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AK: Mike Dunleavy(R,term-limited)
vs.Click Bishop(R)
vs.Nancy Dahlstrom(R)
vs.Tom Begich(D)

AL: Kay Ivey(R,term-limited)
vs.Doug Jones(D)
vs.Tommy Tuberville(R)
vs.Will Boyd(D)
vs.Yolanda Flowers(D)

AR: Sarah Huckabee Sanders(R,for re-election)
vs.Fredrick Love(D)

AZ: Katie Hobbs(D,for re-election)
vs.Andy Biggs(R)
vs.David Schweikert(R)
vs.Karrin Taylor Robson(R,withdrew(

CA: Gavin Newsom(D,term-limited)
vs.Xavier Becerra(D)
vs.Steve Hilton(R)
vs.Katie Porter(D)
vs.Tom Steyer(D)
vs.Eric Swalwell(D)
vs.Antonio Villaraigosa(D)
vs.Eleni Kounalakis(D,withdrew to run for state treasurer)
vs.Zoltan Istvan(L,withdrew)

CO: Jared Polis(D,term-limited)
vs.Greg Lopez(R then I)
vs.Barbara Kirkmeyer(R)
vs.Scott Bottoms(R)
vs.Michael Bennet(D)
vs.Phil Weiser(D)

CT: Ned Lamont(D,for re-election)
vs.Ryan Fazio(R)
vs.Susan Bysiewicz(D for Lt.Gov.)
vs.Jen Tooker(R,withdrew)

FL: Ron DeSantis(R,term-limited)
vs.Jay Collins(R)
vs.Paul Renner(R)
vs.Byron Donalds(R)
vs.David Jolly(R then D)
vs.Jerry Demings(D)
vs.Jason Pizzo(I)

GA: Brian Kemp(R,term-limited)
vs.Brad Raffensperger(R)
vs.Chris Carr(R)
vs.Burt Jones(R)
vs.Geoff Duncan(R then D)
vs.Keisha Lance Bottoms(D)
vs.Mike Thurmond(D)
vs.Chase Oliver(L)

HI: Josh Green(D)
vs.Donovan Dela Cruz(D)

IA: Kim Reynolds(R,retiring)
vs.Brad Sherman (IA)(R)
vs.Randy Feenstra(R)
vs.Rob Sand(D)

ID: Brad Little(R,for re-election)
vs.Terri Pickens(D)

IL: J.B. Pritzker(D,for re-election)
vs.Darren Bailey(R)

KS: Laura Kelly(D,term-limited)
vs.Cindy Holscher(D)
vs.Jeff Colyer(R)
vs.Ty Masterson(R)
vs.Vicki Schmidt(R)

MA: Maura Healey(D,for re-election)
vs.Mike Kennealy(R)

MD: Wes Moore(D,for re-election)
vs.Dan Cox(R)
vs.Christopher Bouchat(R,withdrew)

ME: Janet Mills(D,term-limited)
vs.Shenna Bellows(D)
vs.Troy Jackson(D)
vs.Hannah Pingree(D)
vs.Robert Charles(R)
vs.Ed Crockett(I)

MI: Gretchen Whitmer(D,term-limited)
vs.Aric Nesbitt(R)
vs.Perry Johnson(R)
vs.Jocelyn Benson(D)
vs.John James(R)
vs.Mike Cox(R)
vs.Tom Leonard(R)
vs.Mike Duggan(I)
vs.Garlin Gilchrist(D,withdrew)

MN: Tim Walz(D,retiring)
vs.Lisa Demuth(R)
vs.Mike Lindell(R)
vs.Amy Klobuchar(D)
vs.Scott Jensen(R,run for Auditor)
vs.Jeff Johnson(R,withdrew)

NE: Jim Pillen(R,for re-election)
vs.Lynne Walz(D)

NH: Kelly Ayotte(R,for re-election)
vs.Jon Kiper(D)
vs.Cinde Warmington(D)

NJ (2025):
Mikie Sherrill (D), U.S. Rep. NJ-11.
vs.Jack Ciattarelli (R), State Assemblyman (2011-2018).

