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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Justin Amash on Government Reform
Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Justin Amash on other issues.
  • For limited government, not total Presidential authority. (Apr 2020)
  • No Pork Pledge: decrease earmarking; increase transparency. (Aug 2010)
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
  • Member of House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Brian Calley on Government Reform
Republican Challenger for MI Governor: Click here for Brian Calley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
James Craig on Government Reform
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for James Craig on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tudor Dixon on Government Reform
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Tudor Dixon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Abdul El-Sayed on Government Reform
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Abdul El-Sayed on other issues.
  • Fundamental right to be heard at the ballot box. (Mar 2018)
  • Strict separation of church and state. (Nov 2017)
Jennifer Granholm on Government Reform
Democratic Governor (MI): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jennifer Granholm on other issues.
  • Voter ID laws, limits on early voting are about suppression. (May 2012)
  • Committed to implementing science-based policy. (Mar 2005)
Mark Schauer on Government Reform
Democratic Challenger for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mark Schauer on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
Bill Schuette on Government Reform
Republican candidate for governor of Michigan: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Bill Schuette on other issues.
  • Opposes ballot initative 2 (gerrymandered districts ok). (Oct 2018)
  • Oppose disclosure for who paid for political ads. (Oct 2018)
  • Terminate government pensions for those caught embezzling. (Aug 2018)
  • Wants tax returns released from all top elected officials. (Aug 2018)
  • Supports term limits and campaign finance disclosure. (Nov 1996)
Rick Snyder on Government Reform
Republican Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rick Snyder on other issues.
  • Vetoed voter identification bill. (Dec 2013)
  • No photo ID for absentee voting. (Jul 2012)
  • Michigan Dashboard: measure progress & present it publicly. (Jan 2011)
  • Make Michigan a national leader in transparency and ethics. (Nov 2010)
John Tatar on Government Reform
Libertarian candidate for governor of Michigan: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Tatar on other issues.
  • Validating identity is a minor inconvenience for voting. (Jul 2018)
Gretchen Whitmer on Government Reform
Democratic Governor: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Gretchen Whitmer on other issues.
  • Encouraging people to vote by mail. (Apr 2020)
  • Would be nice to have national strategy working with states. (Apr 2020)
  • Holding government accountable: Michigan Sunshine Plan. (Mar 2020)
  • Opposes gerrymandering; opposes voter ID. (Oct 2018)
  • Disclose political donors; reverse Citizens United. (Oct 2018)
  • Promote universal voter access. (Nov 2017)
  • No photo ID for absentee voting. (Feb 2012)

Senate:

MI 2020: 2020 MI Senatorial race

Mike Bouchard on Government Reform
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Bouchard on other issues.
  • Supports line-item veto on spending bills. (Sep 2006)
  • Tort Reform: end frivolous lawsuits. (Jun 2006)
John James on Government Reform
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John James on other issues.
Terri Lynn Land on Government Reform
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Terri Lynn Land on other issues.
  • Super PACs are committed to Michigan. (Sep 2013)
  • Allow "dark money": secret campaign donations for issue ads. (Sep 2013)
Gary Peters on Government Reform
Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Gary Peters on other issues.
  • Nuclear option: Allow confirmation of Obama's appointees. (Nov 2013)
  • In Michigan Senate, returned operating budget to state. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (May 2015)
  • Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
  • Judicially liberal, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
Marcia Squier on Government Reform
Green Challenger for MI Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Marcia Squier on other issues.
  • Easier voter registration; restrict superdelegates. (Jul 2017)
  • Dem. superdelegates cheated Michigan voters of their choice. (Jul 2017)
  • Repeal Citizens United; publicly fund campaigns. (Nov 2016)
  • Keep Electoral College, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Debbie Stabenow on Government Reform
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Stabenow on other issues.
  • Repeal Citizens United; fight big money in politics. (Oct 2018)
  • Voter ID places undue burden on voters. (Oct 2018)
  • Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
  • Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
  • CC:Oppose strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
  • Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
Bob Young on Government Reform
Republican candidate for Michigan U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Young on other issues.
  • Cut costs; make government accountable. (Oct 2017)

House:

Justin Amash on Government Reform
Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Justin Amash on other issues.
