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Brian Schatz
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Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

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Senate · HI · Since 2012
Party AlignmentStrong Party Line
96%aligned with Democratic positions

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Breaks from Democratic Line

Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Democratic position

Immigration & Border Security
Leans ForUndecided

Committee Memberships

Senate Committee on AppropriationsMember
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationMember

Issues & Stances

Positions based on voting record, public statements, and party platform

Supports major federal investment in infrastructure, particularly for Hawaii's unique transportation and broadband needs.

Supports student debt relief, free community college, and increased investment in public education.

Economy & Jobs
Strongly For

Supports progressive economic policies including raising the minimum wage and investing in green jobs for Hawaii.

Supports a public option for healthcare, expanding Medicaid, and lowering prescription drug costs.

Supports comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citizenship and humane treatment of asylum seekers.

Supports Hawaii's significant military presence and installations while emphasizing diplomatic engagement.

One of the Senate's strongest climate advocates; champions ocean conservation, coral reef protection, and aggressive emissions reductions for island states.

Supports criminal justice reform, police accountability, and addressing disparities in sentencing.

Supports multilateral diplomacy and engagement in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly with Pacific Island nations.

Supports strong data privacy protections, responsible AI regulation, and bridging the digital divide.

Supports protecting and expanding Social Security and Medicare benefits.

Supports universal background checks, assault weapons ban, and comprehensive gun safety measures.

Supports expanding affordable housing to address Hawaii's severe housing affordability crisis.

Supports Hawaii's goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045 and opposes new fossil fuel development.

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LGBTQ+ Rights
Est.Strongly For

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Labor & Unions
Est.Strongly For

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Votes vs. Stances

100%
Walks the talk
3 of 3 votes match stated positions

Election History

2022HI Senate
Won
71.2%420,000 votes
vs.Bob McDermott(R)28.8%