Representative-elect · Ohio’s 7th district

Brian Poindexter

Democrat

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What they campaigned on

Share of their campaign website’s words, by policy area.

1,024words on issues
  • Labor and employment24%
  • Health20%
  • Economy and the federal budget10%
  • Law, crime and courts10%
  • Social Security and welfare7%
  • Everything else28%

Where they stand

23 issues in their own words, then everything else their site says, by policy area.

Labor and employment

Wages ›
  • Raise wages and make sure workers are paid fairly
  • Raise the minimum wage
  • Raise pay through unions and collective bargaining
“I support raising the minimum wage and strengthening unions, which will allow workers to bargain for better wages and benefits.”
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“I believe the economy should reward work, not exploit it. That means policies that strengthen wages, protect workers from being priced out of basic necessities, and stop rewarding companies that ship jobs overseas while expecting American workers to pick up the slack.”
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Labor unions ›
  • Pass the PRO Act
  • Protect workers' right to organize and bargain collectively
  • Protect and strengthen labor unions
  • Oppose right-to-work laws
“Throughout his time in office, he has been a steadfast advocate for working families, opposing "Right to Work" laws and school choice vouchers while supporting the postal system and public schools.”
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“I support raising the minimum wage and strengthening unions, which will allow workers to bargain for better wages and benefits.”
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“I will sign on to the PRO Act to strengthen unions to drive up wages and benefits for everyone, whether they are in a union or not.”
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“If workers want to come together to improve their jobs, that choice should be theirs alone.”
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“Protecting workers’ rights means making it clear that organizing, speaking up, and demanding fair treatment are protected actions — not career-ending ones.”
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Artificial intelligence and jobs ›
  • Protect workers' jobs from being replaced by AI
“And I believe we need strong protections to make sure AI does not displace workers or leave working people worse off.”
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Trade, offshoring and jobs ›
  • End tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas
  • Reward companies that keep or create jobs in the US
“I believe the economy should reward work, not exploit it. That means policies that strengthen wages, protect workers from being priced out of basic necessities, and stop rewarding companies that ship jobs overseas while expecting American workers to pick up the slack.”
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“If corporations want tax breaks, subsidies, and access to American markets, they should earn them by creating good-paying jobs here, respecting workers’ rights, and investing in the communities that support them. Good corporate citizenship should be rewarded not avoided.”
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Other things the site says about labor and employment (1)
“For too long, working families have paid the price for policies that reward outsourcing and corporate shortcuts. If companies benefit from America, they should invest in American workers.”
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Health

Health care costs ›
  • Lower health care costs, including premiums and out-of-pocket costs
  • Restore and expand federal funding for Medicaid and health care
  • Increase transparency in health care prices and costs
“I believe healthcare policy should start with one simple question: does this help people get the care they need without fear, delay, or financial devastation? That means strengthening access, increasing transparency, and making sure workers aren’t punished for getting sick, injured, or growing older.”
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“Third, I will fight to bring down the cost of health care.”
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“I know what it is like to struggle to afford insurance, and I support bringing back that health care funding to bring down premium prices and save rural hospitals.”
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Prescription drug prices ›
  • Lower prescription drug prices
  • Let Medicare negotiate drug prices
“I support allowing Medicare to negotiate the cost of prescription drugs, to save seniors money and protect the program.”
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Access to health care ›
  • Expand access to health care
“I believe healthcare policy should start with one simple question: does this help people get the care they need without fear, delay, or financial devastation? That means strengthening access, increasing transparency, and making sure workers aren’t punished for getting sick, injured, or growing older.”
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Health insurance companies ›
  • Simplify health insurance and cut its paperwork and overhead
“Working families shouldn’t need a law degree to figure out whether they’re covered or what something will cost. A healthcare system that makes people afraid to seek care isn’t working. It’s failing the very people it’s supposed to protect.”
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Rural hospitals ›
  • Protect and strengthen rural hospitals so they stay open
  • Reverse or block Medicaid and other health care cuts that strain rural hospitals
“I know what it is like to struggle to afford insurance, and I support bringing back that health care funding to bring down premium prices and save rural hospitals.”
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Other things the site says about health (2)
“Tying healthcare to employment gives bad bosses leverage they shouldn’t have. When your health insurance depends on your job, it becomes harder to speak up about unsafe conditions, unfair pay, or mistreatment. No one should have to choose between their health and their livelihood.”
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“Healthcare should be portable and dependable, so a change in work doesn’t turn into a crisis for you or your family.”
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Economy and the federal budget

