-election)
vs.Terri Pickens(D)

IL: J.B. Pritzker(D,for re-election)
vs.Darren Bailey(R)

KS: Laura Kelly(D,term-limited)
vs.Cindy Holscher(D)
vs.Jeff Colyer(R)
vs.Ty Masterson(R)
vs.Vicki Schmidt(R)

MA: Maura Healey(D,for re-election)
vs.Mike Kennealy(R)

MD: Wes Moore(D,for re-election)
vs.Dan Cox(R)
vs.Christopher Bouchat(R)

ME: Janet Mills(D,term-limited)
vs.Shenna Bellows(D)
vs.Ed Crockett(I)
vs.Robert Charles(R)

MI: Gretchen Whitmer(D,term-limited)
vs.Aric Nesbitt(R)
vs.Perry Johnson(R)
vs.Jocelyn Benson(D)
vs.John James(R)
vs.Mike Cox(R)
vs.Tom Leonard(R)
vs.Mike Duggan(I)
vs.Garlin Gilchrist(D,withdrew)

MN: Tim Walz(D,retiring)
vs.Jeff Johnson 2026(R)
vs.Lisa Demuth(R)
vs.Mike Lindell(R)
vs.Scott Jensen(R)
vs.Amy Klobuchar(D)

NE: Jim Pillen(R,for re-election)
vs.Lynne Walz(D)

NH: Kelly Ayotte(R,for re-election)
vs.Jon Kiper(D)

NJ (2025):
Mikie Sherrill (D), U.S. Rep. NJ-11.
vs.Jack Ciattarelli (R), State Assemblyman (2011-2018).

NM: Michelle Lujan-Grisham(D,term-limited)
vs.Deb Haaland(D)
vs.Gregg Hull(R)
vs.Steve Lanier(R)

NV: Aaron Ford(D,)
vs.Joe Lombardo(R)

NY: Kathy Hochul(D,for re-election)
vs.Antonio Delgado(D)
vs.Bruce Blakeman(R)
vs.Larry Sharpe(L)
vs.Elise Stefanik(R,withdrew)

OH: Mike DeWine(R,term-limited)
vs.Vivek Ramaswamy(R)
vs.Amy Acton(D)
vs.Jon Husted(R,withdrew)

OK: Kevin Stitt(R,term-limited)
vs.Charles McCall(R)
vs.Cyndi Munson(D)
vs.Jake Merrick(R)

OR: Tina Kotek(D,for re-election)
vs.Christine Drazan(R)

PA: Josh Shapiro(D,for re-election)
vs.Ken Krawchuk(L)
vs.Stacy Garrity(R)

RI: Dan McKee(D,for re-election)
vs.Helena Foulkes(D)
vs.Aaron Guckian(R)

SC: Henry McMaster(R,term-limited)
vs.Jermaine Johnson(D)
vs.Nancy Mace(R)
vs.Ralph Norman(R)

SD: Larry Rhoden(R,for re-election)
vs.Dusty Johnson(R)
vs.Jon Hansen(R)
vs.Marty Jackley(R,withdrew)

TN: Bill Lee(R,term-limited)
vs.Marsha Blackburn(R)
vs.Carnita Atwater(D)

TX: Greg Abbott(R,for re-election)
vs.Chris Bell(D)
vs.Gina Hinojosa(D)

VA (2025):
Abigail Spanberger (D), U.S.Rep., VA-7 (2019-2024).
vs.Winsome Earle-Sears (R), Lt. Gov. 2022-2026.

