Compare the Candidates
Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 3, 2020 Michigan General Election

Candidates for U.S. Senate, Michigan

John James - R

►Websitejohnjamesmi.com/

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Gary Peters - D

►Websitewww.petersformichigan.com

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Valerie L. Willis - UST

►WebsiteWILLISFORCONGRESS.COM/

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Marcia Squier - D

►Websitewww.crowdpac.com/campaigns/395494/marcia-t-squier

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Doug Dern - NL

►Websitedougdern.com/

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John James

Gary Peters

Valerie L. Willis

Marcia Squier

Doug Dern

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Achievements If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

On Entering Public Service

Other Candidates

Housing & Communities

Housing

Homeownership

Community Development

Clean and Livable Environment

Health & Medical

Medicare

Health & Medical Reform

Prescription Drugs

Children's Health, Abuse And Neglect (32)

Health and Medical Insurance

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)

Mental Health Mass Shootings

Reducing Health Care Costs

Drug Addiction & Substance Abuse

Medicaid

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE)

Immigration Policy & Reform

Border Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

White Supremacists

Undocumented Immigrants Social Services

Deportations

Foreign Policy

Iran War

Israel

Gaza

Iran

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Foreign Aid

China

Russia

Ukraine

Latin and Central America

Cuba

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Organization Endorsements

Government Shut Down

Earmarks

Voter Registration

Government Agencies

Bipartisanship

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Business

Small Businesses

Agriculture

Trade

Farm Bill

North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Hate Crimes

Labor, Wages & Unions

Equal Pay

Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Education & Schools

Education

Higher Education & College Costs

Student Loans, Scholarships and Pell Grants

Teacher Pay

Public Schools K-12

Sex and Birth Control Education

Department of Education

Vocational and Technical Education

Rural Education

Education Funding

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Pollution

Clean Energy

Land, Rivers and Lakes

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Violence Against Women Act

Poverty, Welfare & Hunger

Poor Children

Courts, Laws & Justice

Criminal Justice System, Reform & Disparity

Banks & Finance

Wall Street

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Civil Rights

LGBTQ+

Women's Issues

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Gays Serving in the Military

Hate Crimes

Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Gender Equality

Gun & Property Rights

Mental Health Mass Shootings

Gun Buyback Programs

Energy

Energy Research and Development

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Rural Internet Access

Taxes

Corporate & Business Taxes

Income Taxes

Business Tax Breaks and Incentives

Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Gays Serving in the Military

Veterans' Health and Medical Care

Veterans Administration (VA)

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Debt, Deficit Spending & Limits

Fiscal Policy

Federal Budget

Earmarks

Minorities

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Sex and Birth Control Education

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Gender Equality

Consumers & Food

Consumers