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See how this rep matches your viewsPositions inferred from the public record. Each one shows our confidence level — and when the evidence isn't there, we say so.
What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?
Some evidenceCut taxes and reduce federal spending significantly
Record of cutting income tax; advocates lower taxes and a simpler code.
How should Social Security and Medicare be changed, if at all?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should the federal government's role be in setting wages and protecting workers?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government structure healthcare coverage and costs?
Limited evidenceMove away from the ACA toward market-based insurance with broader consumer choice
⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Favors reducing healthcare costs through fewer regulations and price transparency.
How should the federal government address climate change and energy policy?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should federal abortion policy be?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should federal firearms policy be?
Some evidenceExpand firearm rights nationally (concealed carry reciprocity, reduced federal restrictions)
Helped enact constitutional-carry firearm rights in Ohio.
What should US immigration policy be?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government approach criminal justice and policing?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should drive US foreign policy?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government approach democratic institutions and elections?
Some evidenceStrengthen election integrity through voter ID, citizenship verification, and signature checks
Helped require photo-ID to vote in Ohio.