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Peter Ricketts on Abortion
Click here for 5 full quotes on Abortion OR background on Abortion.
  • Nebraska is pro-life; my budget is pro-life. (Jan 2019)
  • Signed providing commemorative certificates for miscarriages. (Apr 2018)
  • Life begins at conception. (Nov 2014)
  • Opposes embryonic stem cell research. (May 2006)
  • Opposes abortion and supports social conservative values. (Aug 2005)
Peter Ricketts on Budget & Economy
Click here for 4 full quotes on Budget & Economy OR background on Budget & Economy.
  • Delivered historic tax relief by controlling spending. (Jan 2023)
  • $500 million to construct a canal reservoir system. (Jan 2022)
  • First priority is to reduce government spending. (Feb 2006)
  • Ask how necessary is every program, like corporations do. (Feb 2006)
Peter Ricketts on Civil Rights
Click here for 6 full quotes on Civil Rights OR background on Civil Rights.
  • Protect hair textures/styles from job discrimination. (May 2021)
  • Marriage is the union of one woman and one man. (Nov 2014)
  • Judges shouldn't reinterpret marriage. (May 2006)
  • Reduce government regulation of the private sector. (May 2006)
  • Opposes same-sex marriage. (Aug 2005)
  • Active donor to anti-gambling movement. (Aug 2005)
Peter Ricketts on Corporations
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Peter Ricketts on Crime
Click here for 7 full quotes on Crime OR background on Crime.
  • Fought for ballot initiative to restore death penalty. (Jan 2023)
  • Fully fund replacement of Nebraska State Penitentiary. (Jan 2022)
  • Build a new, modern correctional facility. (Jan 2021)
  • First NE execution in 20 years, with new drug combination. (Aug 2018)
  • Vetoed setting aside of conviction after sentence served. (Mar 2018)
  • Automated sentence calculation for Department of Corrections. (Jan 2017)
  • Supports the death penalty. (May 2006)
Peter Ricketts on Drugs
Click here for 3 full quotes on Drugs OR background on Drugs.
  • Rated F by NORML: no medical marijuana. (Aug 2024)
  • If you legalize marijuana, you're gonna kill your kids. (Mar 2021)
  • More border security and stricter sentencing for drugs. (May 2006)
Peter Ricketts on Education
Click here for 6 full quotes on Education OR background on Education.
  • Scrap radically inappropriate sex education topics . (Apr 2023)
  • Fully fund aid to K-12 education, invest in next generation. (Jan 2021)
  • $16 million in scholarships to connect students with careers. (Jan 2020)
  • Oppose the implementation of Common Core. (Nov 2014)
  • Supports charters and vouchers for private schools. (Nov 2006)
  • Supports school vouchers to equalize opportunity. (Feb 2006)
Peter Ricketts on Energy & Oil
Click here for 4 full quotes on Energy & Oil OR background on Energy & Oil.
  • Pipeline accidents are terrible but we can't take zero risk. (Jan 2023)
  • Don't reduce the ethanol Renewable Fuels Standard. (Nov 2014)
  • Pursue the use of ethanol and bio-diesel fuels. (Feb 2006)
  • Explore for oil in the Alaska National Wildlife Reserve. (Feb 2006)
Peter Ricketts on Environment
Click here for 2 full quotes on Environment OR background on Environment.
  • Biden's conservation goals would devastate state's economy. (Apr 2023)
  • Compensate private landowners for enviro regulation cost. (Nov 2006)
Peter Ricketts on Families & Children
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  • More resources for Child and Family Services. (Jan 2017)
Peter Ricketts on Foreign Policy
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  • Need to keep putting pressure on Chinese Communist Party. (Jul 2021)
Peter Ricketts on Free Trade
Click here for 4 full quotes on Free Trade OR background on Free Trade.
  • Exports boost Nebraska economy. (Jan 2018)
  • Free trade in our vital interest. (May 2006)
  • Supports NAFTA, CAFTA, GATT and WTO. (May 2006)
  • Trade rules for labor & environment, but not human rights. (May 2006)
Peter Ricketts on Government Reform
Click here for 4 full quotes on Government Reform OR background on Government Reform.