VT: Phil Scott(R,(No opponent yet))

WA: Jay Inslee(D,for re-election)
vs.Bob Ferguson(D)

WI: Tony Evers(D,retiring)
vs.Mandela Barnes(D)
vs.Sara Rodriguez(D)
vs.Kelda Roys(D)
vs.Francesca Hong(D)
vs.Tom Tiffany(R)

WY: Mark Gordon(R,term-limited)
vs.Eric Barlow(R)
vs.Megan Degenfelder(R)


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Kris Kobach on Abortion
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Kris Kobach on Budget & Economy
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Kris Kobach on Civil Rights
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  • Costco should end Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies. (Jan 2025)
  • Do nothing to protect the rights of LGBT workers. (Mar 2018)
  • Anti-gender identity, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Kris Kobach on Corporations
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Kris Kobach on Crime
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  • Supports death penalty and mandatory minimums. (Nov 2004)
Kris Kobach on Drugs
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  • Skeptical of medical marijuana; we can't limit it. (Jun 2018)
  • Stricter punishment for importing & selling drugs. (Nov 2004)
  • Strongly anti-recreational marijuana, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Kris Kobach on Education
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  • End in-state tuition for illegal immigrants. (Jun 2017)
  • No unfunded mandates; yes charters & vouchers. (Nov 2004)
  • Strongly anti-free college, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Kris Kobach on Energy & Oil
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  • Develop traditional energy resources, plus ANWR. (Nov 2004)
Kris Kobach on Environment
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  • Relax rules on logging & recreational usage. (Nov 2004)
Kris Kobach on Families & Children
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Kris Kobach on Foreign Policy
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Kris Kobach on Free Trade
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Kris Kobach on Government Reform
Click here for 7 full quotes on Government Reform OR background on Government Reform.
  • Tough prove-your-citizenship rule for new voters. (Oct 2022)
  • Found in contempt for checking voter citizenship to register. (Jun 2018)
  • Contempt of court for blocking new voter registration. (Apr 2018)
  • Tighten restrictions on voting. (Aug 2017)
  • Vice-chair of Presidential Commission on Election Integrity. (Jun 2017)
  • Fight widespread voter fraud with strict voting laws. (Jun 2017)
  • Strongly supports Electoral College, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Kris Kobach on Gun Control
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  • Opposes restrictions on guns. (Aug 2017)
Kris Kobach on Health Care
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Kris Kobach on Homeland Security
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  • No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad. (Dec 2015)
  • Keep detainees in Guantanamo, not Leavenworth. (Dec 2015)
  • Strongly supports strong military, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Kris Kobach on Immigration
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Kris Kobach on Jobs
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Kris Kobach on Principles & Values
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Kris Kobach on Social Security
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  • Allow self-managed private retirement accounts. (Nov 2004)
Kris Kobach on Tax Reform
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  • Cut taxes; cut budget. (Aug 2017)
  • Keep tax cuts despite state's budget hole. (Jun 2017)
Kris Kobach on Technology
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Kris Kobach on War & Peace
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  • Keep US troops in Iraq; pay for it with Iraqi oil. (Nov 2004)
Kris Kobach on Welfare & Poverty
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VoteMatch Responses
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Based on these stances:
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Strongly Opposes topic 1:
Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(-5 points on Social scale)
Planned Parenthood like Nazi doctor: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Enforce life beginning at conception, according to AFA survey: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Strongly Anti-Planned Parenthood, according to AFA survey: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Strongly support Born Alive Survivors, according to AFA survey: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Strongly Opposes topic 2:
Legally require hiring women & minorities
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Costco should end Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies: Strongly Opposes topic 2
Signed letter demanding Costco end DEI policies: Strongly Opposes topic 2
