Education & Schools
232 candidates with a stated position
Each stance comes from the candidate’s own published statements — never inferred from party — with their original words quoted below it.
More funding for public schools and teacher pay
142 candidates- Amish ShahDemocraticU.S. House Arizona District 1 · Arizona
More funding for public schools and teacher pay
“In Congress, Amish will defend the Department of Education, champion increased funding for public schools, and push for better teacher pay. He is committed to lowering the cost of higher education, ensuring that every student can access quality training without the burden of crushing debt, regardless of their chosen path”
David RedkeyGreenU.S. House Arizona District 3 · ArizonaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“I’ll raise the minimum wage, secure paid family leave, and end worker exploitation. I’ll fully fund public schools, raise teacher pay, and make trade schools and community college tuition-free. I support Medicare-for-All or a strong public option, with caps on costs and no more medical bankruptcy”
Dave MinDemocraticU.S. House California District 47 · CaliforniaWants to fund and support public schools
“I am a native Californian, son of Korean immigrants, husband, father of three children in public schools, and former UC Irvine School of Law Professor running for Congress to protect our Democracy, defend our basic rights, and give everyone a fair shot at the American Dream.”
Derek TranDemocraticU.S. House California District 45 · CaliforniaWants to fund and support public schools
“The father of three young children in public schools and a youth mentor for kids in need, Derek has fought to ensure every child has a quality education by working to raise wages for teachers, investing in community public schools, supporting programs like early childhood education that give students more opportunities to succeed, and providing more vocational education and job training.Healthcare”
Gil CisnerosDemocraticU.S. House California District 31 · CaliforniaWants to fund and support public schools
“Gil is the son of a public school cafeteria worker and a Vietnam veteran.”
- John GaramendiDemocraticU.S. House California District 8 · California
Strong advocate for teachers and public schools
“Education: In the halls of Congress and throughout his career, Congressman Garamendi has been a fierce advocate for students and teachers, believing that America's prosperity depends on a well-educated workforce.”
Josh HarderDemocraticU.S. House California District 9 · CaliforniaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“Work to modernize our schools not only with new technology but also investments in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) and computer science. Fight to increase teacher pay Ensure access to affordable, equitable, high-quality universal pre-kindergarten education. Fight to make college more affordable and accessible”
Mai VangDemocraticU.S. House California District 7 · CaliforniaWants to fund and support public schools
“A former school board member and Sacramento State lecturer, she will protect public schools and cancel student debt.”
Randy VillegasDemocraticU.S. House California District 22 · CaliforniaFought to increase teacher pay and benefits
“On the Visalia School Board I’ve fought and won pay increases for teachers and staff.”
Brittany PettersenDemocraticU.S. House Colorado District 7 · ColoradoWants to fund and support public schools
“2024 2022 2014 Pettersen's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[12] Improving Access to High Quality, Affordable Education Excerpt: "In the next session, I will continue to push for legislation that improves the quality of public schools, reduces class sizes, increases access to high quality early childhood education and provides tuition assistance to low- and middle-income colleg”
Jessica KillinDemocraticU.S. House Colorado District 5 · ColoradoWants to fund and support public schools
“I grew up in a middle-class home as the child of a public school educator on the east side of Colorado Springs, and I got to live my version of the American Dream.”
Melat KirosDemocraticU.S. House Colorado District 1 · ColoradoWants to fund and support public schools
“We need to invest in public schools, pay teachers a living wage, and fully fund early childhood education and pub”
Deva SimmonsNo party listedU.S. House Florida District 18 · FloridaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“We must invest in quality K–12 public education, competitive teacher pay, classroom resources, and the support staff students and educators need to succeed.”
- L.J. HollowayDemocraticU.S. House Florida District 4 · Florida
Wants to fund and support public schools
“As a fourth-generation Floridian who learned the Preamble to the Constitution in Duval County Public Schools, I still believe we can form a more perfect union.”
Maria Elvira SalazarRepublicanU.S. House Florida District 27 · FloridaWants to fund and support public schools
“To ensure their safety, one of my first acts as Congresswoman, I will introduce legislation to create an Early Intervention and Prevention Center (EIPC) in every public school in the country with the task of identifying mental health issues in our students before they become critical and lead to tragic consequences.”
- Michael GistNo party listedU.S. House Florida District 6 · Florida
Wants to fund and support public schools
“Gist, a veteran of the Marine Corps, former public school teacher, and lifelong resident of Volusia County running as an Independent for Congress in Florida’s 6th District.”
- Michaelangelo HamiltonNo party listedU.S. House Florida District 25 · Florida
Wants to fund and support public schools
“He was the product of public schools and Florida Atlantic University, where he just recently graduated wit”
Pia DandiyaDemocraticU.S. House Florida District 22 · FloridaWants to fund and support public schools
“I taught in public schools serving low-income communities.”
Scott SingerRepublicanU.S. House Florida District 25 · FloridaWants to fund and support public schools
“I balanced budgets, built a new public school, attracted Brightline, invested in infrastructure, and backed the blue.”
Amanda HollowellDemocraticU.S. House Georgia District 1 · GeorgiaWants to fund and support public schools
“In Congress, I will fight to fully fund public schools, support teachers, expand universal pre-K, and strengthen apprenticeships and workforce development programs.”
Caitlyn GegenDemocraticU.S. House Georgia District 9 · GeorgiaWants to fund and support public schools
“My parents were public school teachers who taught me the value of investing in my community.”
Ceretta SmithDemocraticU.S. House Georgia District 12 · GeorgiaWants to fund and support public schools
“With only a high school education, she worked in a factory until it closed, then in daycare centers, and eventually retired from the public school system as a custodian.”
Chris HardenDemocraticU.S. House Georgia District 11 · GeorgiaWants to fund and support public schools
“Chris and his family are proud supporters of Georgia’s public schools and believe every child deserves access to a quality education — no matter their ZIP code.”
Lucy McBathDemocraticU.S. House Georgia District 6 · GeorgiaWants to cancel student debt
“I created this 501(c)(3) to honor my son Jordan’s legacy; a foundation which offers educational assistance to support students that might otherwise fall through the cracks.”
Christian MaxwellRepublicanU.S. House Illinois District 1 · IllinoisMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“Includes micro-grants for urban entrepreneurs and workforce training incentives for employers.EducationEmpowering parents with school choice and closing achievement gaps without undermining public schools.The Parent-Led Tutoring Cooperative Grant provides funding for neighborhood tutoring pods, with vouchers prioritizing low-income families.”
Delia RamirezDemocraticU.S. House Illinois District 3 · IllinoisMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“These experiences ignited a fire that propelled her to fight for the rights of all working families struggling to survive, whether it be housing justice, fully funding public schools, women’s reproductive rights, or Medicare for all.”
Jennifer ToddDemocraticU.S. House Illinois District 15 · IllinoisMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“I will fight to fully fund our schools, increase teacher pay, and invest in vocational and technical training programs.”
Juliana StrattonDemocraticU.S. Senate Illinois · IllinoisMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“By investing in early childhood programs like Head Start and Smart Start, increasing funding for public schools, and addressing teacher shortages, Juliana has helped support Illinois families while securing our state’s future.”
Melissa BeanDemocraticU.S. House Illinois District 8 · IllinoisMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“Department of Education and the important funding it provides our community schools.• Fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and expand federal support for special education staff, mental health services, and classroom resources• Stand with teachers and public schools by opposing vouchers that drain our schools of tax dollarsYoung American Empowerment PlanToo many young peop...”
Tom HansonRepublicanU.S. House Illinois District 5 · IllinoisMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“Inflation government created and an unnecessary, punitive tax on every American.I have a plan to address our federal spending crisis, which causes families to lose their hard-earned wages and deprives our state and local governments of the funds we need to provide needed services such as schools, roads and bridges.”
Cynthia WirthDemocraticU.S. House Indiana District 6 · IndianaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“That’s why Cinde is committed to supporting high-quality public schools and expanding access to higher education.Fund and Expand Public EducationLike many Americans, Cinde values quality public education because it is an important part of her own story: Cinde attended neighborhood public schools through high school, and her children were both educated in Indiana public schools.”
Mary AllenDemocraticU.S. House Indiana District 8 · IndianaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“This isn't about "returning power to states." It's about abandoning the kids who need help most to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.I will fight for:federal funding for public schoolsa living wage for teachersImmigrationLet’s be clear on one thing: a broken immigration system helps no one.”
Ashley HinsonRepublicanU.S. Senate Iowa · IowaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“A firm believer in common sense leadership, she has worked across the aisle to help fund school infrastructure while providing direct property tax relief to Iowans.”