  • The House Jan. 6 committee was largely a partisan exercise. (Jan 2023)
  • Require Voter ID to boost belief in the integrity of voting. (Jun 2022)
  • Government agencies should be user focused. (Jan 2016)
  • No holiday for voting; no instant runoff voting. (Nov 2006)
Peter Ricketts on Gun Control
Click here for 4 full quotes on Gun Control OR background on Gun Control.
  • Restrict serious juvenile offenders from guns until age 25. (Apr 2018)
  • Supports Nebraska's concealed carry law. (Nov 2014)
  • I strongly support the Second Amendment. (May 2006)
  • Allow concealed carry. (May 2006)
Peter Ricketts on Health Care
Click here for 6 full quotes on Health Care OR background on Health Care.
  • People shouldn't have to choose between job and vaccination. (Sep 2021)
  • Kept state "open for business" during pandemic. (May 2020)
  • Patients can be transferred if rural hospitals not prepared. (Mar 2020)
  • Cannot trust Medicaid federal matching grants. (Jan 2016)
  • Oppose ObamaCare and oppose Medicaid expansion. (Nov 2014)
  • Supports health savings accounts & limiting lawsuits. (May 2006)
Peter Ricketts on Homeland Security
Click here for 6 full quotes on Homeland Security OR background on Homeland Security.
  • Stressed the need for a strong national defense. (Jan 2023)
  • Working to bring Space Command to the Heartland. (Jan 2021)
  • Retain our veterans with military retirement tax relief. (Jan 2020)
  • Fully support strong national defense. (May 2006)
  • Phone-taps ok; military tribunals ok; torture not ok. (May 2006)
  • Supports policy of pre-emptive military strikes. (May 2006)
Peter Ricketts on Immigration
Click here for 5 full quotes on Immigration OR background on Immigration.
  • Biden administration has abdicated responsibility on border. (Jan 2023)
  • No Syrian refugee resettlement until full federal review. (Nov 2015)
  • No state services for illegal immigrants. (Nov 2014)
  • Secure America's borders, without amnesty. (May 2006)
  • Secure the border and establish official English. (May 2006)
Peter Ricketts on Jobs
Click here for 3 full quotes on Jobs OR background on Jobs.
  • We've been cutting red tape to keep Nebraskans working. (Jan 2021)
  • Developing Youth Talent: connect 7,000 Nebraskans. (Jan 2019)
  • Grow Nebraska: create jobs by recruiting new businesses. (Jan 2015)
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Peter Ricketts on Principles & Values
Click here for 8 full quotes on Principles & Values OR background on Principles & Values.
  • We remain the cornerstone of global peace and prosperity. (Apr 2023)
  • I often say Nebraska is what America is supposed to be. (Jan 2023)
  • More faith-based practices in Nebraska schools. (Jun 2022)
  • Remember: Nebraska is what America is supposed to be. (Jan 2022)
  • Family founded Ameritrade and has net worth of $4.5 billion. (Aug 2005)
  • Native Nebraskan and "typical Midwestern". (Aug 2005)
  • Parents donated to Nelson; and will now vote for Ricketts. (Aug 2005)
  • Wife is a registered Democrat and national party donor. (Aug 2005)
Peter Ricketts on Social Security
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  • Personal accounts are protected from Congress. (Feb 2006)
Peter Ricketts on Tax Reform
Click here for 8 full quotes on Tax Reform OR background on Tax Reform.
