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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (WA) - District 3

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Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2024.

  • "Today marks the 1 year anniversary of Dobbs v Jackson – the day that the Supreme Court put politics over women’s health and the right to bodily autonomy by overturning Roe v Wade. Like so many other rural communities, in WA3 we know how hard it is to get the healthcare we need." (x.com)
  • "Today, on what would be the 51st anniversary of #RoeVWade, the health of pregnant women is more endangered than ever due to the Supreme Court and anti-abortion extremists in Congress." (x.com)
  • "Two years ago, #SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade, triggering extreme right-wing efforts to ban reproductive healthcare. These attacks on our bodily autonomy are deeply felt by so many people regardless of party. In Congress, I will continue to do everything I can to protect our rights to access critical health care and family planning services like abortion, contraceptives, and IVF. There is absolutely no room for politicians between a woman and her doctor." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Last year, I paid more in taxes than Jeff Bezos, the second-richest person in the country – you read that right. This system doesn’t work for everyday folks. Stand with me to demand a fair tax code that forces the ultra-wealthy to pay their fair share" (x.com)
  • "My priority is punishing wealthy tax cheats and defending our democratic allies." (x.com)
  • "No one can effectively represent their district when they’re owned by special interests. I’m committed to supporting Disclose Act and overturning Citizens United because we must put an end to dark money in politics!" (x.com)
  • Rated 92% by End Citizens United (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Today, I voted to pass the NDAA to strengthen our military readiness, as well as support healthcare, childcare, and housing for our brave service members." (x.com)
  • "I just brought home over $21M for 15 much-needed community projects across #WA03. Things that can drive our economy – like clean water systems, ag infrastructure, and vocational equipment. (x.com)
  • "It’s a big day: we’ve secured a $600 million federal grant for the I-5 Bridge Replacement 🏗️ This is a huge step forward for the biggest infrastructure project in Southwest Washington. Bringing back our tax dollars for this local project has been my priority from Day One" (x.com)
  • "I’m running to unite people from across the aisle to stop inflation, create family wage jobs & bring federal $$ home for vital infrastructure." (x.com)
  • "Our supply chain is stretched to a breaking point. I see the impact at our auto shop every day. The future of good jobs in #WA03 depends on whether we can breathe life back into American-made manufacturing with investments in career & technical education." (x.com)
  • "Safe, walkable infrastructure is critical to supporting new small businesses and affordable housing in the Heights District. I secured a $4 million grant to make it happen, that way we can keep folks moving and drive our local economy." (x.com)
  • "I came to Congress to make real change for families. That’s why I’m working on the "Protecting Moms & Infants Reauthorization Act." Moms & kids across the country deserve access to stable housing & treatment to set them up for a healthy future – this bill does just that." (x.com)
  • "As a small business owner, I know how tough it’s been to navigate inflation. While gas prices soar, oil companies are making record profits. It’s time for Big Oil to pay their fair share. In Congress I’ll work to stop price gouging and bring energy costs down for working people." (x.com)
  • "I’m running to unite people from across the aisle to stop inflation, create family wage jobs & bring federal $$ home for vital infrastructure. Joe Kent has focused his campaign on divisive culture wars to distract from his lack of real solutions for the people of #WA03." (x.com)
  • "Expansions of student debt forgiveness need to be matched dollar-for-dollar with investments in career & technical education. I can’t support the first without the other. The severe shortage of trades workers needs to be seen & treated as a national priority. It’s about respect." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by the National Education Association (NEA)
  • "Ballots are arriving in mailboxes, and if you’re as fired up as I am about protecting mail-in voting then join me tomorrow at Esther Short Park – sign up here: (mobilize.us)
  • "In honor of #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, let’s remember that I am the only candidate in this race who supports mail-in voting. Make sure you're registered and let's keep Joe Kent out of office." (x.com)
  • "Joe Kent wants to dismantle mail-in voting. Let’s be clear: vote-by-mail is safe and secure. It ensures voters who are rural, disabled, or doing shift work can still vote. Kent’s attack on voting rights is an attack on democracy." (x.com)
  • "It's National Hydropower Day! Access to affordable, reliable clean power is dam important for Southwest Washington. I’ll keep working to secure federal investments to keep our critical local energy infrastructure resilient and up-to-date." (x.com)
  • "New federal investments in green hydrogen production, including in Centralia, will lead to good jobs, local energy security, and a cleaner future. Clean energy can't happen without rural economies like ours, so I'm glad I could help secure these funds with the WA delegation." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Big Pharma shouldn’t be able to limit access to generic drugs for the sake of profit. It’s already difficult to access affordable drugs without anticompetitive meddling. I just introduced a bill to give #WA03 families more low-cost choices when they fill their prescriptions." (x.com)
  • "The first 10 drugs selected for price negotiation under Medicare Part D were recently announced! Average out-of-pocket costs for these drugs were as high as $6.5k per person last year – it can be unbearable. This is great news and will mean lower costs for #WA03 seniors." (x.com)
  • "My bipartisan record is clear. I’m working to secure our border, combat fentanyl, and support law enforcement in Southwest Washington. That’s why I’m backed by Republican and Independent county sheriffs, and our rank-and-file peace officers. I’ll always fight to keep us safe." (x.com)
  • "Secure our border. Rearm Ukraine. Avoid more chaos." (x.com)
  • "When I ran for Congress, I said I’d be an independent voice who’d work with Republicans & Democrats to fix things. That’s what I’m doing with our bipartisan bill to secure the border & rearm Ukraine against invading Russians." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "If Ukraine runs out of the arms it needs to defend its democracy, Russia will keep pushing into Europe. Failing to act isn't just turning our back on freedom – it's also against our own national security. " (x.com)
  • "If we fail to act, Putin's brutal invasion of Ukraine would set a terrible precedent of predation. My bipartisan Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act would deliver American-made arms for Ukraine to defend itself and stop Russia from sparking an even wider conflict." (x.com)
  • "When I ran for Congress, I said I’d be an independent voice who’d work with Republicans & Democrats to fix things. That’s what I’m doing with our bipartisan bill to secure the border & rearm Ukraine against invading Russians." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8035 "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Joe Kent’s refused to join me in supporting a ban on Chinese state ownership of TikTok. Weird thing for a supposedly "America First" guy to be silent on. Now one of TikTok’s biggest investors is dumping money into this election… to support Joe Kent." (x.com)

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