Sarah Trone GarriottDemocraticU.S. House Iowa District 3 · IowaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“I’ll push to raise teacher pay, expand early childhood education, and make community college and trade programs available to all.”
Adam HamiltonDemocraticU.S. Senate Kansas · KansasMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“We’ve given away thousands of beds to children who didn’t have one, funded a mobile dental clinic that treats 2,700 kids a year at their schools, and invested millions of dollars in the lowest-income elementary schools in the area.”
Jamie DavisDemocraticU.S. Senate Louisiana · LouisianaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“care without financial ruin.Jamie Davis supports strong public schools, competitive teacher pay, and affordable access to college, vocational training, and technical careers that prepare Louisianans for modern jobs. He”
Matthew DunlapDemocraticU.S. House Maine District 2 · MaineMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“Campaign ads Washington Funds Billionaire Tax Breaks, Not Our Schools - Matthew Dunlap campaign ad, released September 1, 2026 Paul LePage Knows Tariffs Will Hurt.”
Adrian BoafoDemocraticU.S. House Maryland District 5 · MarylandMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“ributions to state and local political candidates.EducationI’m fighting to ensure that families in Maryland’s Fifth have access to high quality education and childcare. With the Trump Administration attempting to close the Department of Education, Congress must act with urgency to help reverse the dangerous actions of this administration, to ensure that students of all ages, and across all walk...”
John DeatonRepublicanU.S. Senate Massachusetts · MassachusettsMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“up prices.BETTER SCHOOLS, REAL OPPORTUNITYA great education opens doors and strengthens our economy. I’ll expand school choice and vocational training so every child has access to affordable, practical paths to success right here in Massachusetts.AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARENo one should go broke to stay healthy. I’ll work to lower prescription drug costs, increase price transparency, and...”
Christina HinesDemocraticU.S. House Michigan District 10 · MichiganMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“e starts with improving education and making sure teachers and students have the resources they need to succeed in and out of the classroom. In K-12 and beyond, we must also invest in career and technical education to expand pathways for young people, so our children and grandchildren can stay, work, and build their lives and families right here in our community.We must also prioritize physical...”
Donavan McKinneyDemocraticU.S. House Michigan District 13 · MichiganMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“cial investments our community needs for housing, education, clean air & water, fair paying jobs and healthcare. While billionaires have rigged the system to create massive income equality in Michigan and nationwide, everyone deserves money in their pocket through a universal basic income. Don’t let anyone tell you we can’t fund our people’s most basic needs while the Elon Musks of America have...”
Hillary ScholtenDemocraticU.S. House Michigan District 3 · MichiganMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“ily and medical leave. Education The difference a strong school and a good teacher can make has always been clear to me. Growing up, my mom was a special education teacher in Grand Rapids Public Schools. I saw the way her work impacted her students, many of whom came from less fortunate homes. And after working my way through college and law school, my own education opened up opportunities for ...”
- Jeremy MossDemocraticU.S. House Michigan District 11 · Michigan
More funding for public schools and teacher pay
“e industry lobbyists who are blocking progress. I strongly support a robust public option as a pathway to universal coverage. This ensures no one goes uninsured while preserving the freedom for those who want to keep their plan negotiated with their employer or union. A public option will drive down costs, expand access, and hold insurers accountable, while building toward a system where everyo...”
Sean McCannDemocraticU.S. House Michigan District 4 · MichiganMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“of public schools and the son of a public school teacher. My wife and I are proud public school parents.I believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, which is why I strongly support public education and funding our public schools. In the Michigan Legislature, I helped increase funding to hire more public-school teachers, social workers, and therapists; expand acc...”
William LawrenceDemocraticU.S. House Michigan District 7 · MichiganMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“pulation is an empowered public. We need to stand strong for the principle of public education at every level.In our K-12 schools, we need to take a firm stand for the value of literacy, against encroachment by the AI corporations who are eroding our ability to read, write, and think for ourselves.In higher education, we need to not only support 4-year universities, but community colleges and t...”
Ilhan OmarDemocraticU.S. House Minnesota District 5 · MinnesotaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“lic colleges and universities. Minnesota's higher education funding has decreased 26 percent since 2008. This is unacceptable in a world where it is becoming increasingly difficult to support yourself without a college degree. Along with this increased funding, the state needs to start holding administrations accountable for investments that will directly improve the academic experience. When i...”
Jake JohnsonDemocraticU.S. House Minnesota District 1 · MinnesotaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“oreign purchases of American farmland. I'm a math teacher and I believe the budget is an existential crisis, so I support a balanced budget amendment. The first item in my Taxpayer Protection Pledge is to get our fraud money back and to require prison time for everyone (including government officials) who broke the law related”
Kelly MorrisonDemocraticU.S. House Minnesota District 3 · MinnesotaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“Every Minnesotan deserves access to an excellent education. As a physician, Kelly understands that the majority of brain development occurs before age 3, so she knows how important it is for kids to get off to a strong, healthy start. Kelly believes we need to prioritize education funding so that all students can get a world-class education, and during her time in the Minnesota legislature, she...”
Carl BoyantonIndependentU.S. House Mississippi District 4 · MississippiMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“they live under? Institutions such as insurance, education, labor, EPA, Medicare, Medicaid, and welfare would be better served at the state level. I would support defunding the Department of education on day one. There are also over 70,000 empty unused offices and buildings that we should divest ourselves from. Saving bi”
Bethany MannDemocraticU.S. House Missouri District 3 · MissouriMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“bsiteMann's campaign website stated the following:EducationChild CareWe will expand funding for child care in low-income areas to ensure that every family has access to quality child care.Increase quality child careBy expanding tax credits to childcare workers and institutions we will be able to increase staffing and subsidize training for childcare workers. Universal Pre-K Parents overwhelmi...”
Jordan HerreraDemocraticU.S. House Missouri District 4 · MissouriMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“ld be able to afford housing, healthcare, quality education, and food security while working one job. Strong and Smart MilitaryI support our nation’s military and our veterans. I will never leave them behind. I took an Oath to our Constitution, but I also made a pact with my team while serving. Similarly, I cannot break that pact either. However, we cannot waste taxpayer dollars.Freedom and Pri...”
Wesley BellDemocraticU.S. House Missouri District 1 · MissouriMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“able for every family in St. Louis. Making Higher Education Affordable.Everyone who works hard should have access to an education without being saddled with a lifetime of debt. The rising cost of college and vocational training is putting opportunity out of reach for too many families, and the Trump administration is making it worse. Wesley supports expanding access to affordable higher educati...”
Aaron FlintRepublicanU.S. House Montana District 1 · MontanaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“backed mortgages for first responders and school teachers to buy a home in the community they serve.Invest in programs that lead to good-paying jobs like the trades, logging, and manufacturing.Make permanent the recent working families tax breaks like no tax on tips, overtime, and Social Security.Unleash American energy for abundant and affordable energy to power our homes and businesses.JobsIf...”
Seth BodnarIndependentU.S. Senate Montana · MontanaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“olitical party. I was raised by two public school teachers who inspired me to make service the foundation of my life, and that same commitment drives everything I do. I have no party bosses to answer to and no special interests to protect—my only allegiance is to the people of Montana.For too long, Washington has been captured by a corrupt insider class that trades power back and forth while wo...”
Pete RickettsRepublicanU.S. Senate Nebraska · NebraskaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“cement bill in memory. The legislation invests in education, hiring bonuses, and retirement packages for Nebraska law enforcement. Pete also led efforts to invest $47.7 million in expanding the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center in Grand Island. He also delivered a $16.9 million investment to upgrade the State Patrol Crime Lab.In the Senate, Pete voted to provide law enforcement with more...”
- Robin RichardsNo party listedU.S. Senate Nebraska · Nebraska
More funding for public schools and teacher pay
“m. We must shift the responsibility of paying for education to every citizen of Nebraska, not just homeowners.Across the country, states are using Creative District Programs to drive their economy forward by intentionally funding arts and creativity through grants in designated geographic areas. Studies show that the key benefits to working creativity into your community are”
Carrie BuckRepublicanU.S. House Nevada District 1 · NevadaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“I have dedicated my life to transforming failing charter schools into shining examples of educational success. I believe firmly in exanded funding of Opportunity Scholarships which would allow more underprivileged families to send their children to schools that are the best fit for them”
Susie LeeDemocraticU.S. House Nevada District 3 · NevadaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“ructure, and technology investments to Nevada. · Education: I have spent the better part of 20 years working with Nevada students, teachers, administrators, and community partners to improve educational outcomes for vulnerable students as the leader of nonprofits like After-School All-Stars and Communities in Schools. I know firsthand how important a good education is to achieving the American...”
