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Gary Peters
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Gary Peters

Gary Peters

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Senate · MI · Since 2015
Party AlignmentStrong Party Line
98%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
Energy Policy & Oil/Gas
Leans AgainstUndecided

Committee Memberships

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsMember
Senate Committee on Armed ServicesMember
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationMember

Issues & Stances

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

Supports middle-class tax relief, protecting Michigan's auto industry, and investing in manufacturing and workforce training.

Supports expanding ACA coverage, lowering drug costs, and protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions.

Supports comprehensive immigration reform with both border security and a pathway to citizenship.

Supports targeted student debt relief and increased investment in career and technical education programs.

As former Navy Reserve officer, supports strong defense; chairs Homeland Security Committee focusing on cybersecurity and border protection.

Supports clean energy investment and Great Lakes restoration; champions Michigan's EV manufacturing transition.

Supports criminal justice reform, police accountability measures, and addressing systemic inequities.

Supports multilateral diplomacy and strengthening alliances; focuses on cybersecurity and homeland security threats.

Supports responsible tech regulation, cybersecurity legislation, and data privacy protections as Homeland Security chair.

Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare; opposes benefit cuts and privatization.

Supports universal background checks and gun safety legislation while respecting Michigan's hunting tradition.

Supported the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; champions investment in Michigan's roads, bridges, and Great Lakes infrastructure.

Supports expanding affordable housing programs and addressing Michigan's housing needs.

Supports Michigan's transition to EV manufacturing and clean energy while accepting natural gas as a bridge fuel.

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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

2020MI Senate
Won
49.9%5,600,000 votes
vs.John James(R)48.2%