Gary Peters
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Bio |
Gary Peters is the current U.S. Senator from Michigan. He previously served as Michigan’s 14th congressional district since 2013 until he was elected to the senate; he earned his J.D. from the Wayne State University Law School. |
Status and Position |
Current US Senator of Michigan |
Political Party and Jurisdiction |
Democrat, Michigan |
Elections |
Election Jurisdiction |
Started Campaign |
Campaign Status |
Poll Rankings (of the vote) |
| 2020 Senate Election Michigan 1 | Michigan 1 | Yes | Running | 43.0% |
Campaign Financing |
Gary Peters is the current U.S. Senator from Michigan. He previously served as Michigan's 14th congressional district since 2013 until he was elected to the senate; he earned his J.D. from the Wayne State University Law School. |
Voting Rights |
Voted to restore Voters Right Act that enforces 15th right in amendments. |
Opinions on Issues
Issues |
Stance |
Summary |
| Universal Healthcare | For | Backs the Affordable Care Act. Has backed the concept of healthcare that is affordable and non-discriminatory. |
| Socialized Healthcare | For | Backs Affordable Care Act which makes mandatory insurance and the interference of government funds for this. |
| Private Healthcare | Nuance | Has not made clear on this specific issue |
| LGBT Rights | For | Supported LGBTQ month and supports legal protection for LGBT persons. Signed Student Non-Discrimination Act which includes sexual identity. |
| Taxes | For | Wants tax reform. Voted for tax rate that taxes anyone earning $1 million a minimum 30%. |
| Flat Tax Rate | Against | Wants to tax "wealthy" more Voted for tax rate that taxes anyone earning $1 million a minimum 30%. |
| Abortion | For | Peters is pro choice. Has voted against bill banning federal health coverage the includes abortions. |
| Gun Control | For | Pro gun control Peters has stated that there should be implementation for "Common Sense," control policies. |
| Assisted Suicide | For | Put forth referendum of assisted suicide to senate. Peters has stated that there should be implementation for "Common Sense," control policies. |
| Government Interference | For | Has backed for Affordable Care Act. |
| Planned Parenthood | For | Is pro-choice and has openly backed planned parenthood. |
| Welfare | For | Has back bills to support welfare. Voted no to bill for those on welfare to maintain work requirements. Voted yes to bill that will help with re-development of abandoned and condoned areas. |
| Welfare | For | Peters has supported this research in the past. |
| Death Penalty | Unknown | Has made no comment on the issue N/A |
| Mandatory Prison Sentence | Nuance | Has asked and pushed for bills to rework the sentencing for non-violent criminals. Pushed for the provision to form the National Criminal Justice Commission. |
| Military Spending | For | Sits on chair for senate armed services committee. Committee passed to increase spending to $750 billion budget. |
| War on Terrorism | Nuance | Recently condoned the assassination of Israeli general. Has stated that he will do everything to protect US citizens, diplomats and military in the area. |
| Foreign Policy International Interaction | For | Is for international cooperations. Has introduced bills to help with human rights in foreign countries. Partnerships with mediterranean in energy and security. |
| United Nations power | Unknown | Has recently stated his distaste for the recent actions of the UN to palestine and the israelites. Stating that bombs won't solve this issue. |
| Nationalism | Against | Is for cooperation with foreign bodies. |
| Free Markets | For | Promotes trade with other nations Has proposed trade sanctions and tariffs for countries that undervalue currency, have rights violations, or those who manipulate currency. |
| Brexit | Unknown | Has made no comment |
| Affirmative Action | Unknown | Has not made comments |
| Government Spending | For | Committee he sits on passed bill to increase military budget to $750 billion. Has proposed bills to help refurbish and reinvigorate communities and condemned areas. |
| Charter Schools | For | Has stated is dislike for Nancy DeVos, but has made no comment in this matter. Has been disappointed in the 72 promised charter schools to open in his state never opening. |
| Common Core | Unknown | Has made no comment on the issue N/A |
| Clean Energy | For | Is for renewable and clean energy. Though is for renewable energies and has personally invested in them, he does own stock in Petcoke. Has voted not to oil drilling, and has voted to regulate C02 emissions. |
| Religious Freedom | For | Peters says he supports the muslim communities in his state and that america was founded on this notion. Against religious tests for those seeking admittance in US. |
| Separation of Church and State | Unknown | Hasn't made clear statements on this issue. |
| Slavery Reparations | Unknown | Has made no clear statement on this issue. |
| Border Control | For | Peters has stated that for his state to upgrade the systems for quicker processing. Has voted for bills to send relief efforts to protect souther border. Has also voted no to stop illegal reentry act. |
| Passenger Profiling | Unknown | Though for more border security, has not made any specific comment on this issue. |
| DACA | For | Has openly stated that it isn't the children's fault they were brought here. |
| Sanctuary Cities | Against | Voted for the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act, which would pull funding from cities that acted as sanctuaries. |
| Legalizing Marijuana | For | Is for a legally controlled market of marijuana. Voted for legalization without federal interference. |
Creator:U.S. Senate Photographic Studio-Joy Holder
Credit:U.S. Senate Photographic Studio-