Adam HamawyDemocraticU.S. House New Jersey District 12 · New JerseyMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“te.That’s why I believe every American deserves a strong public education, not just those who live in certain zip codes. Well-funded K-12 schools, affordable college and vocational schools, and job training should be within reach for all of us and our neighbors. But after decades of attacks and neglect, we’re in a crisis moment for public education. Trump has gutted the Education Department and...”
Aristotle EliopoulosIndependentU.S. House New Jersey District 8 · New JerseyMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“I believe we must strengthen special education funding, improve access to therapies and support services, ensure schools meet their legal obligations, and give families a stronger voice in their children’s education”
Donald NorcrossDemocraticU.S. House New Jersey District 1 · New JerseyMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“That’s why I supported public employee pension and benefit reforms to reduce local expenses, and why I fought to properly fund the senior property tax freeze program. We were also successful in boosting aid for schools this year”
Justin MurphyRepublicanU.S. Senate New Jersey · New JerseyMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“I advocate the complete abolition of the Federal Department of Education, and that their annual budget of approximately 100-billion dollars be equally divided among each individual local school board for public education funding and school voucher programs”
Andre EastonNo party listedU.S. House New York District 15 · New YorkMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“The Bronx deserves lower rent, higher wages, clean air, free healthcare, fully funded schools, and a future that belongs to us — not the billionaires, not the landlords, but the workers who make society run”
Cait ConleyNo party listedU.S. House New York District 17 · New YorkMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“ampaign website stated the following:Investing in EducationCait believes everyone in the Hudson Valley should have the same shot at the American Dream that she had. But for too many, that dream is fading away. For the first time in modern American history, the economic prospects of young Americans are worse than those of their parents. In Congress, Cait will prepare our kids for the future by:...”
- Josh RileyDemocraticU.S. House New York District 19 · New York
More funding for public schools and teacher pay
“ting Taxes for the Middle ClassThe Middle Class needs a tax cut; billionaires and big corporations don’t. Josh believes it is unacceptable that hedge fund managers pay lower tax rates than janitors, and he believes the tax code should be reformed to be simpler, fairer, and less of a burden for working families. Josh supports policies that:Cut taxes for the Middle Class so working families keep”
Michael LawlerRepublicanU.S. House New York District 17 · New YorkMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“d illegal immigrants are now ineligibleChampioned and helped deliver passage of the Social Security Fairness Act – increasing retirement benefits for teachers, police officers, firefighters, and other public servants who were being shortchanged by an outdated federal rule. This was the biggest expansion of Social Security benefits in decadesEliminated the tax on Social Security benefits for 88%”
Cyril JeffersonDemocraticU.S. House North Carolina District 6 · North CarolinaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“This gives the House a powerful role in shaping how taxpayer dollars are used, from funding schools and roads to supporting national defense”
Lakesha WomackDemocraticU.S. House North Carolina District 14 · North CarolinaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“She supports fully funding public schools, closing funding gaps between districts, and ensuring students, regardless of their zip code, have access to fairly compensated teachers, modern facilities, and supportive learning environments”
Raymond Smith Jr.DemocraticU.S. House North Carolina District 3 · North CarolinaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“In the General Assembly, Raymond led efforts to expand access to rural healthcare, fund public education, and improve our infrastructure. In Washington, D.C., he’ll continue to be a strong, bipartisan voice for people like us.Quality, Affordable HealthcareLower Costs for Working FamiliesStrong Public Schools & Teacher PayStanding Up for Seniors & Veterans— Raymond Smith Jr”
Roy CooperDemocraticU.S. Senate North Carolina · North CarolinaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“From his first day in office, Roy has fought for better teacher pay and funding for our classrooms”
Valerie FousheeDemocraticU.S. House North Carolina District 4 · North CarolinaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“While House Republicans have refused to vote on these measures, these bills are sensible reforms that will dramatically improve the safety of our schools, places of worship, and communities as a whole.Valerie supports local gun buy-back programs, bans on high-capacity magazines, increased funding for mental health services, communit”
Brian ShaverDemocraticU.S. House Ohio District 5 · OhioSupports raising teacher pay and investing in academic standards
“To make the system fairer, I think the wealthiest Americans should pay the same tax rate as everyone else, without loopholes that let income be hidden.”
David TaylorRepublicanU.S. House Ohio District 2 · OhioMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“I’ll end the madness by defunding and dismantling the failed experiment called the Department of Education, restoring parental rights, and expanding school choice”
Jerrad ChristianDemocraticU.S. House Ohio District 12 · OhioSupports raising teacher pay and investing in academic standards
“Billionaires should not have a louder voice than a teacher, a mechanic, a nurse or a janitor.”
John CroisantDemocraticU.S. House Oklahoma District 1 · OklahomaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“I will achieve this by bringing federal dollars to local school districts to improve outcomes and giving local districts control over how to use funds to best support their students”
Janelle BynumDemocraticU.S. House Oregon District 5 · OregonSupports raising teacher pay and investing in academic standards
“That’s why in the state legislature, I worked on efforts to lower the cost of housing, protect tenants, and ensure low-income earners could pay their utility bills.”
Suzanne BonamiciDemocraticU.S. House Oregon District 1 · OregonMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“or our Children and Prepare Them for the Jobs of Tomorrow: My youngest child was born the year Oregon’s Measure 5 passed, drastically reducing school funding. As my two children entered public schools, I became an active volunteer and saw the consequences that budget cuts have on our children. Conversely, I also saw the value of small class sizes”
Bob BrooksDemocraticU.S. House Pennsylvania District 7 · PennsylvaniaSupports raising teacher pay and investing in academic standards
“We need to take money out of politics, end stock trading in Congress, enforce term limits, and make the wealthy pay their fair share.”
Mike CroleyDemocraticU.S. House Tennessee District 6 · TennesseeSupports raising teacher pay and investing in academic standards
“I stepped up because I couldn’t sit back any longer while working families, teachers, and veterans got left behind.My campaign is grounded in common sense and service: protect our environment, legalize marijuana, pay teachers what they’re worth, and stop selling out rural Tennesseans for short-term profit.”
Bobby PulidoDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 15 · TexasMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“e the heart of our economy is driven by small local businesses, working families and entrepreneurs.I think it’s about time we reward their hard work, invest in skills and apprenticeships, and support the creation of higher-wage jobs that keep our talent right here at home building the South Texas economy.AgricultureAmerica’s strength starts with the land and the people who work it.”
Chelsey HockettDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 5 · TexasMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“ponsibility from politicians who have never struggled a day in their lives. I believe in reproductive freedom, immigrant rights, strong unions, fully funded public schools, and a government that actually works for the people who live here. I am running because the future of this state belongs to the people, not the pow”
- Christian MenefeeDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 18 · Texas
Supports raising teacher pay and investing in academic standards
“Teachers are underpaid, buildings are crumbling, and the cost of college keeps rising, pushing too many students into lifelong debt.”
Danny MintonDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 6 · TexasMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“in medical innovation. We should also lead the world in making sure people can actually use it.BUILT TO . . . PROTECT PUBLIC EDUCATIONBuilt for kids, teachers, and communities, not West Texas Billionaires trying to cash in on our classrooms.Our tax-paying families deserve strong public schools that prepare our kids to compete, and win, in a global economy.”
- Greg CasarDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 37 · Texas
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“taustinmoving.com/[7][8] ” 2014 Casar's 2014 campaign website highlighted the following issues: “ Focus on education first: The research is clear: investing in Pre-K, summer school, and afterschool programs enriches our kids and saves money in the long run. It’s time for our City to focus on our kids first. Create public spaces we’re proud of: V”
Jessica SteinmannRepublicanU.S. House Texas District 8 · TexasMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“ach, and protect the Texas way of life from those who want to tear it down. I’ve pushed back against the Biden Administration’s woke policies and led investigations into higher education’s DEI practices. I’ve defended the religious-liberty rights of our military, representing 36 members of the United States Air Force in their lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates.”
Lizzie Pannill FletcherDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 7 · TexasMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“d community, better jobs, and a strong economy. All children—no matter where they live—deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. We must invest in public education and work to ensure its success. Teachers need to be able to teach. We need programs designed to close the achievement gap. We need to end the school-to-prison pipeline.”
