§1Candidates
Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.
§2Side by side
Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.
| Fact | Nelida Pou | Rosie Pino | Terrisa Bukovinac |
|---|---|---|---|
| Party on the ballot | Democratic1, | Republican1, | SAVE OUR BABIES1, |
| Status | Incumbent3 | Challenger | Challenger |
| Raised | $3,131,322 through October 14, 20264 | $548,326 through October 14, 20265 | Not found in the public sources we checked |
| Cash on hand | $1,080,5004 | $13,1335 | Not found in the public sources we checked |
| Outside spending | $44,180 for · $155,814 against6 | $150,202 for · $0 against7 | Not found in the public sources we checked |
| Abortion law | Not found in the public sources we checked | Her campaign issues page says she is pro-life, wants abortion to be uncommon and limited, and would allow exceptions for rape, incest and threats to the mother's life. It also says she wants to work toward a society where women and families have enough support that abortion is not something they consider.8 | Her campaign website says she wants to end abortion and calls for a progressive pro-life revolution.9 |
| Police funding | Increase police funding, for example to hire more officers Her campaign priorities page says she is working to raise funding for police departments and for programs that support community safety and trust, and that she supports first responders.10 | Her campaign issues page says she wants law enforcement to be fully funded and is against any move to cut funding for or weaken police departments.8 | Not found in the public sources we checked |
| Health insurance system | Her campaign priorities page lists wider access to health care, lower prescription drug costs and protecting the Affordable Care Act among her goals.10 | Her campaign issues page says she supports lower health care costs through more competition, price transparency and patient choice, including stronger Health Savings Accounts, insurance sold across state lines and fewer regulations, while protecting people with pre-existing conditions.8 | Not found in the public sources we checked |
Issues only one candidate has addressed
By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.
Nelida Pou — 6 issues
- Child care costsHer campaign priorities page says she is working to bring down the cost of child care, along with housing, groceries and other expenses for working families.10
- ACA premium tax creditsHer campaign website says she called on congressional leaders to act on extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits, with the aim of reducing health care costs for families across the state.10
- Federal Medicaid fundingHer campaign priorities page says she led an amendment aimed at protecting Medicaid coverage for mothers and working families, and that it was blocked.10
- Zoning and new housingHer campaign biography page says she is dedicated to getting more affordable housing built.11
- Social Security benefit levelsHer campaign biography page says that in Congress she is standing up for seniors and for Social Security and Medicare.11
- Veterans' disability and survivor benefitsHer campaign priorities page says she is working to protect the VA and veterans' benefits.10
Rosie Pino — 5 issues
- Small business loans and programsHer campaign issues page lists easier access to capital for entrepreneurs, along with less red tape for job creators, among her goals for the economy.8
- Vouchers and education savings accountsHer campaign issues page says she supports federal school choice policies, including charter schools and education savings accounts, with funding that follows each student.8
- Immigration enforcement inside the countryHer campaign issues page says she supports President Trump's border security policies and wants Border Patrol and ICE to have the tools to arrest and deport violent criminals, and that people who are in the country illegally should be removed if they commit serious crimes.8
- Federal spending levelsHer campaign issues page says she would oppose large spending packages and expansions of government bureaucracy, which it says push up inflation and living costs.8
- Fraud and improper payments in federal programsHer campaign issues page says any changes to federal health programs such as Medicare should concentrate on removing waste, fraud and abuse.8
Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.