Ben Truman

Civil Rights

I support the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to be passed immediately in the next Congress. Coupled with the excessive gerrymandering happening in the country, voting rights of minorities must be protected. Learn more

Environment / Energy

The transition from fossil fuels to alternative energy is paramount to the survival of humanity. Learn more

Foreign Policy

We must rely upon our allies to ensure that rogue nations cannot exist as bad actors. China, Russia and North Korea are hostile nations that threaten global security. Learn more

I support the IDF and its efforts to secure Israel despite being a country of 7 million citizens. Learn more

I stand firmly with the nation of Israel in their current conflict with Hamas. Learn more

Government Reform

If elected, I promise to sponsor a constitutional amendment that would limit the number of terms a US House Representative would serve to 5 terms or 10 years. Learn more

Healthcare

I support a public option as opposed to Medicare for All. There should be an entity run by the federal government to compete with private health insurers. Learn more

Taxes / Budget

If any tax cuts should exist, they should be for companies that hire employees every quarter as opposed to laying off Americans. Federal spending needs to be cut in order to balance the budget. Furthermore, I intend to propose a balanced budget amendment. Learn more

I believe that the Trump tax cuts should be repealed and tax rates should resemble those of 2016. Learn more

Wages / Job Benefits

If elected, I promise to sponsor a bill to raise the minimum wage to 15 an hour. Learn more