Marquette Greene-ScottDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 22 · TexasMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“faith. My journey taught me firsthand the sacrifices people make to seek opportunities for their families’ well-being. As I settled into my role as a teacher in Texas, I encountered students who had arrived in this country at a young age. For them, America is home, the only place they’ve ever known. It’s crucial that we provide them with a pathway to citizenship and acknowledge their significant”
- Pat FallonRepublicanU.S. House Texas District 4 · Texas
More funding for public schools and teacher pay
““ Education: I am a strong advocate for more choice afforded to parents when it comes to public schools, accountability for teachers, and merit pay for our best teachers. I believe in fewer education mandates from Austin and more local control for individual school districts to educate their stu”
Shaun FinnieDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 2 · TexasMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“f young people in The Woodlands and elsewhere. Shaun served on the Board of Trustees of The John Cooper School for several years. He also founded an investment club for high school students. For seven years, Shaun taught young Texans the importance of understanding and managing their personal finances, how to live within their”
Thurman Bill BartieDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 14 · TexasMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“al economies, and I will fight for policies that open doors for Southeast Texas families.EducationEducation is the backbone of opportunity. I support investment in teachers, modernized classrooms, and clear pathways to success for every child. A strong public education system builds the next generation of leaders.Mental Health, Public Safety, and HomelessnessI support law enforcement, and I”
Vicente Gonzalez Jr.DemocraticU.S. House Texas District 34 · TexasMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“aningfully to their communities.Vicente Gonzalez believes every student deserves access to a quality education, regardless of background or zip code. Investing in education means investing in opportunity.Supporting educators, improving resources, and creating pathways for student success are essential parts of building a stronger education system.”
Ben McAdamsDemocraticU.S. House Utah District 1 · UtahMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“. In Congress, I stood alone among Utah’s delegation in voting for the Great American Outdoors Act — landmark bipartisan legislation that permanently funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund and invests billions to repair and maintain our national parks and public lands — ensuring they remain accessible, protected, and preserved for generations to come.”
Riley OwenRepublicanU.S. House Utah District 1 · UtahMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“ld we expose them to dangerous cyberways any earlier? Let’s let kids be kids.Remove smartphones from K-12 schools: Educating our kids is the greatest investment we make. Our schools are too important to be distracted, degraded, and (if we do nothing) destroyed by smartphones. Let’s help students study, not scroll.— Riley Owen's”
Arthur PurvesRepublicanU.S. House Virginia District 11 · VirginiaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“for those rare cases but encourage marriage. Ninety percent of abortions are performed on healthy mothers with healthy babies. Calling abortion the "Fundamental Right to Reproductive Freedom" is Orwellian. Abortion cancels reproduction. Call legal abortion what it is: "Permission to take a life."Public schools perpetuate poverty.”
Beth MacyDemocraticU.S. House Virginia District 6 · VirginiaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“that’s just the guy with $1 billion. Do you think a billionaire is paying 20,000 times as much income tax as you are? Chances are, he’s found ways to invest in shell companies, offshore accounts, trusts, and complex financial transactions to avoid paying anything at all. Big Tech ruined our fact-based media ecosystem because our leaders failed to regulate the billionaires, causing rampant”
Dave BeckwithRepublicanU.S. House Virginia District 10 · VirginiaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“y, Dave supports an all-of-the-above strategy that gets government out of the way of innovation, ends market-distorting subsidies, and makes a bold reinvestment in nuclear power as a clean, proven, job-creating energy source for Virginia's future.On regulation, education, and healthcare, Dave's approach is the same: less government interference and more power in the hands of families.”
Don BeyerDemocraticU.S. House Virginia District 8 · VirginiaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“ould extend health care tax credits that make health coverage more affordable and fought legislation that will drive up electricity prices by killing investment in clean energy projects.I have focused on policy to ensure our economy works for all Americans. I have authored legislation and chaired hearings on expanding universal paid leave, shrinking the gender wage gap and the racial wage gap,”
Edwin RiveraRepublicanU.S. House Virginia District 3 · VirginiaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“Education ReformHBCU Education Career & Tech.Public/private college pathways from local high schools.Raise teacher pay.Renovate/rebuild failing schools.HBCU making sure they have funds, satellite locations, certifications/degrees between vocational and college degree”
Eugene VindmanDemocraticU.S. House Virginia District 7 · VirginiaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“is a former prosecutor and a strong supporter of law enforcement. He is committed to ensuring law enforcement officers and first responders have the funding, training, and tools they need to keep our communities safe. He is working to ensure every local police department is fully funded — having delivered more than $2.75 million in federal funding to law enforcement agencies this year — and has”
James WalkinshawDemocraticU.S. House Virginia District 11 · VirginiaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“f Northern Virginia public schools and knows that strong public education is the foundation of a thriving community and economy. Despite chronic underfunding from Richmond, he has fought to increase local investments in Fairfax County Public Schools—securing over $587 million in new funding, supporting teacher pay raises, bonuses, and the renovation and modernization of our school buildings. Fai”
Carmela ConroyDemocraticU.S. House Washington District 5 · WashingtonMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“mela will negotiate to address costs across our district, including universal access to health care, building out rural broadband, and keeping public funds in public schools.For the first time in American history, the U.S. Supreme Court withdrew its recognition of a Constitutional right to privacy by overturning Roe vs.”
- Belinda Fox-SpencerConstitutionU.S. House West Virginia District 1 · West Virginia
More funding for public schools and teacher pay
““ EDUCATION Investing in our children is paving a path for our future. Sadly, more than half of West Virginia's children live in homes with low-income. This poverty is the stumbling block to our success, as it diminishes the quality of education our children receive. If we do not address this problem, we cannot revamp the educational system.”
Edie HootonDemocraticUniversity of Colorado Board of Regents District 2 · ColoradoWants to cancel student debt
“Hooton is running for CU Regent to protect academic freedom against federal interference, improve graduation rates for first-generation students, and make tuition more affordable.”
Karla EsserDemocraticColorado State Board of Education District 7 · ColoradoWants to fund and support public schools
“I have spent about equal time teaching in the German public schools and in the Colorado public schools.”
- Lisa EscárcegaDemocraticColorado State Board of Education District 1 · Colorado
Wants to fund and support public schools
“By not adequately funding our PK-12 schools, the narrative of 'failing public schools' gives the cover and support to the need for alternative, choice programs.”
Phil WeiserDemocraticGovernor of Colorado · ColoradoWants to fund and support public schools
“In fact, a majority of Colorado’s public school systems run on 4-day weeks.”
Susan BysiewiczDemocraticLieutenant Governor of Connecticut · ConnecticutMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“terans, so these brave servicemen and women can build a life in Connecticut and support their families. Invest in Infrastructure We must increase our investment in the state’s infrastructure. This includes “bricks and mortar” projects, such as roads, bridges, dams, rail, and schools, as well as expanding high speed internet into every community in Connecticut.”
Kathy JenningsDemocraticAttorney General of Delaware · DelawareWants to fund and support public schools
“Our actions against the federal government have protected our public schools, killed the tariffs, saved birthright citizenship, and rescued a domestic violence survivor from ICE custody.”
Erik MorrisNo party listedGovernor of Florida · FloridaWants to fund and support public schools
“Reduces tax burdens on homeowners, both existing & first-time buyers Extends homestead exemption to a 1st investment property Opens the pathway for Floridians to invest & grow their net worth in-state for future generations +$50,000 increase in tax relief for Florida resident homeowners +$100,000 homestead bonus for first‑time buyers Lost taxable income offset by a 2% annual surcharge on indi”
Gwen GrahamDemocraticLieutenant Governor of Florida · FloridaWants to fund and support public schools
“As a mother, Gwen raised three children who attended Florida’s public schools, volunteering countless hours in their classrooms.”
Lydia PowellDemocraticGeorgia State Superintendent of Schools · GeorgiaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“School Choice & Vouchers (SB 233) which can potentially defund public schools, and budget crisis which impacts funding and resources to local school districts.”
- Scott BedkeRepublicanLieutenant Governor of Idaho · Idaho
More funding for public schools and teacher pay
“During my time as Speaker, we have dramatically increased funding for our public schools by over 60 percent.”
Terri PickensDemocraticGovernor of Idaho · IdahoMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“When we prioritize fully funded public schools, affordable colleges, and workforce training, we prepare Idahoans to fill good-paying jobs and strengthen our communities from the ground up.”
Christian MitchellDemocraticLieutenant Governor of Illinois · IllinoisMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“2014 Mitchell's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[17] Pension Reform Education Excerpt: "Christian is fighting to reform the way we fund our schools, so that all children get their fair share of resources.”