  • For limited government, not total Presidential authority. (Apr 2020)
  • No Pork Pledge: decrease earmarking; increase transparency. (Aug 2010)
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
  • Member of House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Dan Benishek on Government Reform
Republican (District 1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Dan Benishek on other issues.
  • The 4 R's: Read It; Reduce It; Repeal It; Reform It. (Nov 2010)
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
  • Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
Kerry Bentivolio on Government Reform
Republican (District 11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Kerry Bentivolio on other issues.
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
  • Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2012)
Jack Bergman on Government Reform
Republican (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jack Bergman on other issues.
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Mike Bishop on Government Reform
Republican House Member (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Bishop on other issues.
  • Make state legislature part-time, with pay cuts. (Nov 2014)
  • Limit people driven by thirst for power, pride, and envy. (Sep 2014)
  • Limit campaign contributions; but no state funding. (Nov 2000)
John Conyers on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (MI-14): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for John Conyers on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
  • Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
  • Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
  • Leader of House Judiciary Committee. (Mar 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Feb 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jan 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • No separate contribution limits for party activities. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Require debates for recipients of public campaign financing. (Apr 1993)
Dave Curson on Government Reform
Democrat (District 11): Click here for Dave Curson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Debbie Dingell on Government Reform
Democratic House Member (District 12): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Dingell on other issues.
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jul 2017)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2015)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2018)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Bill Huizenga on Government Reform
Republican (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Huizenga on other issues.
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
  • Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Brenda Jones on Government Reform
Democrat (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brenda Jones on other issues.
  • Eliminate discriminatory voter suppression laws. (Sep 2018)
  • Eliminate dark money in federal elections. (Sep 2018)
Dan Kildee on Government Reform
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Dan Kildee on other issues.
  • Citizens United opens elections to the highest bidder. (Nov 2012)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2017)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Mar 2017)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Peter Konetchy on Government Reform
Republican Challenger (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Peter Konetchy on other issues.
  • Photo ID for voting. (Jul 2014)
  • No government approval for campaign contributions. (Aug 2011)
Brenda Lawrence on Government Reform
Democratic House Member (District 14): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Brenda Lawrence on other issues.
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Jan 2017)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Jan 2017)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Mar 2015)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Andy Levin on Government Reform
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Andy Levin on other issues.
  • Supports election reform & overturning Citizens United. (Apr 2019)
  • Turn democracy from a spectator sport to participation sport. (Sep 2018)
  • PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Sander Levin on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (MI-12): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Sander Levin on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Full disclosure of campaign spending. (Jul 2013)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jul 2014)
  • Statehood for the District of Columbia. (Jan 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (Jun 2015)
Paul Mitchell on Government Reform
Republican (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paul Mitchell on other issues.
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
John Moolenaar on Government Reform
Republican House Member (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Moolenaar on other issues.
  • Require photo ID for absentee voting. (Feb 2012)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
Mike Rogers on Government Reform
Republican Representative (MI-8): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Mike Rogers on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
Mark Schauer on Government Reform
Democratic Governor Challenger (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mark Schauer on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
Elissa Slotkin on Government Reform
Democrat (District 8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Elissa Slotkin on other issues.
  • Doesn't accept corporate contributions to her campaign. (Oct 2018)
  • We should be making it easier to legally vote, not harder. (Sep 2018)
  • PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Haley Stevens on Government Reform
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Haley Stevens on other issues.
  • Citizens United lets anonymous billionaires buy elections. (Sep 2018)
  • PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Rashida Tlaib on Government Reform
Democrat (District 13): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Rashida Tlaib on other issues.
  • Overturn Citizens United; fight voter suppression. (Oct 2018)
  • Fight back against voter suppression that targets minorities. (Sep 2018)
  • No photo ID for absentee voting. (Jun 2012)
  • PVS:Regulate campaign donations from corporations. (Aug 2018)
  • Holiday on election day; revamp for easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
Dave Trott on Government Reform
Republican House Member (District 11): Click here for Dave Trott on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Fred Upton on Government Reform
Republican Representative (MI-6): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Fred Upton on other issues.