Strongly anti-reparations, according to AFA survey: Strongly Opposes topic 2
Strongly Opposes topic 3:
Support transgender and LGBTQ+ rights
(-5 points on Social scale)
Do nothing to protect the rights of LGBT workers: Strongly Opposes topic 3
Gay marriage makes it worse for traditional families: Strongly Opposes topic 3
Business liberty over gay marriage, according to AFA survey: Strongly Opposes topic 3
Anti-gender identity, according to AFA survey: Opposes topic 3
Strongly Favors topic 4:
America was founded on Christian values
(-5 points on Social scale)
Strongly protect religious liberty, according to AFA survey: Strongly Favors topic 4
Strongly pro-Judeo-Christian morality, according to AFA survey: Strongly Favors topic 4
Strongly Opposes topic 5:
Expand ObamaCare
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Support tax-free medical savings accounts: Opposes topic 5
Strongly anti-universal coverage, according to AFA survey: Strongly Opposes topic 5
Strongly pro-private insurance, according to AFA survey: Strongly Opposes topic 5
Strongly Favors topic 6:
Privatize Social Security
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Allow self-managed private retirement accounts: Strongly Favors topic 6
Strongly Favors topic 7:
Vouchers for school choice
(+5 points on Economic scale)
No unfunded mandates; yes charters & vouchers: Strongly Favors topic 7
Strongly Favors topic 8:
Businesses have a right to pollute
(-5 points on Social scale)
Relax rules on logging & recreational usage: Strongly Favors topic 8
Strongly Favors topic 9:
Stricter punishment reduces crime
(-5 points on Social scale)
Supports death penalty and mandatory minimums: Strongly Favors topic 9
Strongly Favors topic 10:
Absolute right to gun ownership
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Opposes restrictions on guns: Strongly Favors topic 10
Strongly Opposes topic 11:
Higher taxes on the wealthy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Keep tax cuts despite state's budget hole: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Cut taxes; cut budget: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Strongly Opposes topic 12:
Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(-5 points on Social scale)
End in-state tuition for illegal immigrants: Strongly Opposes topic 12
Kansas shouldn't be the sanctuary state of the Midwest: Strongly Opposes topic 12
Crack down on illegals in Kansas: Strongly Opposes topic 12
Strongly pro-border wall, according to AFA survey: Strongly Opposes topic 12
Strongly pro-ICE, according to AFA survey: Strongly Opposes topic 12
Strongly anti-sanctuary city, according to AFA survey: Strongly Opposes topic 12
Strongly pro-E-verify, according to AFA survey: Strongly Opposes topic 12
Strongly Favors topic 13:
Support & expand free trade
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Supports NAFTA, GATT, and WTO: Strongly Favors topic 13
Strongly Favors topic 14:
Stay away from the UN & Globalism
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Limit foreign aid; decrease UN support; keep Cuba embargo: Strongly Favors topic 14
No transfers of Gitmo prisoners to US or abroad: Strongly Favors topic 14
Strongly pro-free enterprise, according to AFA survey: Strongly Favors topic 14
Strongly anti-Israel boycott, according to AFA survey: Strongly Favors topic 14
Strongly Favors topic 15:
Peace through Strength
(-5 points on Social scale)
Keep detainees in Guantanamo, not Leavenworth: Favors topic 15
Strongly supports strong military, according to AFA survey: Strongly Favors topic 15
Strongly Opposes topic 16:
Make voter registration easier
(-5 points on Social scale)
Fight widespread voter fraud with strict voting laws: Strongly Opposes topic 16
Tighten restrictions on voting: Strongly Opposes topic 16
Vice-chair of Presidential Commission on Election Integrity: Strongly Opposes topic 16
Contempt of court for blocking new voter registration: Strongly Opposes topic 16
Found in contempt for checking voter citizenship to register: Strongly Opposes topic 16
Tough prove-your-citizenship rule for new voters: Strongly Opposes topic 16
Strongly supports Electoral College, according to AFA survey: Strongly Opposes topic 16
Strongly Opposes topic 17:
Stay out of foreign wars
(-5 points on Social scale)
Keep US troops in Iraq; pay for it with Iraqi oil: Strongly Opposes topic 17
Strongly Opposes topic 18:
Prioritize green energy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Develop traditional energy resources, plus ANWR: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Strongly Favors topic 19:
Marijuana is a gateway drug
(-5 points on Social scale)
Stricter punishment for importing & selling drugs: Strongly Favors topic 19
Skeptical of medical marijuana; we can't limit it: Strongly Favors topic 19
Strongly anti-recreational marijuana, according to AFA survey: Strongly Favors topic 19
Strongly Opposes topic 20:
Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Strongly Anti-livable income, according to AFA survey: Strongly Opposes topic 20

Kris Kobach is a Hard-Core Conservative
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