Cost of living ›
  • Lower the cost of living and inflation
  • Lower the cost of groceries and food
  • Lower energy costs, including gas and utility bills
  • Lower health care and prescription drug costs
“My top priority will be bringing down the cost of living.”
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“I want to immediately bring down the cost of gas, groceries, and health care.”
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Grocery prices ›
  • Lower food and grocery prices
“I want to immediately bring down the cost of gas, groceries, and health care.”
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Domestic manufacturing ›
  • Invest in and grow American manufacturing
“I believe in “Made in America” in real, practical ways: in the jobs we create, the products we buy, and the communities we invest in. When we hollow out our manufacturing base and send work overseas, workers here at home are left with fewer opportunities and less security.”
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“Investing in American manufacturing means more than jobs. It means safer supply chains, stronger communities, and a future where working families can plan ahead instead of scrambling to survive the next economic shift.”
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Law, crime and courts

Police ›
  • Back police and law enforcement officers
  • Fund police departments and give them the resources they need
  • Limit police stops, searches, arrests and surveillance
“I am a strong supporter of law enforcement. As a 9-year member of the Brook Park City Council, I always supported funding law enforcement, and I will continue to support our men and women in uniform if elected to Congress.”
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“I do not support Flock cameras. While I voted for funding on the city council, as I have learned more and seen the way they can be abused I believe we need strong safeguards. I believe law enforcement should have the tools it needs to keep us safe, but they must come with strong safeguards to protect people’s rights and privacy.”
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Social Security and welfare

Social Security ›
  • Protect Social Security benefits from cuts
  • Oppose raising the retirement age
  • Make high earners pay more into Social Security
  • Shore up Social Security's finances for the long term
“I have seen my own parents struggle to get by on Social Security, and I will oppose any cuts to Social Security or Medicare. I also oppose raising the retirement age.”
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“I support Sen. Bernie Moreno’s proposal to ask the wealthy to pay their fair share into Social Security so that we can strengthen the program and extend its lifespan.”
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Other things the site says about Social Security and welfare (1)
“I will work hard to strengthen Social Security and Medicare for today’s seniors and future generations.”
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Government operations and elections

Government ethics and corruption ›
  • Ban members of Congress from trading stocks
  • End corruption in Washington
“I will stand up to both parties to take on the corruption in Washington.”
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“We should immediately ban members of Congress from trading stocks.”
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Campaign finance ›
  • Reduce the influence of big money in politics
  • Require disclosure of political donors and end dark money
  • Ban corporate PAC donations and corporate election spending
  • Refuse corporate PAC money for their own campaign
“We should get big money out of our elections so the people’s voice can be heard. That’s why I do not take Corporate PAC money and think we should ban Corporate PACs.”
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“I also believe we should ban dark money so we always know who is trying to influence our elections.”
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Foreign affairs and aid

Iran ›
  • End the war with Iran
“Step one is bringing down the cost of gas by ending the war in Iran. Max Miller has voted six times to continue the war, and I would be a vote to end it.”
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“I support bringing down the cost of gas by ending the war in Iran.”
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Taxes

Taxes on the wealthy ›
  • Repeal or block tax cuts for the wealthy
“And we must end tax breaks that benefit the wealthy and well connected and stick everyone else with the bill.”
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Corporate taxes ›
  • Use tax breaks to reward companies that invest and hire in America
“If corporations want tax breaks, subsidies, and access to American markets, they should earn them by creating good-paying jobs here, respecting workers’ rights, and investing in the communities that support them. Good corporate citizenship should be rewarded not avoided.”
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Trade

Tariffs ›
  • Roll back the Trump administration's tariffs
  • Use targeted tariffs to protect American jobs and industries
“Second, I want to end the blanket tariffs that have made everything we buy more expensive. I support targeted tariffs to protect American workers, but the chaotic, reckless blanket tariffs are way too broad and end up driving prices on food, housing, and construction.”
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Immigration

Border security ›
  • Secure the border
  • Treat people at the border with dignity
“I support a secure border and would work with anyone to make sure our border is strong and secure. We should know who is coming in and out of our country. Our immigration system can be secure without being cruel.”
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Energy

Data centers ›
  • Make data centers pay their own power, grid and water costs
  • Keep data centers from raising household utility bills
  • Stop or limit new data centers
  • Give local communities a say in data center decisions
  • End tax breaks and subsidies for data centers
“I believe we need to slow down data centers.”
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“Local communities have total control over whether a center is built;”
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“No one ever pays more for electricity to subsidize a data center”
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“Data centers don't get special tax breaks. Max Miller voted for a tax break for data centers in the so-called Big Beautiful Bill. I would have opposed that.”
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Utilities ›
  • Keep data centers and other big power users from raising household bills
“No one ever pays more for electricity to subsidize a data center”
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