Marie Newman
Bio | Marie Newman graduated from the University of Wisconsin. She has started her own consulting business and founded a national non-profit program. |
Status and Position | Current US House of Representatives of Illinois |
Political Party and Jurisdiction | Democrat, Illinois |
Elections | Election Jurisdiction | Started Campaign | Campaign Status | Poll Rankings (of the vote) |
| 2020 House of Representatives Election IL-03 | IL-03 | Yes | Running | 46% |
Campaign Financing | Newman raised $2,777,930 in her election cycle with $1,777,875 (64% ) of funds coming from Big Money sources, like Political Action Committees (PACs), Corporate Lobbyists and Large Donors. Source:https://thegoodparty.org/elections/candidate/house/mike-fricilone/100 |
Voting Rights | Newman would like to restore the Voting Rights Act, Pass automatic voter registration legislation,
ending the practice of gerrymandering through establishing independent redistricting committees,
and make Election Day a federal holiday. Source:https://marienewmanforcongress.com/issues/ |
Opinions on Issues
Issues | Stance | Summary |
| Universal Healthcare | For | Newman supports universal healthcare. Newman stated that "Health care is a right, not a privilege. Roll out Medicare for All". Source:https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1433323/issue-position-health-care-for-all |
| Socialized Healthcare | For | Newman supports an increased in spending for socialized healthcare programs such as medicaid. Source: Source:https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/177075/marie-newman |
| Private Healthcare | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| LGBT Rights | For | Newman supports LGBT rights. Newmans has stated that " I rise today on behalf of the millions of Americans who continue to be denied housing, education, public services, and much, much more because they identify as members of the LGBTQ community". Source:https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1503976/living-up-to-the-principles-of-freedom-and-equity |
| Taxes | Nuance | Newman does not support an income tax increase to balance the budget. She also would like to lower taxes. Source:https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/177075/marie-newman |
| Flat Tax Rate | Against | Newman does not support a flat tax rate as she said that " businesses reporting to make billions of dollars are paying virtually nothing. This uneven playing field makes it impossible for small businesses to compete with large corporations who can afford expensive legal teams and compliance consultants to exploit tax loopholes. In fact, 85% of small business owners agree that our tax code unfairly benefits large corporations". Source:https://marienewmanforcongress.com/supporting-the-small-businesses-that-fuel-our-economy/ |
| Abortion | For | Newman supports abortion. Newman generally supports pro-choice legislation. Source:https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/177075/marie-newman |
| Gun Control | For | Newman generally supports gun control legislation. Source:https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/177075/marie-newman |
| Assisted Suicide | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Government Interference | For | Newman supports government interference as she would like to elevate wages, create work force training, expand access to public transportation, allocate funds for green space, and empower unions. Source:https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1433317/issue-position-economy-that-works-for-all |
| Planned Parenthood | For | Newman supports and endorses planned parenthood. Source: https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/pressroom/planned-parenthood-action-fund-endorses-marie-newman-for-illinois-3rd-district |
| Welfare | Nuance | Newman would like for individualds to have to depend less on welfare. Source:https://marienewmanforcongress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/MNFC-Universal-Child-Care.pdf |
| Welfare | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Death Penalty | Against | Newman does not support the death penalty. Newman wants to end the death penalty for good. Source:https://twitter.com/repmarienewman/status/1352691972872560640 |
| Mandatory Prison Sentence | Against | Newman wants to "roll back" on mandatory prison sentencing. Source:https://marienewmanforcongress.com/issues/ |
| Military Spending | Against | Newman does not support defnese spending. Source: https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/177075/marie-newman |
| War on Terrorism | Nuance | Newman stated that "All issues need to be agreed upon in negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians, and that the U.S. should play a strictly supportive role, not dictate policy." Source: https://jewishinsider.com/2020/02/in-an-illinois-congressional-race-with-few-jewish-voters-israel-emerges-as-a-flashpoint/ |
| Foreign Policy International Interaction | For | Neman has various foreign relation policies. Newman sponsors a bill to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. Newman also supports less executive branch decision making on aliens. Source:https://www.congress.gov/member/marie-newman/N000192?searchResultViewType=expanded |
| United Nations power | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Nationalism | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Free Markets | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Brexit | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Affirmative Action | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Government Spending | For | Newman supports government spending to promote economic growth. Source:https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/177075/marie-newman |
| Charter Schools | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Common Core | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Clean Energy | For | Newman supports regulation on greenhouse gases as well as funding for clean energy. SOurce:https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/177075/marie-newman |
| Religious Freedom | For | Newman supports religious freedom. Newman supports religious freedom as she stated that "In Congress, I will fight tirelessly against discrimination based on race, religion, gender or sexuality -- because respect, appreciation and equal rights are American values that I hold dear. We must rededicate ourselves to the basic, American principles of accepting refugees and promoting a welcome environment for all." Source:https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1211274/issue-position-human-rights |
| Separation of Church and State | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Slavery Reparations | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Border Control | Against | Newman does not support border control. Newman does not support the construction of a wall for border control. Source:https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/177075/marie-newman |
| Passenger Profiling | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| DACA | For | Newman hopes to protect DACA recipients. Source:https://marienewmanforcongress.com/issues/ |
| Sanctuary Cities | Unknown | No clear stance on issue. |
| Legalizing Marijuana | For | Newman supports "Fighting for the federal legalization of marijuana and working to roll back mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses". Source:https://marienewmanforcongress.com/issues/ |