# Greg Stanton

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Office: Congress

District: 4

Party field: Democratic Party

Photo: <https://assets.civicengine.com/uploads/candidate/headshot/176252/176252.jpg>
Website: <https://www.stantonforarizona.com/>

Official source: <https://apps.arizona.vote/electioninfo/assets/69/0/NominationPapers/stanton-greg-24956-30575.pdf>

Partial research directory, not a complete or certified personalized ballot.

## Research references

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: Government-sanctioned background checks should be required for any and all firearm purchases
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-7).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: "Assault-Style" Rifles Should be Banned
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-9).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: Gay marriage (including civil unions) should be outlawed
  - Source: <https://www.stantonforarizona.com/equality>
  - Provenance: candidate_research. Existing candidate-specific research link. No verified quotation or position assertion is provided.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-10).

- **Interventionism vs. Isolationism**: The government should continue the War Against Terror by sending American troops into nations which harbor terrorists.
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-11).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: We should raise taxes on the wealthy to increase benefits for the poor
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FINAL-MASTER-PLATFORM.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-12).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: Victims of gun violence should be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-19).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: Substances with minimal physical harm such as cannabis and psilocybin should be decriminalized
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-21).

- **Direct Populism vs. Institutional Federalism**: New legislative and congressional district boundaries should continue to be run by an independent redistricting commission (IRC) in Arizona
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-24).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: Every child deserves access to excellent education options regardless of their family income or zip code
  - Source: <https://www.arizonasenatedemocrats.com/our-vision>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-31).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: We should adopt a single payer healthcare system and get rid of private healthcare options
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FINAL-MASTER-PLATFORM.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-32).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: The minimum wage should be raised
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-33).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: Housing is a human right and it should be guaranteed by the government
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-34).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: Unrealized gains should be taxed
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FINAL-MASTER-PLATFORM.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-36).

- **Interventionism vs. Isolationism**: The US military operation which removed Maduro from power was a good thing
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-37).

- **Interventionism vs. Isolationism**: The US should maintain a significant troop presence in Japan (currently over 50,000 active duty troops)
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-38).

- **Interventionism vs. Isolationism**: The United States should continue to support and fund NATO
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-39).

- **Interventionism vs. Isolationism**: The United States should continue to weaponize sanctions and embargos against adversarial nations such as Cuba, North Korea and Iran
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-40).

- **Interventionism vs. Isolationism**: The United States should invade Mexico and eliminate the drug cartels
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-44).

- **Interventionism vs. Isolationism**: The United States should continue to sell weapons to Israel to aid with the fight against Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-45).

- **Interventionism vs. Isolationism**: The United States should immediately cease all funding to Ukraine
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-46).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: The government should forgive student loans by either going further into debt or raising taxes
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FINAL-MASTER-PLATFORM.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-56).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: There should continue to be limits on how much you can donate to candidates
  - Source: <https://www.stantonforarizona.com/democracy>
  - Provenance: candidate_research. Existing candidate-specific research link. No verified quotation or position assertion is provided.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-61).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: Arizona taxpayers should fund abortion services through public programs
  - Source: <https://www.stantonforarizona.com/abortion>
  - Provenance: candidate_research. Existing candidate-specific research link. No verified quotation or position assertion is provided.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-63).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: Each unborn individual has rights which triumph over any collective argument for abortion
  - Source: <https://www.stantonforarizona.com/abortion>
  - Provenance: candidate_research. Existing candidate-specific research link. No verified quotation or position assertion is provided.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-65).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: Insurance providers should be required to offer free birth control
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-66).

- **Direct Populism vs. Institutional Federalism**: Convicted felons should have a pathway to vote again
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FINAL-MASTER-PLATFORM.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-69).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: Arizona should allow for investment into brackish groundwater to improve the state's long-term water security
  - Source: <https://www.stantonforarizona.com/water>
  - Provenance: candidate_research. Existing candidate-specific research link. No verified quotation or position assertion is provided.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-70).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: The United States and/or Arizona should self-impose significant climate regulations
  - Source: <https://www.stantonforarizona.com/water>
  - Provenance: candidate_research. Existing candidate-specific research link. No verified quotation or position assertion is provided.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-72).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: Every human has the right to immigrate to the United States and nobody is illegal on stolen land
  - Source: <https://www.stantonforarizona.com/border-security>
  - Provenance: candidate_research. Existing candidate-specific research link. No verified quotation or position assertion is provided.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-73).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: The United States should have no limits on annual immigration
  - Source: <https://www.stantonforarizona.com/border-security>
  - Provenance: candidate_research. Existing candidate-specific research link. No verified quotation or position assertion is provided.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-74).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: There should be a "big, beautiful wall" along the US-Mexico border
  - Source: <https://www.stantonforarizona.com/border-security>
  - Provenance: candidate_research. Existing candidate-specific research link. No verified quotation or position assertion is provided.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-76).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: The government should be allowed to ban certain curricula from being taught to children
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FINAL-MASTER-PLATFORM.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-84).

- **Interventionism vs. Isolationism**: We should increase tariffs both to protect American industry and to use as geopolitical leverage
  - Source: <https://www.stantonforarizona.com/economy-jobs>
  - Provenance: candidate_research. Existing candidate-specific research link. No verified quotation or position assertion is provided.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-85).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: There should be more regulations and taxes to slow fossil fuel production and to encourage more renewable energy production
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-86).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: The police should have better funding so they can hire more officers, get better equipment, and enhance training
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-87).

- **Authoritarianism vs. Libertarianism**: Transgender individuals should be allowed to use the bathroom of their preference in K-12 public schools
  - Source: <https://www.stantonforarizona.com/equality>
  - Provenance: candidate_research. Existing candidate-specific research link. No verified quotation or position assertion is provided.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-89).

- **Collectivism vs. Individualism**: Right-to-work laws (which allow workers in unionized workplaces to opt out of paying union dues) should be upheld at the state and federal level.
  - Source: <https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2024-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf>
  - Provenance: party_baseline. Party-level reference. This is not evidence that the candidate holds the position.
  - Review date: unknown. [Evidence record](https://mypolitics.vote/api/v1/?resource=evidence&id=az-candidate-1024-topic-91).

Snapshot: 2026-09-11T18:04:05Z; version: 1e157808caabc1c283f10fa0. Export time is not a source-review date.
