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vs.Will Boyd(D)
vs.Yolanda Flowers(D)

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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)

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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)
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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)

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vs.Darren Bailey(R)

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vs.Cindy Holscher(D)
vs.Jeff Colyer(R)
vs.Ty Masterson(R)
vs.Vicki Schmidt(R)

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vs.Mike Kennealy(R)

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

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vs.Troy Jackson(D)
vs.Hannah Pingree(D)
vs.Robert Charles(R)
vs.Ed Crockett(I)

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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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Randy Feenstra on Abortion
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  • Life begins at conception. (Aug 2020)
  • Voted YES on making abortion illegal at 20 weeks. (Apr 2017)
  • Pro-life, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Randy Feenstra on Budget & Economy
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  • Opposed $1.9 trillion ARPA bill for COVID relief. (Mar 2021)
Randy Feenstra on Civil Rights
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  • Voted against Respect for Marriage Act. (Dec 2022)
  • Keep deadline for ratifying Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2021)
Randy Feenstra on Corporations
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Randy Feenstra on Crime
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  • Helped pass bill to crack down on police violence. (Aug 2020)
  • Keep existing rules for police accountability. (Mar 2021)
Randy Feenstra on Drugs
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  • For HALT Fentanyl Act criminalizing synthetic opioids. (Jul 2025)
Randy Feenstra on Education
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Randy Feenstra on Energy & Oil
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  • Support home-grown biofuels, promote energy independence. (Nov 2025)
  • Prioritize ethanol sales, promote domestic energy production. (Apr 2025)
Randy Feenstra on Environment
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    No issue stance yet recorded by OnTheIssues.org.
Randy Feenstra on Families & Children
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Randy Feenstra on Foreign Policy
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  • Must seriously consider the threat that China represents. (Feb 2024)
Randy Feenstra on Free Trade
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  • For trade deals that will lead to new markets for farmers. (Oct 2020)
  • Anti-tariffs, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Randy Feenstra on Government Reform
Click here for 5 full quotes on Government Reform OR background on Government Reform.
  • Government regulation limits opportunity. (Oct 2020)
  • Oppose expanding voter registration and voter access. (Mar 2021)
  • Don't impeach President Trump for events of Jan. 6. (Jan 2021)
  • No statehood for Washington D.C. (Apr 2021)
  • Don't restrict presidential power; don't help whistleblowers. (Dec 2021)
Randy Feenstra on Gun Control
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  • Anti-gun control, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Voted NO on background checks for private transfers. (Mar 2021)
Randy Feenstra on Health Care
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  • For health care bill that excludes pre-existing conditions. (Apr 2018)
Randy Feenstra on Homeland Security
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  • Would support sending National Guard members to other states. (Oct 2025)
  • Voted against combating Islamophobia. (Dec 2021)
Randy Feenstra on Immigration
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  • Supports immigration reform; opposes family separation. (Oct 2020)
  • Fight sanctuary cities and build the wall. (Aug 2020)
  • Pro-border wall, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Allow immigration bans from non-cooperating countries. (Apr 2021)
Randy Feenstra on Jobs
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  • Keep Right-to-Work laws. (Mar 2021)
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Randy Feenstra on Principles & Values
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  • I want everyone to have the American dream like I did. (Oct 2025)
  • Endorsed Endorsed by Donald Trump/MAGA during presidency. (Nov 2020)
  • Certify 2020 Presidential election as fully & fairly counted. (Jan 2021)
  • Opposed creating Commission to investigate Jan. 6 events. (Jun 2021)
Randy Feenstra on Social Security
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  • Balance the budget to sustain Social Security. (Dec 2020)
Randy Feenstra on Tax Reform
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  • Keep Trump tax cuts and cut taxes in Iowa. (Aug 2020)
  • Anti-taxation, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Randy Feenstra on Technology
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Randy Feenstra on War & Peace
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  • Repeal 2002 Military Force Authorization against Iraq. (Jun 2021)
Randy Feenstra on Welfare & Poverty
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VoteMatch Responses
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Strongly Opposes topic 1:
Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(-5 points on Social scale)
Life begins at conception: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Voted YES on making abortion illegal at 20 weeks: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Pro-life, according to PVS survey: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Strongly Opposes topic 2:
Legally require hiring women & minorities
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Keep deadline for ratifying Equal Rights Amendment: Strongly Opposes topic 2
Voted against combating Islamophobia: Opposes topic 2
Strongly Opposes topic 3:
Support transgender and LGBTQ+ rights
(-5 points on Social scale)
Voted against Respect for Marriage Act: Strongly Opposes topic 3
No opinion on topic 4:
America was founded on Christian values
(0 points on Social scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Opposes topic 5:
Expand ObamaCare
(+5 points on Economic scale)
For health care bill that excludes pre-existing conditions: Strongly Opposes topic 5
Opposes topic 6:
Privatize Social Security
(-3 points on Economic scale)
Balance the budget to sustain Social Security: Opposes topic 6
No opinion on topic 7:
Vouchers for school choice
(0 points on Economic scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Favors topic 8:
Businesses have a right to pollute
(-3 points on Social scale)
Support home-grown biofuels, promote energy independence: Favors topic 8
Favors topic 9:
Stricter punishment reduces crime
(-3 points on Social scale)
Helped pass bill to crack down on police violence: Favors topic 9
Keep existing rules for police accountability: Favors topic 9
Favors topic 10:
Absolute right to gun ownership
(+2 points on Economic scale)
Expand 2nd Amendment rights: Strongly Favors topic 10
Anti-gun control, according to PVS survey: Strongly Favors topic 10
Voted NO on background checks for private transfers: Opposes topic 10
Strongly Opposes topic 11:
Higher taxes on the wealthy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Keep Trump tax cuts and cut taxes in Iowa: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Anti-taxation, according to PVS survey: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Opposes topic 12:
Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(-3 points on Social scale)
Fight sanctuary cities and build the wall: Strongly Opposes topic 12
Supports immigration reform; opposes family separation: Strongly Favors topic 12
Pro-border wall, according to PVS survey: Strongly Opposes topic 12
Allow immigration bans from non-cooperating countries: Opposes topic 12
Strongly Favors topic 13:
Support & expand free trade
(+5 points on Economic scale)
For trade deals that will lead to new markets for farmers: Strongly Favors topic 13
Anti-tariffs, according to PVS survey: Favors topic 13
Strongly Favors topic 14:
Stay away from the UN & Globalism
(+5 points on Economic scale)
I want everyone to have the American dream like I did: Strongly Favors topic 14
Strongly Favors topic 15:
Peace through Strength
(-5 points on Social scale)
Would support sending National Guard members to other states: Strongly Favors topic 15
Opposes topic 16:
Make voter registration easier
(-3 points on Social scale)
Oppose expanding voter registration and voter access: Opposes topic 16
Opposes topic 17:
Stay out of foreign wars
(-3 points on Social scale)
Must seriously consider the threat that China represents: Strongly Opposes topic 17
Repeal 2002 Military Force Authorization against Iraq: Favors topic 17
Strongly Opposes topic 18:
Prioritize green energy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Prioritize ethanol sales, promote domestic energy production: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Strongly Favors topic 19:
Marijuana is a gateway drug
(-5 points on Social scale)
For HALT Fentanyl Act criminalizing synthetic opioids: Strongly Favors topic 19
Strongly Opposes topic 20:
Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Government regulation limits opportunity: Strongly Opposes topic 20
Opposed $1.9 trillion ARPA bill for COVID relief: Strongly Opposes topic 20

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