NM: Michelle Lujan-Grisham(D,term-limited)
vs.Deb Haaland(D)
vs.Gregg Hull(R)
vs.Steve Lanier(R)

NV: Aaron Ford(D,)
vs.Joe Lombardo(R)

NY: Kathy Hochul(D,for re-election)
vs.Bruce Blakeman(R)
vs.Larry Sharpe(L)
vs.Antonio Delgado(D,withdrew)
vs.Elise Stefanik(R,withdrew)

OH: Mike DeWine(R,term-limited)
vs.Gentner Drummond(R)
vs.Jake Merrick(R)
vs.Charles McCall(R)
vs.Cyndi Munson(D)

OK: Kevin Stitt(R,term-limited)
vs.Charles McCall(R)
vs.Cyndi Munson(D)
vs.Jake Merrick(R)

OR: Tina Kotek(D,for re-election)
vs.Christine Drazan(R)

PA: Josh Shapiro(D,for re-election)
vs.Ken Krawchuk(L)
vs.Stacy Garrity(R)

RI: Dan McKee(D,for re-election)
vs.Helena Foulkes(D)
vs.Aaron Guckian(R)

SC: Henry McMaster(R,term-limited)
vs.Nancy Mace(R)
vs.Ralph Norman(R)
vs.Pamela Evette(R)
vs.Alan Wilson(R)
vs.Jermaine Johnson(D)

SD: Larry Rhoden(R,for re-election)
vs.Dusty Johnson(R)
vs.Jon Hansen(R)
vs.Daniel Ahlers(D)
vs.Marty Jackley(R,withdrew)

TN: Bill Lee(R,term-limited)
vs.Marsha Blackburn(R)
vs.John Rose(R)
vs.Carnita Atwater(D)

TX: Greg Abbott(R,for re-election)
vs.Gina Hinojosa(D)
vs.Chris Bell(D,lost primary)

VA (2025):
Abigail Spanberger (D), U.S.Rep., VA-7 (2019-2024).
vs.Winsome Earle-Sears (R), Lt. Gov. 2022-2026.

VT: Phil Scott(R)
vs.Amanda Janoo(D)

WI: Tony Evers(D,retiring)
vs.Mandela Barnes(D)
vs.Sara Rodriguez(D)
vs.Kelda Roys(D)
vs.Francesca Hong(D)
vs.Tom Tiffany(R)
vs.Mike Thurow(I)

WY: Mark Gordon(R,term-limited)
vs.Eric Barlow(R)
vs.Megan Degenfelder(R)


