- See Gary Palmer's sponsored bills →Gary PalmerRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified$1.1M raised
- Maurice MercerDemocratic✓ Verified$7K raised
Where they stand
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| Issue | Gary PalmerRepublican | Maurice MercerDemocratic |
|---|---|---|
| Economy & Jobs | Palmer supports free markets and reducing unnecessary burdens on businesses to create jobs, strengthen the economy, and keep America competitive. Palmer votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protections, and reauthorization of insurance programs. | Mercer supports policies that lower costs, increase competition, strengthen supply chains, and help working families keep more of what they earn. Mercer supports increasing the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to improve affordability. |
| Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Gary Palmer supports free markets and reducing unnecessary burdens on businesses to create jobs and strengthen the economy 1. He votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protections, and reauthorization of insurance programs 2. Maurice Mercer supports policies that lower costs, increase competition, strengthen supply chains, and help working families keep more of what they earn 3. He supports increasing the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to improve affordability 4. | ||
| Healthcare | Palmer supports repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act with free-market, patient-centered solutions that increase competition and put individuals in control of their health care decisions. Palmer votes yea on acts reauthorizing rural care, Medicaid protections, and support for patients and communities. | Mercer supports expanding access to affordable healthcare, protecting rural providers, improving mental health services, and increasing transparency in drug pricing. Mercer says he would work to improve healthcare in the district. |
| Where they differ on Healthcare: Gary Palmer supports repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act with free-market, patient-centered solutions that increase competition and put individuals in control of their health care decisions 1. He votes yea on acts reauthorizing rural care, Medicaid protections, and support for patients and communities 2. Maurice Mercer supports expanding access to affordable healthcare, protecting rural providers, improving mental health services, and increasing transparency in drug pricing 3. He says he would work to improve healthcare in the district 4. | ||
| Immigration | Palmer opposes amnesty for illegal immigrants and supports securing the border and enforcing existing laws to ensure a fair and lawful immigration system. Palmer votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills and nay on a national emergency resolution. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Public Safety & Crime | Palmer votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy, veterans’ rights, cashless bail, and violent offender restrictions. | Mercer supports law enforcement and first responders by providing necessary tools and training while promoting transparency and accountability to build public trust. |
| Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Gary Palmer votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy, veterans’ rights, cashless bail, and violent offender restrictions 1. Maurice Mercer supports law enforcement and first responders by providing necessary tools and training while promoting transparency and accountability to build public trust 2. | ||
| Abortion | Palmer supports legislation to prevent taxpayer dollars from funding abortion providers and believes defending life is a moral responsibility. | Mercer supports a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions while advocating for more support for life through family strengthening and adoption. |
| Where they differ on Abortion: Gary Palmer supports legislation to prevent taxpayer dollars from funding abortion providers and believes defending life is a moral responsibility 1. Maurice Mercer supports a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions while advocating for more support for life through family strengthening and adoption 2. | ||
| Taxes & Government Spending | Palmer calls for fiscal responsibility by addressing waste and fraud, and supports strong oversight and accountability in the tax system. Palmer votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, and various appropriations acts. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Energy & Environment | Palmer supports responsible development of America’s energy resources and opposes excessive EPA regulations that stifle growth. Palmer supports reducing reliance on China by boosting U.S. mineral production and opposes federal environmental regulations like California's stricter emissions standards. Palmer votes yea on disapproving EPA rules, diesel emission reductions, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and energy acts, but nay on fuel retailer choice. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Foreign Policy & Defense | Palmer supports a strong, well-funded military and maintaining military readiness to protect the nation and preserve peace through strength. Palmer supports strong national defense funding and opposes presidential vetoes that block defense spending bills. Palmer votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities in Iran and Lebanon, yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming, and nay on FISA amendments extension. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |