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JD Vance
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JD Vance

JD Vance

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Presidential · OH · Since 2023
Party AlignmentStrong Party Line
95%aligned with Republican positions

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Breaks from Republican Line

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

Housing & Affordability
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Issues & Stances

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

Healthcare & Medicare
Est.Leans Against

Critical of healthcare expansion proposals, citing concerns about cost, quality, and government overreach.

Champions robust national defense, support for troops and veterans, and maintaining global deterrence.

Climate & Environment
Est.Strongly Against

Skeptical of government-mandated emissions standards and opposes policies that could raise energy prices.

Critical of policies perceived as being soft on crime or reducing penalties for offenders.

Advocates for streamlining permitting processes and using public-private partnerships for infrastructure projects.

Economy & Jobs
Est.Strongly For

Supports policies to strengthen American manufacturing, reduce trade deficits, and promote energy independence.

Critical of one-size-fits-all education policies and supports alternatives to traditional public schooling.

Advocates for securing the southern border, ending catch-and-release, and enforcing existing immigration laws.

Advocates for protecting American interests abroad, strong diplomacy backed by military readiness.

Gun Policy & 2nd Amendment
Est.Strongly Against

Strongly opposes restrictions on firearm ownership, viewing them as violations of constitutional rights.

Opposes federal housing mandates, preferring local control over zoning and housing policy.

Supports protecting current benefits while open to bipartisan reforms for long-term program stability.

Energy Policy & Oil/Gas
Est.Strongly For

Advocates for an all-of-the-above energy strategy, supporting fossil fuels alongside renewable development.

Takes a balanced approach to technology policy, weighing privacy concerns against economic growth.

Reproductive Rights & Abortion
Est.Strongly Against

Estimated from republican party platform

LGBTQ+ Rights
Est.Against

Estimated from republican party platform

Estimated from republican party platform

Estimated from republican party platform

Taxes & Government Spending
Est.Strongly Against

Estimated from republican party platform

Labor & Unions
Est.Against

Estimated from republican party platform

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Trade & Tariffs
Est.Against

Estimated from republican party platform

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