Coumba KebeDemocraticIndiana Treasurer · IndianaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“Every Hoosier should be able to age with dignity, stability, and confidence in the services they depend on.Public Education & Property Taxes-Restoring strong, reliable funding for Hamilton County schools and local communities is essential to supporting students and educators.”
Jessica BaileyDemocraticIndiana Comptroller of State · IndianaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“Jessica will turn it into a tool Hoosiers actually use — easier to search, in plain language, and kept current — so you can see how our tax money is being spent.Experience You Can Count On ★ The Comptroller pays more than 33,000 state workers, pays the state's bills, and funds every county, city, town, and school.”
Jennifer DayDemocraticKansas Secretary of State · KansasWants to fund and support public schools
“Focused around issues like protecting public schools, election integrity, equality, and access to affordable healthcare, I do my best to act as a steadfast public servant.”
Wes MooreDemocraticGovernor of Maryland · MarylandMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“inistration has delivered record funding for K–12 education, including a historic $10.2 billion proposed investment for the 2027 Fiscal Year. His agenda increases per-pupil funding to $11,811, provides $480.5 million for school construction, and launches new academic support programs. Governor Moore has also signed the Maryland”
Wissam CharafeddineGreenMichigan State Board of Education · MichiganMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“An annual public Ed-Tech Transparency Report.Schools That Know Your Family Fully Funding Culturally Competent Family Engagement Anchored in real Michigan history: The MDE released MiFamily: Michigan's Family Engagement Framework, aligned to the Top 10 in 10 Strategic Plan — a strong document that is completely voluntary and unfunded.”
Quentin WilsonDemocraticMissouri State Auditor · MissouriMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“7th in Infrastructure 31st in Education 47th in Teacher PayThat is the real state of our state. And those numbers are not abstract. They show up in people’s lives and in their wallets every single day.When we rank 43rd in healthcare, it means families putting off needed surgery or stretching prescriptions because they can’t afford the co-pays. It means a parent driving past a closed rural hos...”
- Scott FitzpatrickRepublicanMissouri State Auditor · Missouri
More funding for public schools and teacher pay
“and I am proud to be the son of a lifelong schoolteacher. Many of our schools do a great job educating our children and preparing them for their next phase of life, but unfortunately, not all Missouri schools are delivering acceptable results. In 2008 the legislature passed a law to allow the Auditor to audit school districts. In the 14 years since that law took effect, only 19 audits have been...”
Bob KristNo party listedNebraska Secretary of State · NebraskaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“This is why Lynne introduced LB998, which would have used private donations to fund behavioral health services, particularly in rural school districts, across the state”
Elizabeth TegtmeierNonpartisanNebraska State Board of Education District 7 · NebraskaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“What strategies or plans would you advance to ensure the schools are properly funded? School funding has become a primary issue in the western end of Nebraska where our schools are primarily funded by local property taxes”
Michael MacDougallDemocraticNevada Controller · NevadaMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“Every dollar recovered this way is a dollar back into our state funding infrastructure, schools, healthcare, and community necessities”
Jean AngladeIndependentGovernor of New York · New YorkMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“My priorities include improving workers’ rights, education, police accountability, small business funding, and affordable housing. I will also focus on auto insurance reform, gas price reduction, boosting the minimum wage, cutting mortgage, city, and state taxes, funding Catholic schools and churches, increasing school funding, and lowering food costs. Additionally, I will work on mental health...”
Amy ActonDemocraticGovernor of Ohio · OhioMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“Ohio invented public schools! But decades of privatization schemes and special interest giveaways have led to worse outcomes for our kids. As Governor, I will put working families first by restoring public school funding to a constitutional level and implement the bipartisan Fair School Funding Plan”
Andrea NeutzlingIndependentLieutenant Governor of Ohio · OhioMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? I firmly believe that money earmarked for Public schools should stay for public schools. And that state public education funds should be split evenly for the 667 public school districts in Ohio”
- Jay EdwardsRepublicanOhio Treasurer · Ohio
More funding for public schools and teacher pay
“Jay supports more funding for job training, including vocational schools and the skilled trades”
Pat ManleyIndependentLieutenant Governor of Ohio · OhioMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“Ultimately I would like to shut down the Department of Education and end federal funding of schools, which will require lowering federal taxes by an amount equal to the percentage of income taxes now budgeted for education by Congress”
Allison BushDemocraticTexas State Board of Education District 5 · TexasMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“success. Allison has served as Executive Director of the Pflugerville Education Foundation and Bastrop Education Foundation, where she led strategic fundraising initiatives, coordinated community volunteers, and secured critical resources for public schools. She has served as President of a statewide education association and currently advises multiple public school education foundations on board”
Amy TaylorDemocraticTexas State Board of Education District 14 · TexasMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“SBOE:● real experts making decisions, not the Heritage Foundation ● rigorous, differentiated and non-religious textbooks and materials● public school funding for public school students● high quality teachers ● a reevaluation of End of Course exams for graduation— Amy Taylor's campaign website (January 16, 2026)Note: This te”
Michelle PalmerDemocraticTexas State Board of Education District 6 · TexasMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“at areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I have been advocating for public education issues for over a decade. Between finance, teacher pay, and curriculum issues, it has been almost a full time job in the state of Texas. What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and”
Nate SheetsRepublicanTexas Commissioner of Agriculture · TexasMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“s will take on agroterrorism by hostile nations like China, working to pass strong state laws with the Texas Legislature to ensure that Texas has the investigatory and prosecution powers needed to identify and punish these terrorists.Nate will ensure that Texas’s Department of Agriculture is working closely with the Trump Administration to eliminate this threat and to protect our farmers and”
Shehla FaiziGreenTexas Comptroller of Public Accounts · TexasMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“Repeal anti-BDS lawsFAIRNESS: Unbiased school vouchers & state contractsFREEDOM: Texas Sheriffs for Texans—not ICETEXAS FIRST!The state of Texas has invested at least $140 million in Israel bonds, money that should have been invested here at home.As Comptroller Shehla would: Seek legal opinions and political support for the comptroller’s office to put Texas first, and divest from all foreign”
Thomas GarciaDemocraticTexas State Board of Education District 2 · TexasMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“am against the state-developed Bluebonnet Learning curriculum. I am against using the STAAR to grade public schools’ accountability scores.I support funding increases to Texas public schools, especially for school safety and literacy initiatives. I support pay increases for school workers. I support enhancing and expanding family engagement programs.”
- Tiffany ClarkDemocraticTexas State Board of Education District 13 · Texas
More funding for public schools and teacher pay
“st increase fund balance (savings account) and lower property taxes when it is financially prudent. With increased accountability, we must also RAISE TEACHER PAY so that our most important employees know that they are valued and respected. Achievements Everyone knows that DeSoto is the athletic capital of the”
Tiffany PerkinzDemocraticTexas State Board of Education District 7 · TexasMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“hoice” vouchers as a way to give families more options. What they are not being honest about is how these programs actually work.Voucher programs are funded by taxpayer dollars that are redirected away from public schools. That means:Public schools lose funding even though they still serve the majority of studentsRural and underfunded districts are hit hardestPrivate schools are not required to”
Amanda JanooDemocraticGovernor of Vermont · VermontMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“too long, we’ve been using the wrong economic playbook. We’ve been told that prosperity comes from attracting more people, more corporations, or more investment from somewhere else. I see it differently.The future of Vermont won’t be built by waiting for prosperity to trickle down. It will be built by investing in the people, businesses, farms, and communities that are already here—creating an”
David CrowleyDemocraticGovernor of Wisconsin · WisconsinMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“ridors, not just corporate subsidies. Because building an economy that works everywhere means making sure small businesses can thrive anywhere.Public Investments That DeliverGovernment should help create jobs—not just be a check cutter. Under Crowley’s leadership, public dollars will multiply opportunity. Investments in housing, health care, and climate resilience pay dividends across Wisconsin,”
JoCasta ZamarripaDemocraticWisconsin Secretary of State · WisconsinMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“and by schools forced into constant referenda. I'll use this office's statewide platform to push for affordable child care, housing relief, and fully funded public schools, and I'll be a careful steward of the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands, which supports our public schools and libraries. I'm also running at a moment when the freedom to vote is under attack and trust in our elections is”
Steve HarshmanRepublicanWyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction · WyomingMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“y Harshman's responses. Who are you? Tell us about yourself. I am a Wyoming native, longtime teacher, coach, and public servant who has spent my life investing in Wyoming kids. Born in Casper and rooted in central Wyoming, I built my career in the classroom, on the field, and in the communities I have proudly served for decades.”
