Andy Levin
Bio | Levin is an attorney and politician who was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2018. He earned his JD from Harvard University. |
Status and Position | Current US House of Representatives of Michigan |
Political Party and Jurisdiction | Democrat, Michigan |
Elections | Election Jurisdiction | Started Campaign | Campaign Status | Poll Rankings (of the vote) |
| 2020 House of Representatives Election MI-09 | MI-09 | Yes | Running | N/A |
Campaign Financing | Levin received 54.15% of campaign finances from large individual contributions, 36.56% from PAC contributors, and 8.38% from small individual donations. Source: https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/summary?cid=N00042149 |
Voting Rights | Levin stated that he is in favor of nationwide automatic voter registration, as well as restoring protections for voting rights. Source: https://www.andylevinforcongress.com/issues |
Opinions on Issues
Issues | Stance | Summary |
| Universal Healthcare | For | Levin has indicated that he is in favor of universal healthcare. Source: https://www.andylevinforcongress.com/issues Levin has stated that he believes that healthcare is a human right, and that he supports the Affordable Care Act and affordable healthcare for everyone. |
| Socialized Healthcare | For | Levin has indicated that he is in favor of socialized healthcare, specifically by defending the Affordable Care Act. Source: https://www.andylevinforcongress.com/issues |
| Private Healthcare | Against | Levin has stated that having access to affordable healthcare should not depend on one’s private finances and assets. Source: https://www.andylevinforcongress.com/issues |
| LGBT Rights | For | Levin has stated that he is in favor of protecting LGBT rights. Source: https://www.andylevinforcongress.com/issues Levin stated that he believes that Congress should prohibit discrimination against the LGBT community in all areas of life including housing, public accommodation, and adoption. |
| Taxes | For | Levin has indicated that he is in favor of taxes. Source: https://www.andylevinforcongress.com/issues Levin has stated that he is in favor of prohibiting tax cuts for United States corporations and top one percent of Americans. |
| Flat Tax Rate | Unknown | Levin's stance on flat tax rates is unclear. Levin has stated that he is in favor of prohibiting tax cuts for United States corporations and top one percent of Americans. |
| Abortion | For | Levin has stated that he is in favor of a woman’s right to abortion. Source: https://www.andylevinforcongress.com/issues Levin stated that he believes that decisions concerning abortion should be made between a woman and her medical doctor. |
| Gun Control | For | Levin has stated that he is for gun control. Source: https://www.andylevinforcongress.com/issues Levin has stated that he is in favor of universal background checks, banning assault weapons and bump stocks, and issuing gun violence restraining orders. |
| Assisted Suicide | Nuance | Levin stated that assisted suicide policies would have to come with many safeguards, and is not sure how to craft a bill that would be sufficient to receive a hearing. Source: http://www.patientsrightscouncil.org/site/update013/ Levin has stated that he is in favor of universal background checks, banning assault weapons and bump stocks, and issuing gun violence restraining orders. |
| Government Interference | For | Levin has stated he is in favor of government interference, particularly in regards to gun control. Source: https://www.andylevinforcongress.com/issues |
| Planned Parenthood | For | Levin has indicated support for Planned Parenthood and stated he believes they provide crucial healthcare services for women. Source: https://www.andylevinforcongress.com/issues |
| Welfare | For | Levin has indicated his support for welfare policies. Source: https://www.andylevinforcongress.com/issues Levin has shown support for policies that increase welfare, including favoring affordable healthcare for all. |
| Welfare | Unknown | Levin's stance on stem cell research is unclear. |
| Death Penalty | Unknown | Levin's stance on the death penalty is unclear. |
| Mandatory Prison Sentence | Unknown | Levin's stance on mandatory prison sentences is unknown. |
| Military Spending | Against | Levin has indicated that he is against military spending and described the current military budget as “bloated.” Source: https://andylevin.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-andy-levin-statement-fy21-ndaa |
| War on Terrorism | For | Levin supported the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020. Source: https://www.billtrack50.com/legislatordetail/23970 |
| Foreign Policy International Interaction | For | Levin has indicated support for foreign policy international interaction. Source: https://www.congress.gov/member/andy-levin/L000592?q={%22subject%22:%22International+Affairs%22}&searchResultViewType=expanded Levin cosponsered a house resolution to support the United Nations sustainable development goals. |
| United Nations power | For | Levin co-sponsored House Resolution 654, which sought to support the United Nations sustainable development goals. Source: https://www.congress.gov/member/andy-levin/L000592?q={%22subject%22:%22International+Affairs%22}&searchResultViewType=expanded |
| Nationalism | Unknown | Levin's stance on nationalism is unknown. |
| Free Markets | Unknown | Levin's stance on free markets are unknown. |
| Brexit | Unknown | Levin's stance on Brexit is unknown. |
| Affirmative Action | Unknown | Levin's stance on affirmative action is unknown. |
| Government Spending | For | Levin has indicated that he is in favor of increased government spending in regards to public education funding. Source: https://www.andylevinforcongress.com/issues |
| Charter Schools | Against | Levin has stated that he is a proponent of universal public education and does not believe in the unlimited creation and approval of charter schools. Source: https://www.andylevinforcongress.com/issues |
| Common Core | Unknown | Levin's stance on common core is unclear. |
| Clean Energy | For | Levin has stated that he is in favor of clean energy. Source: https://www.andylevinforcongress.com/issues Levin started Lean & Green Michigan, which raised over twenty-million dollars for clean energy products. |
| Religious Freedom | Unknown | Levin's stance on religious freedom is unknown. |
| Separation of Church and State | Unknown | Levin's stance on separation of church and state is unknown. |
| Slavery Reparations | Unknown | Levin's stance on slavery reparations is unclear. |
| Border Control | Against | Levin has indicated that he is against current border control policies. Source: https://www.andylevinforcongress.com/issues Levin has stated that separating families at the border is immoral and that immigrants will help reinvigorate our cities, suburbs, and workforce. |
| Passenger Profiling | Unknown | Levin's stance on passenger profiling is unknown. |
| DACA | For | Levin supported the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 that would protect individuals under DACA. Source: https://lofgren.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressional-leaders-file-bipartisan-amicus-brief-support-daca-supreme-court |
| Sanctuary Cities | Unknown | Levin's stance on sanctuary cities is unknown. |
| Legalizing Marijuana | Nuance | Levin has stated that he is in favor of decriminalizing marijuana. Source: https://www.andylevinforcongress.com/issue |