

Timothy M. Kaine
Democrat | Virginia
Candidate Profile*
Verified Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Timothy M. Kaine
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
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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Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2023-2024
25%
2023
18%
2024
10%, 9% (cum.)†
2024
9%
2017-18
8%
2015-16
7%
2022
4%
2022
0%, 3% (cum.)†
2017-18
8%, 3% (cum.)†
2022
2% (cum.)†
2023-2024
0%, 2% (cum.)†
2024
0%, 1% (cum.)†
2017-18
0%
2019-20
0%
2022
F
2014
0%
2024
0%
2023-2024
0%
2023
0%
2021
0%
2023
F
2023
0%
2023-2024
0%
2023
F
2023-2024
|25%
2023
|18%
2024
|10%, 9% (cum.)†
2024
|9%
2017-18
|8%
2015-16
|7%
2022
|4%
2022
|0%, 3% (cum.)†
2017-18
|8%, 3% (cum.)†
2022
|2% (cum.)†
2023-2024
|0%, 2% (cum.)†
2024
|0%, 1% (cum.)†
2017-18
|0%
2019-20
|0%
2022
|F
2014
|0%
2024
|0%
2023-2024
|0%
2023
|0%
2021
|0%
2023
|F
2023-2024
|0%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2021
100%
2024
100%
2021
100%
2024
A
2017-18
100%
2023
100%
2022
100%
2023
A
2022
A
2018
100%
2018
A
2023-2024
100%
2022
A
2023
100%, 98% (cum.)†
2019
97%
2021-2022
96%
2021-2022
95%
2023
100%, 94% (cum.)†
2022
93%
2021
89%
2023
98%, 89% (cum.)†
2021-2022
100%, 87% (cum.)†
2022
83%
2017-18
75%
2021-2022
71%
2021
|100%
2021
|100%
2024
|A
2017-18
|100%
2023
|100%
2023
|A
2018
|A
2023-2024
|100%
2022
|A
2023
|100%, 98% (cum.)†
2021-2022
|96%
2021-2022
|95%
2023
|100%, 94% (cum.)†
2022
|93%
2023
|98%, 89% (cum.)†
2021-2022
|100%, 87% (cum.)†
2022
|83%
2017-18
|75%
2021-2022
|71%
ENDORSEMENTS*
LIBERAL (28)
Sierra Club Independent Action
League of Conservation Voters Action Fund
Feminist Majority
Communications Workers of America (CWA)
People for the American Way
OTHER (2)
Humane Society Legislative Fund
Chasing Freedom - Virginia
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (8)
Dominion Energy PAC (2024)
John Faso (2024)
Lifemark PAC (2024)
Thoroughbred PAC (2023)
Chesapeake PAC (2013)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (19)
ActBlue (2024)
Democracy Engine (2024)
JStreet PAC (2024)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2024)
League Of Conservation Voters (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (315)
ActBlue (2024)
All For Our Country Leadership PAC (2024)
American Federation of Government Employees (2024)
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (2024)
American Nurses Association (2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
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Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
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Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Introduced "The Reproductive Freedom for All Act," which, according to this statement, would bar states from restricting women’s access to pre-viability abortions, but would allow states to pass restrictions on post-viability abortions – as long as exceptions are included to protect the life or health of the mother.
Kaine voted on a motion to invoke cloture on S. 311, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
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ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Kaine introduced The Raise The Wage Act, and stated “Raising the minimum wage will stimulate our economy and give people a fair shot at economic mobility.”
From Sen Kaine's website: "Tim opposes across-the-board cuts that hurt key priorities like education and health care, hampering our economic growth. Tim will continue to fight back against any efforts to slash funding for Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security—programs that offer a critical lifeline for seniors, people with disabilities, and the most vulnerable Americans."
Kaine voted "yea" on H.R. 3746 to provide for increase to the debt ceiling.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
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Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
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Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Co-sponsor of S. 5 Equality Act, 2023-2024, "To prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes."
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
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What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
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NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
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The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
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Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
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What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
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IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
In 2017, Sen Kaine introduced a bill "To Rescind President Trump’s Executive Order To Construct Border Wall"
In 2024, Sen Kaine had this on his website: "Kaine has long called for comprehensive immigration reform that would boost border security and more funding for resources to combat the fentanyl crisis. Kaine has introduced and passed the bipartisan Disrupt Fentanyl Trafficking Act to direct increased federal attention to fentanyl trafficking by declaring fentanyl trafficking a national security threat, utilizing Pentagon resources like counter-drug intelligence, and involving Mexico as an active partner to combat the crisis."
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
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I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
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VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
From his website: "In the U.S. Senate, he was one of 212 members of Congress who signed an amicus brief, arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court that same-sex married couples should have the same legal security, rights, and responsibilities that federal law provides all other married couples."
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
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Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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The Electoral College should be abolished.
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EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Sen. Kaine voted to table the motion and deny consideration of an amendment that would have denied federal funds to any state, local education agency or higher education that permitted biological men from competing in women's sports.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
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What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
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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 religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
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What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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