  • Reform medical liability; it only benefits trial lawyers. (Jun 2016)
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Feb 2014)
  • More reporting, more watchdogs, and more oversight. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
  • Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
Tim Walberg on Government Reform
Republican: Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Tim Walberg on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
  • Member of House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform. (Mar 2011)
  • Require Congressional certification of president's "Czars". (Jan 2011)
  • Require defining constitutional authority for every new law. (Jan 2011)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Feb 2014)
  • Rated No holiday on election day; no same-day registration. (Mar 2019)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Dave Camp on Government Reform
Republican Representative (MI-4): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Dave Camp on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Sunset Act: review every federal agency every 12 years. (Jan 2009)
  • Sponsored prohibiting IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Jan 2014)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
  • Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
John Dingell on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (MI-15): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for John Dingell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jun 2014)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
Candice Miller on Government Reform
Republican Representative (MI-10): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Candice Miller on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
  • Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Jan 2014)
  • More reporting, more watchdogs, and more oversight. (Jun 2016)
Gary Peters on Government Reform
Democrat (Senate run 2014) (District 14): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Gary Peters on other issues.
  • Nuclear option: Allow confirmation of Obama's appointees. (Nov 2013)
  • In Michigan Senate, returned operating budget to state. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Jan 2013)
  • Establish "My Voice Voucher" small campaign contributions. (Feb 2014)
  • Public financing of federal campaigns by voter vouchers. (Feb 2015)
  • Automatic voter registration for all citizens. (May 2015)
  • Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
  • Judicially liberal, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)
John Engler on Government Reform
Former Republican Governor (1991-2002): Click here for John Engler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Spencer Abraham on Government Reform
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Spencer Abraham on other issues.
  • Defend constitutional thinking of America's founders. (Jun 2009)
  • Oversaw Enron’s role in California energy crisis. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
  • Voted NO on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted YES on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
Dick Chrysler on Government Reform
Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dick Chrysler on other issues.
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Nick Smith on Government Reform
Former Republican challenger (2006), previously U.S. Rep: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Nick Smith on other issues.
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Limit federal power, per the 10th Amendment. (Dec 2000)
  • Unlimited campaign contributions; with full disclosure. (Dec 2000)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Nick Smith on Government Reform
Republican (Until 2004) (District 7): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Nick Smith on other issues.
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Limit federal power, per the 10th Amendment. (Dec 2000)
  • Unlimited campaign contributions; with full disclosure. (Dec 2000)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Jerry Zandstra on Government Reform
Former Republican challenger (2006): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jerry Zandstra on other issues.
  • Tort abuse adds 2% to the cost of everything. (Jan 2006)
James Barcia on Government Reform
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for James Barcia on other issues.
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Bart Baron on Government Reform
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Bart Baron on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David Bonior on Government Reform
Democrat (District 10): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for David Bonior on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Allow same-day voter registration on election day. (Jan 2001)
Keith Butler on Government Reform
Republican challenger, previously Detroit councilor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Keith Butler on other issues.
  • Supports tort reform and medical liability reform. (Jun 2006)
  • Against Judges who legislate from the bench. (Jun 2006)
Hansen Clarke on Government Reform
Former Democrat (until 2012) (District 13): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Hansen Clarke on other issues.
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
Vernon Ehlers on Government Reform
Republican Representative (MI-3): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Vernon Ehlers on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Restrict lobbyist gifts & disclose lobbyist info on Internet. (Dec 2005)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
  • Reduce federal government size & scope, including military. (Sep 1998)
Peter Hoekstra on Government Reform
Republican Representative (MI-2): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Peter Hoekstra on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Sunset Act: review every federal agency every 12 years. (Jan 2009)
  • Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Jack Hoogendyk on Government Reform
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jack Hoogendyk on other issues.
