Ann Wagner
Bio |
Ann Wagner is an American politician and diplomat. She is currently serving as a U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 2nd congressional district. |
Status and Position |
Current US House of Representatives of Missouri |
Political Party and Jurisdiction |
Republican, Missouri |
Elections |
Election Jurisdiction |
Started Campaign |
Campaign Status |
Poll Rankings (of the vote) |
| 2020 House of Representatives Election MO-02 | MO-02 | Yes | Running | 50.0% |
Campaign Financing |
Ann Wagner has accepted money from security and investment, insurance, retired, real estate and leadership PACs. Her largest contributors are Edward Jones, Votesane PAC, Emerson Electric, Enterprise Holdings and Hunter Engineering. |
Voting Rights |
Ann Wagner is opposed to the Voting Rights Act and the For the People Act. |
Opinions on Issues
Issues |
Stance |
Summary |
| Universal Healthcare | Against | Ann Is against Universal Health Care She has stated that competition drives prices down and improves options and quality. Voted against and affordable care act and for its repeal. Also voted against the MORE health education act and against the Heroes act. |
| Socialized Healthcare | Against | Ann believes in free market choice. |
| Private Healthcare | For | Ann believes in free market choice and competition. |
| LGBT Rights | Against | Ann is against LGBT rights Wagner voiced opinion against same sex marriage and protection of speech against said subject. Also voted against the Violence Against Women act and Equality act. |
| Taxes | Against | Ann is for cutting and reducing taxes. Voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, against the Death Tax and wants a flat tax rate system. |
| Flat Tax Rate | For | Has voiced her opinion in favor of a universal tax rate for all incomes. Voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, against the Death Tax and wants a flat tax rate system. |
| Abortion | Against | Ann Wagner is pro-life Co-sponsored and voted for the Pain-capable Unborn Child Protection act. |
| Gun Control | Against | Ann Wagner supports the Second Amendment. Voted against the enhanced background checks act, for the concealed carry reciprocity act and the Veterans 2nd Amendment protection act. |
| Assisted Suicide | Unknown | Ann has made no clear stance on this issue. Voted against the enhanced background checks act, for the concealed carry reciprocity act and the Veterans 2nd Amendment protection act. |
| Government Interference | Against | Previous views on gun control, health care and other federal operations should be separate from business and other operations. |
| Planned Parenthood | Against | Is considered pro-life. Co-sponsored the Women's Public Health and Safety Act and has stated that there should be no federal funding given to clinics that do abortions. |
| Welfare | Nuance | Has no clear stance on this issue. Ann supports work requirement for welfare. Has made no other comments or voted for act about this issue. |
| Welfare | Unknown | Has made no clear stance on this issue |
| Death Penalty | For | Ann has supported the use of the death penalty. Voted for the Thin Blue Line act. |
| Mandatory Prison Sentence | Nuance | Ann voted for the First Steps Act but also voted for the Protect and Serve act which states at least ten years in prison for harming a police officer. |
| Military Spending | For | Voted against the No War Against Iran bill, for The NATO support act an against appropriations of funds from the defense budget. |
| War on Terrorism | For | Ann voted against the No War Against Iran act and for the upkeep of high defense budget. Has made no other comment or vote on this issue. |
| Foreign Policy International Interaction | Unknown | N/A Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| United Nations power | Unknown | Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Nationalism | For | Most policies and act benefit the country and her lack of involvement in foreign and international business and dealings suggests she is for keeping it in the states. |
| Free Markets | Unknown | N/A Ann has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Brexit | Unknown | Ann has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Affirmative Action | Unknown | Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Government Spending | Against | Voted against the INVEST act, the Heroes Act, but has voted against acts the appropriate funds from the defense budget such as the National Defense Authorization Act. Has voted to secure funding for the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act. |
| Charter Schools | Unknown | Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Common Core | Unknown | N/A Ann has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Clean Energy | Nuance | Ann has a mixed voting record. Voted against the Climate Action Now act, for the Electricity Security and Affordability Act. Is a big supporter of coal and other fossil fuels. Has not voted to hinder use of clean energy, just against greenhouse gas regulations. |
| Religious Freedom | For | Ann supports religious rights and freedoms. Wagner voted for the Uyghur Human Rights Act and for the Anti-semitism as Hate Act. |
| Separation of Church and State | Nuance | Has made clear stances and choices based on religious beliefs like Abortion into her policy making. Has made no real comment on the issue. |
| Slavery Reparations | Unknown | Ann has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| Border Control | For | Ann is for locking down US border. Voted Against the DREAM act, for Kate's Law, and against the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. |
| Passenger Profiling | Unknown | Has made no clear stance on this issue. |
| DACA | Against | Voted against the DREAMS act and the American Dream and Promise Act. |
| Sanctuary Cities | Against | Voted for the no Sanctuary for Criminals act. |
| Legalizing Marijuana | Against | Rated D by NRML for hard on drugs stance and has not voted for or against legalization. |