  • Enacted $1 billion in annual state tax relief. (Apr 2023)
  • Reduce top individual tax rate from 6.84% to 5.84%. (Jan 2022)
  • Property tax relief is a top priority. (Jan 2020)
  • Ease burden of property taxes; plus 3% local cap. (Jan 2019)
  • Provide tax relief through property tax regulations. (Jan 2016)
  • Protect taxpayers from bureaucracy & burdensome regulations. (Nov 2014)
  • Supports line-item veto and fair & simple taxes. (Feb 2006)
  • Death tax is based on jealousy of high achievement. (Feb 2006)
Peter Ricketts on Technology
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  • Bring broadband coverage to every corner of the state. (Jan 2021)
Peter Ricketts on War & Peace
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  • Better to fight terrorists in Iraq. (May 2006)
  • Let troops on the ground run the war. (Feb 2006)
Peter Ricketts on Welfare & Poverty
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  • Vetoed expanding food-assistance benefits. (May 2021)
  • Vetoed expanding energy assistance qualifications. (May 2021)
  • $56M of vetoes sustained, to cut budget. (May 2017)
  • People-centric services: hand up to get back on their feet. (Jan 2015)
  • Focus welfare on states & religious non-profits. (May 2006)


VoteMatch Responses
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Based on these stances:
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Strongly Opposes topic 1:
Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(-5 points on Social scale)
Opposes abortion and supports social conservative values: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Opposes embryonic stem cell research: Opposes topic 1
Life begins at conception: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Nebraska is pro-life; my budget is pro-life: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Signed providing commemorative certificates for miscarriages: Opposes topic 1
Favors topic 2:
Legally require hiring women & minorities
(-3 points on Economic scale)
Reduce government regulation of the private sector: Opposes topic 2
Protect hair textures/styles from job discrimination: Strongly Favors topic 2
Strongly Opposes topic 3:
Support transgender and LGBTQ+ rights
(-5 points on Social scale)
Opposes same-sex marriage: Strongly Opposes topic 3
Judges shouldn't reinterpret marriage: Strongly Opposes topic 3
Marriage is the union of one woman and one man: Strongly Opposes topic 3
Strongly Favors topic 4:
America was founded on Christian values
(-5 points on Social scale)
More faith-based practices in Nebraska schools: Strongly Favors topic 4
Focus welfare on states & religious non-profits: Strongly Favors topic 4
Strongly Opposes topic 5:
Expand ObamaCare
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Supports health savings accounts & limiting lawsuits: Opposes topic 5
Oppose ObamaCare and oppose Medicaid expansion: Strongly Opposes topic 5
Cannot trust Medicaid federal matching grants: Opposes topic 5
Patients can be transferred if rural hospitals not prepared: Opposes topic 5
People shouldn't have to choose between job and vaccination: Strongly Opposes topic 5
Strongly Favors topic 6:
Privatize Social Security
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Personal accounts are protected from Congress: Strongly Favors topic 6
No opinion on topic 7:
Vouchers for school choice
(0 points on Economic scale)
Supports school vouchers to equalize opportunity: Strongly Favors topic 7
Oppose the implementation of Common Core: Strongly Opposes topic 7
Supports charters and vouchers for private schools: Strongly Favors topic 7
$16 million in scholarships to connect students with careers: Strongly Opposes topic 7
Fully fund aid to K-12 education, invest in next generation: Opposes topic 7
Scrap radically inappropriate sex education topics : Favors topic 7
Strongly Favors topic 8:
Businesses have a right to pollute
(-5 points on Social scale)
Compensate private landowners for enviro regulation cost: Strongly Favors topic 8
Biden's conservation goals would devastate state's economy: Strongly Favors topic 8
Strongly Favors topic 9:
Stricter punishment reduces crime
(-5 points on Social scale)
Supports the death penalty: Strongly Favors topic 9
Automated sentence calculation for Department of Corrections: Favors topic 9
First NE execution in 20 years, with new drug combination: Strongly Favors topic 9
Build a new, modern correctional facility: Strongly Favors topic 9
Fully fund replacement of Nebraska State Penitentiary: Strongly Favors topic 9
Vetoed setting aside of conviction after sentence served: Strongly Favors topic 9
Fought for ballot initiative to restore death penalty: Strongly Favors topic 9
