Card image cap

Shireen Ghorbani's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Key

Official Position: Candidate addressed this issue directly by taking the Political Courage Test.
Inferred Position: Candidate refused to address this issue, but Vote Smart inferred this issue based on the candidate's public record, including statements, voting record, and special interest group endorsements.
Unknown Position: Candidate refused to address this issue, or we could not infer an answer for this candidate despite exhaustive research of their public record.
Additional Information: Click on this icon to reveal more information about this candidate's position, from their answers or Vote Smart's research.
Other or Expanded Principles & Legislative Priorities are entered exactly as candidates submit them. Vote Smart does not edit for misspelled words, punctuation or grammar.

Shireen Ghorbani has failed to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2018 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

What is the Political Courage Test?

Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2018.

  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "When I work on tax reform as your Representative, working families will be prioritized over private jet owners." (www.shireenforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I believe it is beyond time for us to address dark and big money in politics." (twitter.com)
  • "I support funding to address the backlog of work and upgrades to infrastructure. Our #NationalParks, #NationalMonuments, #PublicLands and outdoor industry bring billions of dollars into our state. Protecting these lands for all to share is the right thing to do." (twitter.com)
  • "The article also notes the promise of federal dollars through the EPA to help clean up some industries and offer alternatives to wood burning homes. We can do more. Better transit options and more infrastructure for rail & electric vehicles would also help." (twitter.com)
  • "To boost our economic growth, we need to invest in infrastructure. This investment will create jobs and rebuild our local communities. " (www.shireenforcongress.com)
  • "Who is Rep. Stewart working for when he votes to give nearly half of the small business tax benefits to the wealthy? I will stand on the side of working families across this state and nation to ensure fairness in our tax code." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Another concern I have is that this administration put a person in charge of the Dept. of Education who does not seem qualified. I believe agendas that work to prioritize the privatization of education are dangerous." (twitter.com)
  • "Having taught at institutions of higher education for seven years, as the daughter and wife of educators - I know this to be true and will always support funding for and access to quality education. #utpol /*" (twitter.com)
  • "This challenge presents opportunity—to invest in new jobs in clean, cost-effective renewable energy that will help the air we breathe and diversify our economy." (www.shireenforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I'm running so that every one of us--women, men and children--can have affordable access to healthcare. It's time for change in Washington so that Utahns don't have to fear medical bankruptcy to get the care we need." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Healthcare access and affordability is the reason I am in this race. We need a representative who will protect Medicare and Medicaid and work each and every day for affordable access to healthcare for every American." (www.shireenforcongress.com)
  • "Please. You and your party have the audacity to pit funding for children’s healthcare against solutions for #Dreamers, and you are willing to hold our government hostage over a $18B wall. Your party, under @realDonaldTrump is unwilling to govern." (twitter.com)
  • "Undocumented children need a path to citizenship and we should take steps to keep families together." (www.shireenforcongress.com)
  • "Undocumented children need a path to citizenship and we should take steps to keep families together. We must also make our border secure and make it easier for people to come to this country safely and legally. These ideas are not in conflict. I will support humane local and state laws that integrate immigrants into our society." (www.shireenforcongress.com)
  • "Let’s protect the rights of all Americans by […] legalizing marijuana as an alternative to pain medication [...]" (www.shireenforcongress.com)
  • "Let’s protect the rights of all Americans by ending the bail-bonds system, demilitarizing the police, legalizing marijuana as an alternative to pain medication and ensuring fair processes and procedures when it comes to interacting with our criminal justice system." (www.shireenforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity, including advertising, debates, and speeches.

arrow_upward