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Nicole Galloway on Social Security
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for Nicole Galloway on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Eric Greitens on Social Security
Republican Governor (resigned): Click here for Eric Greitens on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Kehoe on Social Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for Mike Kehoe on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Peter Kinder on Social Security
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Peter Kinder on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chris Koster on Social Security
Democratic challenger for Governor: Click here for Chris Koster on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Neely on Social Security
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for Jim Neely on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Parson on Social Security
Republican governor of Missouri: Click here for Mike Parson on other issues.
    No stance on record.

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Angelica Earl on Social Security
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for Angelica Earl on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Josh Hawley on Social Security
Republican candidate for Missouri U.S. Senator: Click here for Josh Hawley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jason Kander on Social Security
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jason Kander on other issues.
  • Establish contributory retirement system for state employees. (Jun 2010)
Claire McCaskill on Social Security
Democratic Sr Senator; previously state Auditor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Claire McCaskill on other issues.
  • Opposes privatization of Social Security and VA. (Oct 2018)
  • Diverting revenue to private accounts eliminates guarantee. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
  • Rated 83% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
Tony Monetti on Social Security
Republican candidate for Missouri U.S. Senator: Click here for Tony Monetti on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Austin Petersen on Social Security
Republican candidate for Missouri U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Austin Petersen on other issues.
  • Let young people opt out of Social Security. (Nov 2017)

House:


William Lacy Clay on Social Security
Democratic Representative (MO-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for William Lacy Clay on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Rated 88% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 97% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Emmanuel Cleaver on Social Security
Democratic Representative (MO-5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Emmanuel Cleaver on other issues.
  • Exclude Medicare and Social Security from deficit reduction. (Aug 2011)
  • Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Samuel Graves on Social Security
Republican Representative (MO-6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Samuel Graves on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 8% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Vicky Hartzler on Social Security
Republican (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Vicky Hartzler on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Billy Long on Social Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Billy Long on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Blaine Luetkemeyer on Social Security
Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Blaine Luetkemeyer on other issues.
  • Rated 6% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Jason Smith on Social Security
Republican (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jason Smith on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Ann Wagner on Social Security
Republican (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ann Wagner on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Matt Blunt on Social Security
Republican MO Governor: Click here for Matt Blunt on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Brunner on Social Security
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Brunner on other issues.
  • Gradually raise the Social Security retirement age. (Aug 2012)
Catherine Hanaway on Social Security
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Catherine Hanaway on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jay Nixon on Social Security
Missouri Democratic Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jay Nixon on other issues.
  • Establish contributory retirement system for state employees. (Jul 2010)
Jo Ann Emerson on Social Security
Republican Representative (MO-8): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jo Ann Emerson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Rated 38% by the ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Dec 2003)
  • Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)
Bob Holden on Social Security
Former Democratic Governor (2001-2004): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Holden on other issues.
  • Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
John Ashcroft on Social Security
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for John Ashcroft on other issues.
  • Repeal the Social Security Earnings Test. (Nov 2000)
  • Architect of the Social Security lockbox. (Nov 2000)
  • Voted YES on using the Social Security Surplus to fund tax reductions. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999)
  • Voted YES on allowing Roth IRAs for retirees. (May 1998)
  • Voted YES on allowing personal retirement accounts. (Apr 1998)
  • Voted YES on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
Jean Carnahan on Social Security
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jean Carnahan on other issues.
  • Save Social Security & strengthen Medicare. (Nov 2000)
Mel Carnahan on Social Security
Governor & 2000 Democratic Challenger for Senate (MO)-Deceased 2000: Click here for Mel Carnahan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Emerson on Social Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Emerson on other issues.
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Nancy Farmer on Social Security
2004 former Democratic challenger; state Treasurer: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Nancy Farmer on other issues.
  • Don’t tinker with Social Security. (Oct 2004)
Dick Gephardt on Social Security
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Dick Gephardt on other issues.
  • Don’t raise retirement age over 67. (Sep 2003)
  • Social Security stands between many retirees & poverty. (Jul 1999)
  • Treat Social Security like insurance; no stock market. (Jul 1999)
  • Social Security is most successful peacetime program. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Mel Hancock on Social Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mel Hancock on other issues.
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Karen McCarthy on Social Security
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 5): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Karen McCarthy on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Changing Social Security disproportionately affects women. (May 2001)
  • Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)
Todd Akin on Social Security
Republican Representative (MO-2); Senate Challenger 2012: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Todd Akin on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Rated 10% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Roy Blunt on Social Security
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (MO-7): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Roy Blunt on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 7% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Kit Bond on Social Security
Republican Sr Senator (MO): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Kit Bond on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999)
  • Voted YES on allowing Roth IRAs for retirees. (May 1998)
  • Voted NO on allowing personal retirement accounts. (Apr 1998)
  • Voted NO on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Robin Carnahan on Social Security
2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; Secretary of State: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Robin Carnahan on other issues.
  • Accuses opponent of voting to privatize. (Oct 2010)
  • Protect the benefits seniors have earned. (Dec 2009)
Bill Clay Sr. on Social Security
Democrat (retired 2000) (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Clay Sr. on other issues.
  • Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
Pat Danner on Social Security
Democrat (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Pat Danner on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
Kenny Hulshof on Social Security
Republican Representative (MO-9): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Kenny Hulshof on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
  • Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)
Mike Parker on Social Security
Republican (retired 1998) (District 4): Click here for Mike Parker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ike Skelton on Social Security
Democratic Representative (MO-4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ike Skelton on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No severe changes; no privatization. (Feb 2010)
Jim Talent on Social Security
Republican Senator; previously Representative (MO-2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jim Talent on other issues.
  • Keep promises to seniors: preserve and protect Soc. Sec. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Todd Akin on Social Security
Republican Representative (MO-2); Senate Challenger 2012: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Todd Akin on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Rated 10% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Roy Blunt on Social Security
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (MO-7): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Roy Blunt on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 7% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
John Brunner on Social Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Brunner on other issues.
  • Gradually raise the Social Security retirement age. (Aug 2012)
Cori Bush on Social Security
Democratic (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cori Bush on other issues.
Russ Carnahan on Social Security
Democratic Representative (MO-3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Russ Carnahan on other issues.
  • Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
Eric Greitens on Social Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for Eric Greitens on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Vicky Hartzler on Social Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Vicky Hartzler on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Lucas Kunce on Social Security
Senate Candidate: Click here for Lucas Kunce on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Billy Long on Social Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Billy Long on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Mark McClosky on Social Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for Mark McClosky on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Eric Schmitt on Social Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for Eric Schmitt on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Shephard on Social Security
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for Tim Shephard on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Scott Sifton on Social Security
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scott Sifton on other issues.
  • Protect the social safety net which matters to everyone. (May 2021)
Sarah Steelman on Social Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for Sarah Steelman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Talent on Social Security
Republican Senator; previously Representative (MO-2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jim Talent on other issues.
  • Keep promises to seniors: preserve and protect Soc. Sec. (Sep 2002)
  • Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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