Ray Pooley
Ray Pooley is a machinist making his first run for Congress, campaigning on manufacturing jobs, family farms and Medicare for All.[1]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- SupportsExpand public health coverage
Supports Medicare for All.[4]
“...providing the security and peace of mind you deserve through Medicare For All.”
- SupportsUniversal, publicly funded child care
Supports providing childcare services for all families.[4]
“...we have the means and capability to provide childcare services for all, and therefore the responsibility to do so.”
- SupportsRaise the minimum wage
Supports raising the minimum wage alongside a cap on the ratio between CEO and worker pay.[4]
“...raising the minimum wage while putting a maximum ratio for CEO pay...”
- SupportsRaise taxes on high earners or corporations
Supports simplifying the tax code so that higher earners pay more and closing corporate tax loopholes.[4]
“That means simplifying the tax code so the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share, allowing us to cut taxes for working families, as well as closing all the tax loopholes these corporations take advantage of.”
- SupportsFaster transition away from fossil fuels
Supports domestic solar and wind power development over reliance on foreign oil.[4]
“By harnessing American-made solar, wind, and other innovative technologies, we can produce abundant, cheap, and clean power right here at home.”
- OpposesExpand immigration enforcement and deportations
Opposes what he calls 'un-American ICE raids' while supporting a secure border and a faster legal immigration process.[4]
“End un-American ICE raids and enforce smart border policy, targeting root cause.”
In their words — priorities
Background
Campaign money
Raised $8,084 · spent $3,142 · $4,942 cash on hand (through 2026-07-15) FEC filing ↗