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Kelda Helen Roys on Abortion
Click here for 3 full quotes on Abortion OR background on Abortion.
  • Get politicians out of our private decisions. (Feb 2026)
  • AdWatch: 1849 anti-abortion law is still on the books. (Jul 2018)
  • Strongly support abortion as an unrestricted right. (May 2018)
Kelda Helen Roys on Budget & Economy
Click here for 2 full quotes on Budget & Economy OR background on Budget & Economy.
  • Leverage funding to increase housing affordability. (Feb 2026)
  • Stimulus better than market-led recovery. (May 2018)
Kelda Helen Roys on Civil Rights
Click here for 2 full quotes on Civil Rights OR background on Civil Rights.
  • Champion for the equality, rights, and dignity of all people. (Feb 2026)
  • Comfortable with same-sex marriage. (May 2018)
Kelda Helen Roys on Corporations
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    No issue stance yet recorded by OnTheIssues.org.
Kelda Helen Roys on Crime
Click here for 4 full quotes on Crime OR background on Crime.
  • Restrict police from extreme forms of use of force. (Feb 2026)
  • Help nonviolent offenders get their lives back on track. (Feb 2026)
  • Stricter punishment doesn't reduce crime. (May 2018)
  • Expand definition of what constitutes criminal incest. (Apr 2009)
Kelda Helen Roys on Drugs
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  • Tax and regulate cannabis instead of criminalizing it. (Feb 2026)
  • Marijuana isn't a gateway drug. (May 2018)
Kelda Helen Roys on Education
Click here for 4 full quotes on Education OR background on Education.
  • Republicans diverted money to unaccountable voucher schemes. (Feb 2026)
  • Criticized holding up university funding over DEI. (Feb 2024)
  • Don't increase statewide private school voucher program. (May 2021)
  • Oppose vouchers for school choice. (May 2018)
Kelda Helen Roys on Energy & Oil
Click here for 2 full quotes on Energy & Oil OR background on Energy & Oil.
  • We need to develop climate resilience. (Feb 2026)
  • Support prioritizing green energy. (May 2018)
Kelda Helen Roys on Environment
Click here for 2 full quotes on Environment OR background on Environment.
  • Support EPA regulatory work. (May 2018)
  • Allow the sale of raw unpasteurized dairy products. (May 2010)
Kelda Helen Roys on Families & Children
Click here for 2 full quotes on Families & Children OR background on Families & Children.
  • For paid family/medical leave, affordable childcare. (Feb 2026)
  • Allow contraceptives to be discussed in sex ed classes. (Feb 2010)
Kelda Helen Roys on Foreign Policy
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  • Oppose American Exceptionalism. (May 2018)
Kelda Helen Roys on Free Trade
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  • Farmers will especially suffer from Trump's tariff wars. (Feb 2026)
  • Pursue expanded fair trade. (May 2018)
Kelda Helen Roys on Government Reform
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  • We can strengthen civic education and voting rights. (Feb 2026)
  • Make voter registration easier. (May 2018)
Kelda Helen Roys on Gun Control
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  • Unfettered gun access means fear of gun violence. (Sep 2025)
  • Support heritage of responsible gun ownership. (May 2018)
Kelda Helen Roys on Health Care
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  • Let anyone buy into nonprofit state health insurance pool. (Feb 2026)
  • Strongly support ObamaCare. (May 2018)
Kelda Helen Roys on Homeland Security
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  • Don't expand the military. (May 2018)
Kelda Helen Roys on Immigration
Click here for 2 full quotes on Immigration OR background on Immigration.
  • ICE destroying immigration along with our public safety. (Jan 2026)
  • Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. (May 2018)
Kelda Helen Roys on Jobs
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  • Support affirmative action in hiring. (May 2018)
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Kelda Helen Roys on Principles & Values
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  • Celebrates both Christmas and Hanukkah. (Dec 2025)
  • Pardon of Jan6ers was permission slip for violence. (Sep 2025)
  • Oppose government attempts to interfere with religion. (May 2018)
Kelda Helen Roys on Social Security
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  • Oppose privatizing Social Security. (May 2018)
Kelda Helen Roys on Tax Reform
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  • Wealthiest and big corporations should pay their fair share. (Jan 2026)
  • Support a progressive tax structure. (May 2018)
Kelda Helen Roys on Technology
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  • Will continue fighting for universal broadband access. (Feb 2026)
