U.S. Senate · North Carolina

In a campaign statement on the Dobbs anniversary he said he vetoed an abortion ban as governor and, as a senator, would work to protect reproductive freedom.

In a 2024 campaign website statement (North Carolina governor race), proposed no restrictions on abortion through week 16, later limits that vary by circumstance, and prohibition of third-trimester abortions with listed exceptions.

His campaign issues page says he supports deporting people he describes as criminal illegal aliens and faults Cooper for vetoing a bill requiring sheriffs to cooperate with ICE.

His campaign health care plan calls for reinstating the expired ACA tax credits and reversing Medicaid cuts.

Supports single-payer healthcare, saying it is a human right that should not be conditioned on affordability arguments.

Lists addressing the climate crisis among his priorities and endorses the Green Party's environmental platform.

Says he wants policies that put more police officers on the street and pay them better, and that put dangerous criminals behind bars.

Supports a minimum/living wage of at least $25 an hour plus benefits, saying incremental increases amount to little real progress.

Says he will vote to roll back Trump's tariffs, arguing constitutional authority over trade rests with Congress.