Gary C. Peters
Democrat | Michigan
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Gary C. Peters
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
LIBERAL (32)
American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 25
American Federation of Teachers AFT Michigan
*Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC)
*Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Victory Fund
Barack Obama
OTHER (5)
*Humane Society Legislative Fund
*International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE)
Michigan Education Association (MEA)
Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union
Pro-Israel America
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
National Republican Senatorial Committee (2020)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Justice For Michigan (2012)
Local, County, and District Democratic Organizations (2013)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2013)
The Black Slate (2012)
Tim Sneller (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (43)
American Federation of Government Employees (2014)
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2014)
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2014)
American Federation of Teachers (2014)
Americans for Responsible Solutions (2014)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
He wants to ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. He voted against Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. He wants access to safe, legal abortion without restrictions. He voted NO on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
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I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
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Candidate’s position on this issue could not be determined by iVoterGuide research staff.
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Sen Peters refuses to answer on religious tests for office.
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
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What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
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NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
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HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Peters is against repeal of the Affordable Care Act. As of 9/1/20 U.S. Sens. Gary Peters, D-has not signed on to the Senate Medicare for All bill. A spokesperson for Peters’ reelection campaign said he supports a public option, but believes people should keep their private health insurance.
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
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ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
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Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Peters voted NO on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached. He supported auto bailouts. He opposes free trade deals as hindering Michigan's economy. He supports Imposing tariffs against countries which manipulate currency.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
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What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
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Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
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IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
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State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
He said the push to penalize those (sanctuary) cities by proposing taking away Homeland Security grants and taking away resources and equipment for local law enforcement and first responders isn’t the way to go.
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate’s position on this issue could not be determined by iVoterGuide research staff.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
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I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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The Electoral College should be abolished.
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In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
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Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
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I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
He wants to prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. He supports ENDA that prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity by covered entities (employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, or joint labor-management committees). and prohibits preferential treatment or quotas. Allows only disparate treatment claims. Prohibits related retaliation. "As a co-sponsor of the Equality Act, Senator Gary Peters demonstrated record of support for LGBTQ people and families and has been a steadfast ally throughout his time in public service."
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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