Kelda Helen Roys on War & Peace
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  • Avoid foreign entanglements. (May 2018)
Kelda Helen Roys on Welfare & Poverty
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VoteMatch Responses
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Based on these stances:
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Strongly Favors topic 1:
Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(+5 points on Social scale)
Strongly support abortion as an unrestricted right: Strongly Favors topic 1
AdWatch: 1849 anti-abortion law is still on the books: Strongly Favors topic 1
Get politicians out of our private decisions: Strongly Favors topic 1
Allow contraceptives to be discussed in sex ed classes: Favors topic 1
Strongly Favors topic 2:
Legally require hiring women & minorities
(-5 points on Economic scale)
Criticized holding up university funding over DEI: Strongly Favors topic 2
Support affirmative action in hiring: Favors topic 2
No opinion on topic 3:
Support transgender and LGBTQ+ rights
(0 points on Social scale)
Comfortable with same-sex marriage: Strongly Opposes topic 3
Champion for the equality, rights, and dignity of all people: Strongly Favors topic 3
Favors topic 4:
America was founded on Christian values
(-3 points on Social scale)
Oppose government attempts to interfere with religion: Opposes topic 4
Celebrates both Christmas and Hanukkah: Strongly Favors topic 4
Strongly Favors topic 5:
Expand ObamaCare
(-5 points on Economic scale)
Strongly support ObamaCare: Strongly Favors topic 5
Let anyone buy into nonprofit state health insurance pool: Strongly Favors topic 5
Strongly Opposes topic 6:
Privatize Social Security
(-5 points on Economic scale)
Oppose privatizing Social Security: Strongly Opposes topic 6
Strongly Opposes topic 7:
Vouchers for school choice
(-5 points on Economic scale)
Oppose vouchers for school choice: Strongly Opposes topic 7
Republicans diverted money to unaccountable voucher schemes: Opposes topic 7
Don't increase statewide private school voucher program: Strongly Opposes topic 7
Strongly Opposes topic 8:
Businesses have a right to pollute
(+5 points on Social scale)
Support EPA regulatory work: Strongly Opposes topic 8
Allow the sale of raw unpasteurized dairy products: Opposes topic 8
Opposes topic 9:
Stricter punishment reduces crime
(+2 points on Social scale)
Stricter punishment doesn't reduce crime: Strongly Opposes topic 9
Restrict police from extreme forms of use of force: Strongly Opposes topic 9
Help nonviolent offenders get their lives back on track: Strongly Opposes topic 9
Expand definition of what constitutes criminal incest: Strongly Favors topic 9
No opinion on topic 10:
Absolute right to gun ownership
(0 points on Economic scale)
Support heritage of responsible gun ownership: Strongly Favors topic 10
Unfettered gun access means fear of gun violence: Strongly Opposes topic 10
Strongly Favors topic 11:
Higher taxes on the wealthy
(-5 points on Economic scale)
Support a progressive tax structure: Strongly Favors topic 11
Wealthiest and big corporations should pay their fair share: Strongly Favors topic 11
Strongly Favors topic 12:
Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(+5 points on Social scale)
Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens: Strongly Favors topic 12
ICE destroying immigration along with our public safety: Favors topic 12
Favors topic 13:
Support & expand free trade
(+2 points on Economic scale)
Pursue expanded fair trade: Opposes topic 13
Farmers will especially suffer from Trump's tariff wars: Strongly Favors topic 13
Opposes topic 14:
Stay away from the UN & Globalism
(-3 points on Economic scale)
Oppose American Exceptionalism: Opposes topic 14
Favors topic 15:
Peace through Strength
(-3 points on Social scale)
Don't expand the military: Favors topic 15
Strongly Favors topic 16:
Make voter registration easier
(+5 points on Social scale)
Make voter registration easier: Strongly Favors topic 16
We can strengthen civic education and voting rights: Strongly Favors topic 16
Favors topic 17:
Stay out of foreign wars
(+2 points on Social scale)
Avoid foreign entanglements: Favors topic 17
Strongly Favors topic 18:
Prioritize green energy
(-5 points on Economic scale)
Support prioritizing green energy: Strongly Favors topic 18
We need to develop climate resilience: Favors topic 18
Strongly Opposes topic 19:
Marijuana is a gateway drug
(+5 points on Social scale)
Marijuana isn't a gateway drug: Opposes topic 19
Tax and regulate cannabis instead of criminalizing it: Strongly Opposes topic 19
Strongly Favors topic 20:
Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(-5 points on Economic scale)
Stimulus better than market-led recovery: Favors topic 20
Leverage funding to increase housing affordability: Strongly Favors topic 20

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