David Trone
Democrat | Maryland
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
David Trone
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 6
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 (10)
American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE); Brady PAC; Human Rights Campaign; Jewish Democratic Council of America; Maryland and DC AFL-CIO
OTHER (1)
*Humane Society Legislative Fund
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (35)
Barbara Comstock (2010); Bob Mensch (2013); Brian Ellis (PA) (2013); C. Todd Gilbert (2010); Charlie Geren (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (99)
Abby Finkenauer (2020); Abigail Spanberger (2020); ActBlue (2020); Amy Klobuchar (2017); Andy Kim (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (16)
ActBlue (2020); Derek Kilmer (2019); Diana Louise DeGette (2018); Fair Shot PAC (2018); Human Rights Campaign (2020)
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:
"I’m 100% pro-choice."
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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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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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:
"Quality healthcare is a basic human right, and the government’s job is to ensure that right for all Americans."
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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iVoterGuide Notes:
"We need to modify and build on the foundation created by the Affordable Care Act, not repeal it."
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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How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
"To fix the funding [for Social Security], we should increase the cap on taxable wages. Currently, Americans with higher incomes only pay payroll taxes that fund Social Security on the first $128,400 of their income. Raising the cap will help make Social Security solvent for the next generation. We also need to find a way to dedicate a portion of federal capital gains taxes to Social Security. Many wealthy people make their income largely or entirely from capital gains. Not only are capital gains taxed at a lower rate than income, but this income is not subject to the payroll tax. We should fix this to ensure that the wealthiest Americans pay their fair share."
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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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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iVoterGuide Notes:
"Immigrants are an important part of American society and should have a path to citizenship."
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
"I support free community college."
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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iVoterGuide Notes:
"In Congress, I have taken on the NRA by working with both sides of the aisle to pass common-sense gun safety laws. In 2019, I helped pass H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, and legislation to close the Charleston loophole." "Keeping convicted abusers and stalkers from obtaining guns is a long-overdue common-sense measure that will save lives."
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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iVoterGuide Notes:
"I will be a reliable champion for a strong and enduring US-Israel relationship."
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
"We should treat drug addiction as a public health issue not as a criminal one."
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:
"The Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same sex marriage was a great victory for this country, but the fight for equal rights isn’t over. Discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is still legal in many states, so businesses can refuse to serve someone food or lease an apartment simply because of their sexual orientation. The problem is exacerbated for transgender people. They face everyday discrimination that often goes unnoticed, from workplace dress codes to ridiculous regulations about which bathrooms they use...We need to pass the Full Equality Act to ensure LGBT individuals are protected against discrimination at work, school, and in their community nationwide."
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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