Policy area · 4 issues

Law, crime and courts

It covers crime and policing, firearms, drugs, prisons, the judiciary and family law.

113 new members wrote on law, crime and courts. 56 of the 121 campaign websites we’ve read give it at least 100 words.

Where they stand

What new members call for on each law, crime and courts issue.

DemocratsRepublicans
Crime and public safety 69 members addressed itKeep communities safe from crime58Fund and support police and law enforcement27and 8 more positionsFirearms 67 members addressed itProtect the right to keep and bear arms37Reduce gun violence23and 14 more positionsPolice 65 members addressed itFund police departments and give them the resources they need42Back police and law enforcement officers29and 11 more positionsFentanyl and drug trafficking 43 members addressed itStop the flow of fentanyl and other illegal drugs29Strengthen border security to stop drug smuggling21and 7 more positions

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Who wrote on it

1–12 of 113 members