Summary
Current Position: US Representative since 2011
Affiliation: None
Candidate: 2021 US Senator
Justin leads the incorporation of Facebook and other social media into his work as an elected official by posting explanations of his votes online, and he has set new standards for transparency and accountability.
Justin believes government overspending is one of the biggest threats to our economic health and national security, and he has introduced an innovative balanced budget amendment—the Business Cycle Balanced Budget Amendment—to control government spending and reduce the national debt. He supports a fair and simple tax code and a regulatory environment that promotes economic prosperity.
Source: Government page
OnAir Post: Justin Amash
About
Experience
Work Experience
- Michigan State Representative
Michigan State Legislature
Education
- Bachelor’s in Economics
University of Michigan - Juris Doctor
University of Michigan Law Scholl
Contact
Email:
Offices
Grand Rapids
110 Michigan St NW, Ste 460
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: Phone: (616) 451-8383
Washington, D.C.
106 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: Phone: (202) 225-3831
Battle Creek
70 W Michigan Ave, Ste 212
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Phone: Phone: (269) 205-3823
Web
Government Page, Campaign Site, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook
Politics
Source: none
Recent Elections
2018 of 3rd
| Justin Amash (R) | 169,107 | 54.4% |
| Cathy Albro (D) | 134,185 | 43.2% |
| Ted Gerrard () | 7,445 | 2.4% |
| Write-ins (Write-in) | 3 | 0.0% |
| TOTAL | 310,740 |
Finances
AMASH, JUSTIN A has run in 7 races for public office, winning 6 of them. The candidate has raised a total of $6,867,862.
Source: Follow the Money
Voting Record
See: Government
Issues
Source: Ballotpedia
Civil Rights
“Congress must halt the unconstitutional practice of restricting a person’s ability to purchase, transport, store, or possess arms on public lands or on that individual’s private property under the guise of regulating interstate commerce.”
“The proper function of government is to protect individual rights—life, liberty, and property. I believe that life begins at conception, and it is unconscionable that government would sanction the taking of the helpless and innocent.”
Democracy
Accountability and Transparency
“I am the first-ever Member of Congress to explain every vote I take on the House floor, which I do on my official congressional Facebook Page. In addition, I have never missed a vote as a state legislator or Member of Congress.”
State Sovereignty and Individual Rights
“The federal government should not improperly apply the General Welfare Clause, the Commerce Clause, or the Necessary and Proper Clause to justify regulating activities that are not within its authority.”
Environment
“The best way to protect the environment is through strong enforcement of property rights and pursuit of sound economic policy.”
Health Care
“As a Member of Congress, I have voted to repeal the President’s plan to force families and individuals to purchase government-approved health insurance… We need reforms that will reduce the real costs of health care, not force participation in a government system.”
Immigration
“The United States has always welcomed individuals who legally seek to enter our country to work or become citizens, but Congress and the President must make every effort to secure our borders.”
Safety
National Defense and Civil Liberties
“I have led the fight against big-government initiatives like the Patriot Act, SOPA, CISPA, and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2012.”
Social Security
“We must keep our promises to seniors and not change benefits for those who are currently receiving or soon will receive Social Security or Medicare… We must begin to phase in significant reforms for the benefit of future generations.”