Strongly Favors topic 10:
Absolute right to gun ownership
(+5 points on Economic scale)
I strongly support the Second Amendment: Strongly Favors topic 10
Allow concealed carry: Strongly Favors topic 10
Supports Nebraska's concealed carry law: Strongly Favors topic 10
Restrict serious juvenile offenders from guns until age 25: Opposes topic 10
Strongly Opposes topic 11:
Higher taxes on the wealthy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Supports line-item veto and fair & simple taxes: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Death tax is based on jealousy of high achievement: Opposes topic 11
Protect taxpayers from bureaucracy & burdensome regulations: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Provide tax relief through property tax regulations: Opposes topic 11
Ease burden of property taxes; plus 3% local cap: Opposes topic 11
Property tax relief is a top priority: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Reduce top individual tax rate from 6.84% to 5.84%: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Enacted $1 billion in annual state tax relief: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Strongly Opposes topic 12:
Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(-5 points on Social scale)
Secure America's borders, without amnesty: Strongly Opposes topic 12
Secure the border and establish official English: Strongly Opposes topic 12
No state services for illegal immigrants: Strongly Opposes topic 12
Biden administration has abdicated responsibility on border: Strongly Opposes topic 12
Strongly Favors topic 13:
Support & expand free trade
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Free trade in our vital interest: Strongly Favors topic 13
Supports NAFTA, CAFTA, GATT and WTO: Strongly Favors topic 13
Trade rules for labor & environment, but not human rights: Favors topic 13
Exports boost Nebraska economy: Strongly Favors topic 13
Strongly Favors topic 14:
Stay away from the UN & Globalism
(+5 points on Economic scale)
No Syrian refugee resettlement until full federal review: Favors topic 14
Remember: Nebraska is what America is supposed to be: Strongly Favors topic 14
I often say Nebraska is what America is supposed to be: Strongly Favors topic 14
We remain the cornerstone of global peace and prosperity: Strongly Favors topic 14
Strongly Favors topic 15:
Peace through Strength
(-5 points on Social scale)
Fully support strong national defense: Strongly Favors topic 15
Supports policy of pre-emptive military strikes: Strongly Favors topic 15
Retain our veterans with military retirement tax relief: Favors topic 15
Working to bring Space Command to the Heartland: Strongly Favors topic 15
Stressed the need for a strong national defense: Strongly Favors topic 15
Strongly Opposes topic 16:
Make voter registration easier
(-5 points on Social scale)
No holiday for voting; no instant runoff voting: Strongly Opposes topic 16
Require Voter ID to boost belief in the integrity of voting: Strongly Opposes topic 16
Strongly Opposes topic 17:
Stay out of foreign wars
(-5 points on Social scale)
Need to keep putting pressure on Chinese Communist Party: Strongly Opposes topic 17
Better to fight terrorists in Iraq: Strongly Opposes topic 17
Opposes topic 18:
Prioritize green energy
(+2 points on Economic scale)
Pursue the use of ethanol and bio-diesel fuels: Favors topic 18
Explore for oil in the Alaska National Wildlife Reserve: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Don't reduce the ethanol Renewable Fuels Standard: Strongly Favors topic 18
Pipeline accidents are terrible but we can't take zero risk: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Strongly Favors topic 19:
Marijuana is a gateway drug
(-5 points on Social scale)
More border security and stricter sentencing for drugs: Strongly Favors topic 19
If you legalize marijuana, you're gonna kill your kids: Strongly Favors topic 19
Rated F by NORML: no medical marijuana: Strongly Favors topic 19
Strongly Opposes topic 20:
Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(+5 points on Economic scale)
First priority is to reduce government spending: Opposes topic 20
Delivered historic tax relief by controlling spending: Strongly Opposes topic 20
Developing Youth Talent: connect 7,000 Nebraskans: Favors topic 20
We've been cutting red tape to keep Nebraskans working: Strongly Opposes topic 20
$56M of vetoes sustained, to cut budget: Strongly Opposes topic 20
Vetoed expanding food-assistance benefits: Strongly Opposes topic 20
Vetoed expanding energy assistance qualifications: Strongly Opposes topic 20

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