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Katy Padilla Stout

Democrat

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Where Katy stands

Positions 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?

    Limited evidence

    Raise taxes on high earners to fund expanded programs

    Lower taxes, smaller governmentHigher taxes, expanded programs

    ⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.

    Opposes billionaire tax cuts and wants a tax code that empowers the middle class.

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  • How should the federal government structure healthcare coverage and costs?

    Some evidence

    Transition to a single-payer (Medicare for All) system

    Market-based, private insuranceSingle-payer government insurance

    Supports expanding Medicare to cover all Americans, or strengthening the ACA short of that.

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  • How should the federal government address climate change and energy policy?

    Limited evidence

    Continue current climate investments and emissions standards

    Prioritize energy production and affordabilityRapid transition off fossil fuels

    ⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.

    Would rejoin the Paris Climate Accord and base policy on climate science.

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  • What should federal abortion policy be?

    Limited evidence

    Federal protection up to viability (~24 weeks) with later-term exceptions

    Federal restrictions on abortionFederal protection for abortion access

    ⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.

    Says reproductive rights must be protected and government should stay out of the decision.

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  • What should federal firearms policy be?

    Some evidence

    Strengthen background checks and red flag laws

    Expand firearm rightsExpand firearm restrictions

    Backs universal background checks, a bump stock ban and red flag laws.

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  • What should US immigration policy be?

    Some evidence

    Pair stronger border security with expanded legal immigration pathways

    Reduced immigration, stricter enforcementExpanded immigration, humane policy

    Pairs border security with humane vetting and reasonable pathways to citizenship.

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