- See Darin LaHood's sponsored bills →Darin LaHoodRepublicanIncumbent$4.2M raised
- Paul NolleyDemocratic✓ Verified$604K raised
Where they stand
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Where they differ: Darin LaHood supports cutting regulations and reforming the tax code to foster business growth and votes consistently for economic bills supporting technology and capital access 12. He also supports reforms increasing individual choice in healthcare and votes yea on bills for Medicaid protections and lowering premiums 56. Paul Nolley supports strengthening unions and protecting family farms to create good-paying jobs, criticizing tariff policy for harming workers 34. He advocates expanding Medicare to cover all medically necessary care without premiums or copays and supports Medicare for All 78.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 20, 2026.
| Issue | Darin LaHoodRepublican | Paul NolleyDemocratic |
|---|---|---|
| Economy & Jobs | LaHood supports cutting regulations, eliminating mandates, and reforming the tax code to create an environment where businesses can thrive and grow the economy. Lahood votes consistently for economic bills supporting technology, capital access, privacy in purchases, and reauthorization of insurance programs. | Nolley supports strengthening unions, reviving manufacturing and blue-collar careers, and protecting family farms to create good-paying jobs and economic security for working families. Nolley says tariff policy has led to lower wages, fewer benefits, and worse working conditions for working people. |
| Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Darin LaHood supports cutting regulations, eliminating mandates, and reforming the tax code to foster business growth and economic expansion 1. He votes consistently for economic bills that support technology, capital access, privacy in purchases, and reauthorization of insurance programs 2. Paul Nolley supports strengthening unions, reviving manufacturing and blue-collar careers, and protecting family farms to create good-paying jobs and economic security for working families 3. He states that tariff policy has resulted in lower wages, fewer benefits, and worse working conditions for working people 4. | ||
| Healthcare | LaHood supports common sense reforms that restore individual choice and control over healthcare plans, opposing federal government control over healthcare decisions. Lahood votes yea on multiple healthcare bills including reauthorizations, Medicaid protections, rural care improvements, and lowering premiums. | Nolley supports expanding Medicare to cover all medically necessary care for every American with no premiums, copays, or deductibles to ensure long-term stability and affordability. Nolley supports Medicare for All, a national health insurance program not tied to employment. |
| Where they differ on Healthcare: Darin LaHood supports reforms that increase individual choice and oppose federal control over healthcare decisions 1. He has voted in favor of bills related to healthcare reauthorizations, Medicaid protections, rural care improvements, and lowering premiums 2. Paul Nolley supports expanding Medicare to cover all medically necessary care without premiums, copays, or deductibles to promote stability and affordability 3. He also supports Medicare for All, a national health insurance program independent of employment 4. | ||
| Immigration | LaHood supports welcoming those who legally immigrate to the U.S. but insists that the American rule of law must be respected. Lahood votes yea on immigration security, DHS support, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but nay on a national emergency resolution. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Public Safety & Crime | LaHood emphasizes the importance of a strong national defense as crucial to a safe, free, and flourishing America. Lahood votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy, veterans’ gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets. | Nolley emphasizes restoring civil liberties and protecting human rights, including freedom of speech and protection from government surveillance and repression. |
| Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Darin LaHood emphasizes the importance of a strong national defense as crucial to a safe, free, and flourishing America 1. He voted yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy, veterans’ gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets 2. Paul Nolley emphasizes restoring civil liberties and protecting human rights, including freedom of speech and protection from government surveillance and repression 3. | ||
| Abortion | LaHood is pro-life and believes the government exists to preserve life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. | Nolley stands up for women’s rights and marginalized groups, advocating dignity, safety, and fair opportunities for all regardless of gender or identity. |
| Where they differ on Abortion: Darin LaHood is pro-life and believes the government's role includes preserving life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness 1. Paul Nolley advocates for women's rights and supports dignity, safety, and fair opportunities for all, regardless of gender or identity 2. | ||
| Taxes & Government Spending | LaHood believes federal spending is out of control and supports getting spending in check to reduce the national debt burden. Lahood votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and multiple appropriations acts. | Nolley opposes corruption and pay-to-play politics, advocating to ban members of Congress and their families from trading stocks to prevent profiteering from insider knowledge. |
| Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Darin LaHood believes federal spending is out of control and supports getting spending in check to reduce the national debt burden 1. He votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and multiple appropriations acts 2. Paul Nolley opposes corruption and pay-to-play politics, advocating to ban members of Congress and their families from trading stocks to prevent profiteering from insider knowledge 3. | ||
| Energy & Environment | Lahood votes yea on disapproving EPA rules, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS Act. | Nolley supports practical solutions to protect air, water, land, and wildlife while creating good-paying union jobs in clean energy without harming workers and small businesses. |
| Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Darin LaHood votes yea on disapproving EPA rules, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and the HEATS Act 1. Paul Nolley supports practical solutions to protect air, water, land, and wildlife while creating good-paying union jobs in clean energy without harming workers and small businesses 2. | ||
| Foreign Policy & Defense | LaHood supports a strong national defense and has a background as a terrorism prosecutor, emphasizing the importance of national security. Lahood votes nay on removing US forces from Iran and Lebanon, but yea on defense authorization, veterans clinic naming, and FISA amendments. | Nolley prioritizes fully funding and rebuilding VA care to support veterans with modernized infrastructure, reduced wait times, and accountable leadership. Nolley calls for ending U.S. involvement in the war in Iran, calling it another endless war. |
| Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Darin LaHood supports a strong national defense and has experience as a terrorism prosecutor, highlighting national security 1. He voted against removing U.S. forces from Iran and Lebanon, and voted in favor of defense authorization, naming a veterans clinic, and FISA amendments 2. Paul Nolley emphasizes fully funding and rebuilding VA care to improve infrastructure, reduce wait times, and ensure accountable leadership 3. He advocates ending U.S. involvement in the war in Iran, describing it as an endless war 4. | ||