Cynthia CurtinRepublicanOhio Ninth District Court of Appeals · OhioMore funding for public schools and teacher pay
“I have volunteered in the schools and organized fundraisers”
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David PanRepublicanU.S. House California District 46 · CaliforniaSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“Rising crime is endangering our families and neighborhoods. To make our streets safe again, we need to recruit more police and enforce our laws. SCHOOL CHOICE FOR PARENTS Our schools are not always preparing our children to really advance in life. Parents should have the information they need to make decisions about their children’s education, a...”
Eric ChingRepublicanU.S. House California District 31 · CaliforniaSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“As a proud parent of two wonderful daughters who graduated from public schools, I will help schools maintain high standards. I support school choice, and I will empower parents to use their ability to decide which schools are best for their kids. I will oppose any identity-based entrance policies or racially divisive material from being part of ...”
Jeff BelleRepublicanU.S. House California District 52 · CaliforniaSupports school choice and vouchers
“Also support Special Needs Children School Choice, and Title 1.”
Jenny Rae Le RouxRepublicanU.S. House California District 47 · CaliforniaSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“Under Gavin Newsom, we were the last state to reopen schools and the last to lift our school mask mandate. He has opposed school choice and signed Critical Race Theory into law as a high school graduation requirement. California schools were once a primary reason families moved to the state - now, crazy curriculum and an anti-parent culture are ...”
Jimmy GomezDemocraticU.S. House California District 34 · CaliforniaSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“He believes that students should not graduate from school with crushing debt, and that a public college education should be debt free. He will fight the DeVos agenda to take resources out of public education through vouchers, and is committed to protecting funding for community colleges, vocational education, universities, public schools (includ...”
Mitch ClemmonsRepublicanU.S. House California District 41 · CaliforniaSupports school choice and vouchers
“I am a proponent of school choice, as parents should be able to choose to send their students to a school that will provide the best education possible.”
Pete AguilarDemocraticU.S. House California District 33 · CaliforniaSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“Protecting Medicare and Social Security Excerpt: "Medicare is at risk. Some in Congress are pushing to replace it with a voucher program that will force seniors to pay $6,000.00 more in out-of-pocket medical expenses each year. Pete will fight to protect Medicare in Congress, opposing program cuts”
Sam LiccardoDemocraticU.S. House California District 16 · CaliforniaSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“We should expect the same from Congress. Admittedly, some of my proposed measures will require relatively modest federal budgetary offsets, such as expanding vouchers to address homelessness. For that reason, I’ve focused many other proposals on ideas that provide savings to the federal government, such as cutting agricultural subsidies and redu...”
Gabe EvansRepublicanU.S. House Colorado District 8 · ColoradoSupports school choice and vouchers
“As a father, I am a passionate advocate for education reform, school choice, and the home school community.”
Jason CrowDemocraticU.S. House Colorado District 6 · ColoradoSupports school choice and vouchers
“In Congress, I will fight cuts in funding and voucher proposals that will only make this problem worse for Colorado’s families.”
Branden ScrivenerNo party listedU.S. House Florida District 12 · FloridaSupports school choice and vouchers
“Voucher programs take funding from public schools resulting in the closer of some schools, we’re seeing this within our own district.”
Darren SotoDemocraticU.S. House Florida District 9 · FloridaSupports school choice and vouchers
“I also have fought for months to get FEMA lease vouchers approved in the face of major opposition from the Trump administration.”
Kathy CastorDemocraticU.S. House Florida District 14 · FloridaSupports school choice and vouchers
“She is fighting back against the recent Republican efforts to end Medicare as we know it, which would increase costs for beneficiaries and prorate senior healthcare through vouchers." Transportation Excerpt: "Kathy knows the importance of investing in Tampa Bay’s transportation and infrastructure.”
Mike BeltranRepublicanU.S. House Florida District 14 · FloridaSupports school choice and vouchers
“Mike will fight to balance the federal budget, eliminate waste, and put money back in your pocket.SCHOOL CHOICE & PARENTAL RIGHTSMike championed school choice in Tallahassee and will bring that fight to Washington.”
Ryan ElijahRepublicanU.S. House Florida District 7 · FloridaSupports school choice and vouchers
“That’s why he champions parental rights and school choice, empowering families to make the best decisions for their kids and have transparency on curriculum.”
Jasmine ClarkDemocraticU.S. House Georgia District 13 · GeorgiaSupports school choice and vouchers
“States like Georgia have passed voucher scams that take money away from our public schools to benefit wealthy private schools.”
- Rich McCormickRepublicanU.S. House Georgia District 7 · Georgia
Supports school choice and vouchers
“Ban federal funding for school districts that teach CRT or promote remote learning End Mask Mandates in Schools Encourage School Choice and Parental Options Support Rights THAT EMPOWER PARENTS AGAINST A CORRUPT SCHOOL SYSTEM SANITY IN HEALTHCARE RESTORED Dr.”
Tonya HudsonLibertarianU.S. House Indiana District 9 · IndianaSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“No Hoosier should have the home they own taken away because they couldn't pay the property taxes.School Choice for parents.”
Andy BarrRepublicanU.S. Senate Kentucky · KentuckySchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“Andy introduced the Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments (THRIVE) Act, which allocates a limited number of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for transitional housing non-profits, similar to many successful models in the Sixth District.”
Bernard FlowersRepublicanU.S. House Maryland District 3 · MarylandSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“ental rights, delivering access to Charter School Vouchers, and expanding Technical Education opportunities while focusing on School Safety. Prioritizing America’s Security: End endless wars, and focus on do”
- Robert BurkeRepublicanU.S. House Massachusetts District 8 · Massachusetts
School choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“gration, and public safety crises in its history. PARENTAL CONTROL BillBoard Chris No Puberty Blockers No evidence of Happiness[2] ” —Robert Burke's campaign website (2022)[4]”
Jim HigginsLibertarianU.S. House Missouri District 3 · MissouriSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“blem does not help. Parents should be able to use vouchers to send their children to the school of their choice. China Hub - There should be a level playing field for all business. There should not be specia”
Paul BerryRepublicanU.S. House Missouri District 1 · MissouriSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“nd community-focused policing for justice reform. School Choice Empowering choice in education. Paul champions diverse school options for all. Missouri Jobs Paul focuses on creating and sustaining Missouri jobs, b”
Steven HorsfordDemocraticU.S. House Nevada District 4 · NevadaSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“He will stop attempts to privatize Social Security or voucherize Medicare and prevent all attempts to raise the retirement age”
Gregg MeleRepublicanU.S. House New Jersey District 12 · New JerseySchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“their own. It is essential to any free society. School Choice, Home Schooling, and Free Market Competition New Jersey is typically one of the better-performing states in the country when it comes to education, b”
Rebecca BennettDemocraticU.S. House New Jersey District 7 · New JerseySchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“com/pub/rebeccafornj07/p/our-campaign-charter?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? For someone elected to Congress, the job comes down to a few core responsibilities: 1”
Rosemary PinoRepublicanU.S. House New Jersey District 9 · New JerseySchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“At the federal level, I support school choice, including charter schools, education savings accounts, and policies that let funding follow the student — not the bureaucracy”
- Brad KnottRepublicanU.S. House North Carolina District 13 · North Carolina
School choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“EDUCATION Support School Choice Public schools are failing our children; students are not educated in the basics needed to succeed in life”
Mahesh GanorkarRepublicanU.S. House North Carolina District 4 · North CarolinaSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“SCHOOL CHOICE Zip-code Segregation Must End The indoctrination camps must end”
Derek MerrinRepublicanU.S. House Ohio District 9 · OhioSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“Derek successfully led efforts to cut the state's income tax, reduce regulations, and expand school choice”
- Max MillerRepublicanU.S. House Ohio District 7 · Ohio
School choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“We must reject critical race theory and sexual indoctrination at our schools. School choice will allow parents to remove their kids from schools that fail them or attempt to indoctrinate them”
Vanessa EnochDemocraticU.S. House Ohio District 8 · OhioSupports school choice and parental control over education decisions
“These structural choices, not individual failings, drive disparities in home ownership, housing quality and neighborhood resources.We can change course by rewriting land‑use rules, investing in mixed‑income developments, and ensuring that teachers, nurses and firefighters can live near their workplaces.”
Barbara KahlRepublicanU.S. House Oregon District 1 · OregonSupports school choice and parental control over education decisions
“I worked as a child to help pay for my own school clothes.”
Christopher RabbDemocraticU.S. House Pennsylvania District 3 · PennsylvaniaSupports school choice and parental control over education decisions
“More and more families are rent-burdened, cost-burdened, and forced to make impossible choices between necessities – like paying for food or paying for gas to get to work.”
James HayesRepublicanU.S. House Pennsylvania District 12 · PennsylvaniaSupports school choice and parental control over education decisions
“We must support industries that create jobs and economic vitality while remaining faithful stewards of the environment.Public safety is paramount to the success of any viable community and it must be vigorously safeguarded.Children should not be condemned to a poor education because of their zip code and we must implement school choice to provide the incentives to improve outcomes across the ed...”
Victor MellorRepublicanU.S. House Rhode Island District 2 · Rhode IslandSupports school choice and parental control over education decisions
“As a conservative Republican, I believe in continuing to secure and seal the border, upholding informed patient control, protecting parental authority over their children’s physical and mental health, and ensuring the Second Amendment remains strong so every law-abiding citizen can access and use firearms.”
Victoria BroderickDemocraticU.S. House Tennessee District 4 · TennesseeSupports school choice and parental control over education decisions
“Yes, we need elections every two years to give voters a choice.”
Alexander HaleRepublicanU.S. House Texas District 7 · TexasSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“o secure our border and counter the negative effects of illegal entry.Educational ExcellenceEvery TX-07 child deserves access to a quality education. School choice and innovative approaches are key to improving student outcomes within the district.Public SafetyHouston has one of the highest crime rates in Americ”
Brandon HerreraRepublicanU.S. House Texas District 23 · TexasSupports school choice and parental control over education decisions
“He will also work to increase funding for firearm training for school staff, ensuring our children are better protected.Protecting LifeBrandon is committed to defending life at every stage.”
Craig GoldmanRepublicanU.S. House Texas District 12 · TexasSupports school choice and parental control over education decisions
“Texas is a leader in promoting small business, contributing 1 out of every 4 new jobs nationwide." Education Reform Excerpt: "We should encourage more education options that promote innovation, safe schools and give parents choices, including charter schools.”
James TalaricoDemocraticU.S. Senate Texas · TexasSupports school choice and parental control over education decisions
“I’m a former middle school teacher, Presbyterian seminarian, and a Texas State Representative.”
Blake MooreRepublicanU.S. House Utah District 2 · UtahSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“to Utah’s trails, waters, and recreation areas. Blake also joined state leaders, researchers, and philanthropists in signing the Great Salt Lake 2034 Charter, building on the fifty-million-dollar federal investment he helped secure to support long-term conservation and restoration of the lake for future ge”
Riley MooreRepublicanU.S. House West Virginia District 2 · West VirginiaSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“agedy of abortion. That’s what I’ll strive to do in Washington. Education A zip code should not determine a child’s future. I have fought and won for school choice here in West Virginia. As your State Treasurer, I defended the Hope Scholarship program from attacks by liberal interest groups. We’ve also worked ha”
Michael AlfonsoRepublicanU.S. House Wisconsin District 7 · WisconsinSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“od obesity. #MAHABring BackFreedom in EducationParents — not bureaucrats — should decide what’s best for their children. Michael Alfonso will support school choice, boost homeschooling protections, and end Marxist race and gender indoctrination in classrooms.100%Pro LifeLike our Founding Fathers, Michael believe”
Tim RogersRepublicanU.S. House Wisconsin District 4 · WisconsinSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
““ UNIVERSAL SCHOOL CHOICE We need to dissect the school budget to understand where the money is being spent. The Milwaukee School District is one of the worst school districts”
Tommy TubervilleRepublicanGovernor of Alabama · AlabamaSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“The best and most viable solutions come from the local level where parents, students, and local administrators can collaborate and work towards success together. And I believe that school choice, charter schools, and improving our existing public schools are all things that need to be a part of the education mix for Alabama children”
Fredrick LoveDemocraticGovernor of Arkansas · ArkansasSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“Guarantee every district has adequate literacy support Expand mental health and teletherapy services, especially in rural areas Reject voucher schemes that siphon resources from classrooms Support teachers with fair pay, resources, and respect Expand adult literacy programs to open doors for working families”
Gloria J. RomeroRepublicanLieutenant Governor of California · CaliforniaSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“I joined the Republican Party because I was fed up with how Democrats completely capitulated to the far-left woke wing of the party. I am a trailblazer in school reform and a strong supporter of parental rights and school choice. I am the author of the historic "Parent Trigger" law in California, which gave parents real rights to transform fai...”
Gary CorderyRepublicanGovernor of Hawaii · HawaiiSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“My administration would get parents actively involved in their children’s education, offer a voucher program, and get the union out of school policy.”
Rob SandDemocraticGovernor of Iowa · IowaSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“That starts by banning stock trading for politicians, requiring mandatory prison sentences for taxpayer thieves, enforcing term and age limits, implementing transparency for the private school voucher program, and giving independent voters a voice by ending the two-choice system.We need to do more to address our rising cancer rates.”
- Dan CoxRepublicanGovernor of Maryland · Maryland
School choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“an voted and worked to expand charter schools and school choice for America’s children, including vouchers and tax credits. He fought to reopen schools during the lockdowns and ensure our kids received the educat”
Lynne WalzDemocraticGovernor of Nebraska · NebraskaSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“Respecting the Will of the VotersNebraskans have had their voices heard on key issues, like medical marijuana, paid sick leave, minimum wage, school vouchers, and more”
Sherry JonesNonpartisanNebraska State Board of Education District 6 · NebraskaSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“I was a charter member of the non-union Association of American Educators”
Danielle FordNo party listedGovernor of Nevada · NevadaSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“2024 Campaign website Ford’s campaign website stated the following: “ If elected I will work to: Provide oversight over Nevada’s public school districts, charter authority, and private schools”
Drew JohnsonRepublicanNevada State Treasurer · NevadaSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“He created parental choice legislation that allowed tens of thousands of students to get an excellent education at the schools of their choice”
Joe LombardoRepublicanGovernor of Nevada · NevadaSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“Teacher SupportDelivered permanent pay raises for teachers, and fought for equal pay for charter school teachers.School Choice & Open EnrollmentPassed the most significant school choice legislation in Nevada history, giving more families more options for their children’s future”
Cinde WarmingtonDemocraticGovernor of New Hampshire · New HampshireSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“Kelly Ayotte’s private school vouchers scheme takes your tax dollars and gives them to the richest people in our state”
Lisa Kennedy SheldonDemocraticNew Hampshire Executive Council District 3 · New HampshireSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“And while our public schools struggle, our Republican lawmakers give $52M+ of our tax dollars to private and religious schools via school vouchers this year”
Vivek RamaswamyRepublicanGovernor of Ohio · OhioSupports school choice and parental control over education decisions
“It means lowering taxes and fueling economic growth so families can buy homes, start businesses, and build their futures right here in our state – all while improving education for our kids.Vivek’s plan to make Ohio the greatest state in the country is built on these core pillars:PUT MORE MONEY IN YOUR POCKETLower Taxes, Lower Energy Bills, Greater OpportunityVivek wants Ohio to be the most aff...”
Robert FranklinRepublicanOklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction · OklahomaSupports school choice and parental control over education decisions
“Real Learning.Robert Franklin believes Oklahoma schools must get back to the fundamentals that matter most: reading, math, classroom discipline, and strong academic expectations.That means focusing on early literacy, numeracy, and making sure students have the foundation they need before they fall behind.”
Christine DrazanRepublicanGovernor of Oregon · OregonSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“hat Kate Brown eliminated and ensure that our kids know how to read, write, and do math before they enter the real world. And I will expand access to school choice so that students can learn in the education environment that best fits their needs. I will stand up for parents’ rights and ensure that they have a v”
Ken KrawchukLibertarianGovernor of Pennsylvania · PennsylvaniaSupports school choice and parental control over education decisions
“The PA Constitution mandates “thorough and efficient” schools, but they’re neither.”
Gina HinojosaDemocraticGovernor of Texas · TexasSupports school choice and parental control over education decisions
“Back-to-Basics Education I never wanted to be a politician but became an angry mom when they tried to close my son’s school as part of a plan to privatize our neighborhood schools.”
Mike MillerIndependentGovernor of Texas · TexasSupports school choice and parental control over education decisions
“We have real issues to tackle: Water shortages, failing public schools, voucher shortages, unchecked police/union collusion corruption, ICE abuses, mega-El Nino en route, cartels creeping in to Texas, border problems without solutions that work with the residents on the border, welfare access issues, and more.”
Mindy BumgarnerRepublicanTexas State Board of Education District 14 · TexasSchool choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“control back in the hands of our communities — not distant decision-makers — and make sure parents are respected partners in their child’s education.School ChoiceI believe every child deserves access to a great education, no matter their zip code. That’s why I strongly support school choice — including public c”
Vikki GoodwinDemocraticLieutenant Governor of Texas · TexasSupports school choice and parental control over education decisions
“She graduated in May 1989 and went on to earn a master's degree in public affairs from the LBJ School at UT in May 1991.”
- Brent TaylorRepublicanTennessee State Senate District 31 · Tennessee
Supports school choice and parental control over education decisions
“Tennessee families are tired of open borders, rising costs, failing schools, and politicians who put illegal immigrants and special interests ahead of American citizens.”
- Jody WhiteNonpartisanMichigan Supreme Court · Michigan
School choice, vouchers, and more parental control
“readiness 5 Expanding arts education 6 Expanding school choice options 7 Closing the achievement gap “ All seven issues above are 100% important and are ranked 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 and 107. As almost $28”
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Tom CottonRepublicanU.S. Senate Arkansas · ArkansasKeep decisions local and trim administrative overhead
“In Congress, I will oppose amnesty in all forms, fight to secure our borders, and improve enforcement of the immigration laws." Promote Parental and Local Control in Education Excerpt: "In Congress, I will work to empower parents with better information and more options to make the right choices for their children’s education and I will work to ...”
Kevin Lincoln IIRepublicanU.S. House California District 13 · CaliforniaOpposes political indoctrination in schools
“EMPOWERING PARENTS & TEACHERS IN EDUCATION Parents should have a greater voice in their child’s education, not special interests or D.C.”
Marlin StutzmanRepublicanU.S. House Indiana District 3 · IndianaOpposes political indoctrination in schools
“Improving Education and Parental Rights.”
James HooperRepublicanU.S. House Michigan District 12 · MichiganKeep decisions local and trim administrative overhead
“ent of Education and the return to full state and local control. These dollars are best utilized with local control, not bureaucrats in D.C.HealthcareOur ‘Healthcare’ system has become ‘Sick-care’. I value True He”
Mike FloodRepublicanU.S. House Nebraska District 1 · NebraskaKeep decisions local and trim administrative overhead
“I'll work to keep Democrats' hands off Nebraska elections, balance the federal budget, respect states' rights and local control, and make government smaller”
Lily WilliamsRepublicanU.S. House New Hampshire District 2 · New HampshireKeep decisions local and trim administrative overhead
“Moreover, here in New Hampshire, we go a step further; we believe strongly in local control, and parental control. I recognize and applaud local control, and deeply respect that long standing culture and tradition”
Peter OberackerRepublicanU.S. House New York District 19 · New YorkKeep decisions local and trim administrative overhead
“because he has lived it. But for Peter, success was never just about business. Inspired by his mother’s example, he stepped up to serve, first on his local town board, then as Town Supervisor, County Representative, and now as a New York State Senator. In every role, he has focused on delivering results, keeping ta”
Eugene DouglassRepublicanU.S. House North Carolina District 2 · North CarolinaKeep decisions local and trim administrative overhead
“Get the Federal Government out of Local Education, disband the Department of Education and all it's regulations, to return to state and local authorities.Protect Innocent Human Life, from Conception until Natural Death. End Abortion for birth control purposes, and regulate it to spare as many lives as possible, end the castration and mutilation of children to fit a depraved eugenics ideology”
Mark HarrisRepublicanU.S. House North Carolina District 8 · North CarolinaKeep decisions local and trim administrative overhead
“Mark will fight for policies that focus on local control, and maximum flexibility, and ensure that students have the most educational opportunities available to them”
Richard OjedaDemocraticU.S. House North Carolina District 9 · North CarolinaKeep decisions local and trim administrative overhead
“Community SupportStronger outreach programs to connect veterans with local resources and jobs.Protecting EducationSTRONG SCHOOLS, BRIGHT FUTURESI believe parents and teachers, not politicians, should shape education.Donald Trump and Richard Hudson have gutted the Department of Education. They have slashed school funding and handed control to billionaires”
Eric ConroyRepublicanU.S. House Ohio District 1 · OhioKeep decisions local and trim administrative overhead
“EducationEric Conroy will empower parents, support local control, and expand career-focused education to prepare students for real-world success”
Randy WeberRepublicanU.S. House Texas District 14 · TexasKeep decisions local and trim administrative overhead
“, and needs to be reduced. The taxpayers deserve greater accountability and efficiency from their elected officials." Improving Education - "supports local control for the schools by empowering locally elected school boards to make decisions affecting our children - and holding them accountable for the results."”
Carlton BowenIndependentU.S. House Utah District 2 · UtahKeep decisions local and trim administrative overhead
“, and public safetyEnforce the law, restore seriousness at the border, and reject policies that reward chaos or punish ordinary law-abiding Americans.Local controlPush more decision-making back toward Utah, counties, families, and communities wherever the Constitution permits.— Carlton Bowen's campaign website (”
John BraunRepublicanU.S. House Washington District 3 · WashingtonKeep decisions local and trim administrative overhead
“ness & Public OrderWe can show compassion and still enforce the law. I'll pair compassion with consequences: shut down open-air drug markets, support local camping bans when shelter is available, supercharge fentanyl interdiction, and fund detox and mental-health beds. I'll make sure Southwest Washington doesn't slide into the disorder we've seen across the river.”
- Derrick Van OrdenRepublicanU.S. House Wisconsin District 3 · Wisconsin
Keep decisions local and trim administrative overhead
“term limits on all legislators, ensuring that being elected to Congress remains an act of public service, not a way to enrich one’s self.Data CentersLOCAL CONTROL, LOCAL BUY-INWisconsin families and local communities must have the final say over what gets built in their communities. Data center development shou”
Victor MarxRepublicanGovernor of Colorado · ColoradoOpposes political indoctrination in schools
“X, § 20(7)) and ensures tax relief never compromises public safety, education, or core state functions.Close the “Fees” Loophole to Protect TABORIf elected, I will veto any legislation that attempts to impose any new fee(s) or enterprise(s) upon the citizens of Colorado and advocate for rolling back all previous fees and enterprises that have cost Coloradans million in taxes otherwise but-for the”
- Erick RussellDemocraticConnecticut Treasurer · Connecticut
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“bout their financial futures. Expansion of existing financial literacy programs Develop a working group for financial literacy curriculum to offer to local boards of education Partner with private industry to offer financial literacy programming across the state Socially Responsible Investment and Corporate Go”
- Peter LumajRepublicanConnecticut Secretary of State · Connecticut
Opposes political indoctrination in schools
“Education A good education is important to the success of the individual as well as the nation.”
Michael C. WalshRepublicanAttorney General of Massachusetts · MassachusettsKeep decisions local and trim administrative overhead
“y and accountability, it will be enforced.PROTECT LOCAL CONTROL Local zoning decisions belong to cities and towns not unelected state bureaucrats. Mike opposes state imposed zoning mandates that override Home Rul”
Scott PetersenRepublicanNebraska Secretary of State · NebraskaKeep decisions local and trim administrative overhead
“I support local control, accountability, and commonsense reforms that make elections more secure and accessible for legal voters”
Benjamin FloresDemocraticTexas Land Commissioner · TexasKeep decisions local and trim administrative overhead
“and I left the corporate world behind and moved to Bay City, where we raise heritage pigs on a small homestead in Matagorda County. I got involved in local government and now serve on the Bay City Council, the Bay City Development Corporation board, and the Houston-Galveston Area Council. Living on the Texas coast, I see every day how much our communities depend on the General Land Office for st”
Donald HuffinesRepublicanTexas Comptroller of Public Accounts · TexasKeep decisions local and trim administrative overhead
“pe. As Comptroller, Don Huffines will expose the policies making the American Dream unaffordable, fight to slash property taxes, and shine a light on local spending and regulations that are pricing Texans out.Fix Texas TrafficDon Huffines believes Texas traffic is out of control and that orange construction barrels are starting to be the new state symbol.”
Candidates not listed here haven’t published a position on education & schools in the sources this site covers. No position is ever assumed from a candidate’s party. Office levels covered so far: Federal, Statewide offices, and courts.