  • No limits on political campaign funds. (Jun 2008)
  • No Pork Pledge: decrease earmarking; increase transparency. (Aug 2010)
  • Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2012)
Dale Kildee on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (MI-5): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Dale Kildee on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Feb 2012)
  • Establish 15 days of early voting in all states. (Nov 2012)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
Carolyn Kilpatrick on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (MI-13): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Carolyn Kilpatrick on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
  • Criminalize false or deceptive info about elections. (Nov 2005)
  • Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
  • Prohibit 'voter caging' which intimidates minority voting. (Nov 2007)
Joe Knollenberg on Government Reform
Republican Representative (MI-9): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Joe Knollenberg on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Carl Levin on Government Reform
Democratic Sr Senator (MI): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Carl Levin on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
  • Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on funding for National Endowment for the Arts. (Aug 1999)
  • Voted YES on favoring 1997 McCain-Feingold overhaul of campaign finance. (Oct 1997)
  • Voted NO on Approving the presidential line-item veto. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on banning more types of Congressional gifts. (Jul 1995)
  • Prohibit voter intimidation in federal elections. (Mar 2007)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
  • No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Sep 2014)
  • Matching fund for small donors, with debate requirements. (Feb 2013)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
Bret McAtee on Government Reform
Constitution Party Senate Challenger: Click here for Bret McAtee on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Nikitin on Government Reform
Constitution/Taxpayers Party Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Nikitin on other issues.
  • No restrictions on campaign funds. (Aug 2008)
Lynn Nancy Rivers on Government Reform
Democrat (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Lynn Nancy Rivers on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Leonard Schwartz on Government Reform
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Leonard Schwartz on other issues.
  • Unregulated soft money; no contribution limits. (Oct 2006)
  • Busybody law system unfair and wasteful. (Jun 2006)
Joe Schwarz on Government Reform
Republican (District 7): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joe Schwarz on other issues.
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
Bart Stupak on Government Reform
Democratic Representative (MI-1): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Bart Stupak on other issues.
  • Voted YES on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted YES on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
Scotty Boman on Government Reform
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Scotty Boman on other issues.
  • Limits on political donations restrict free speech. (Aug 2008)
  • Signed term limit pledge: 6 years House; 12 years Senate. (Nov 2012)
Randy Hekman on Government Reform
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Randy Hekman on other issues.
  • Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
  • Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
  • Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
Peter Hoekstra on Government Reform
Republican Representative (MI-2): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Peter Hoekstra on other issues.
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Sunset Act: review every federal agency every 12 years. (Jan 2009)
  • Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
  • Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
  • Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)
Peter Konetchy on Government Reform
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Peter Konetchy on other issues.
  • Photo ID for voting. (Jul 2014)
  • No government approval for campaign contributions. (Aug 2011)
Lisa McClain on Government Reform
Republican (District 10): Click here for Lisa McClain on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Thad McCotter on Government Reform
Republican Representative (MI-11): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Thad McCotter on other issues.
  • Cut, Cap & Balance now; end Big Government for long-term. (Jul 2011)
  • Freedom Paradigm: good government empowers citizens. (Feb 2011)
  • Voted NO on Senate pay raise. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
  • Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
  • Ban stock trading based on Congressional insider knowledge. (Nov 2011)
  • No recess appointments without Congressional approval. (Jan 2012)
  • Require all laws to cite Constitutional authorization. (Jun 2009)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
Peter Meijer on Government Reform
Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Peter Meijer on other issues.
Debbie Stabenow on Government Reform
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Stabenow on other issues.
  • Repeal Citizens United; fight big money in politics. (Oct 2018)
  • Voter ID places undue burden on voters. (Oct 2018)
  • Voted YES on Congressional pay raise. (Jul 2009)
  • Voted YES on providing a US House seat for the District of Columbia. (Feb 2009)
  • Voted YES on granting the District of Columbia a seat in Congress. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections. (Jul 2007)
  • Voted NO on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on banning "soft money" contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted NO on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
  • Voted YES on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
  • Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
  • Voluntary public financing for all general elections. (Aug 2000)
  • Reject photo ID requirements for voting. (Sep 2005)
  • Establish the United States Public Service Academy. (Mar 2007)
  • Require full disclosure of independent campaign expenditures. (Jul 2012)
  • CC:Oppose strict Constitutionalist judges. (Jul 2018)
  • Sponsored bill for election holiday & easier voting access. (Mar 2019)
  • Repeal automatic Congressional pay raises. (Jan 2009)
  • Voted YES on two articles of impeachment against Trump. (Feb 2020)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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