Christina Hines

MI-10

Data Centers and AI
Health Care
Money in Politics
Ethics
Everyday Costs
Party Leadership
Workers
Social Security
Housing
Wall Street
Abortion
Climate
Immigration
Democracy
War

Attacked tax breaks and handouts for Big Tech and data centers

The same bill that forced millions of people off their healthcare and raised premiums for everyone else—all while giving an $80 billion tax break to the same data center companies that are now funding his campaign.Post on X, October 25, 2026

Supported stronger oversight of data-center development

our community needs to have a voice in whether we even want data centers here at all. Um we need to ban the NDAs.Video, October 26, 2026

Supported reining in or regulating Big Tech and AI companies

We've got to have people in Congress who fight back against these big-tech companies, and have real guardrails for our kids so that we know that they are going to be safeNews story, May 4, 2026

Called for big structural changes that expand public coverage or Medicare benefits: Medicare for All, a public option, a Medicare buy-in, lowering the Medicare age such as Medicare at 55, or dental, vision, and/or hearing in Medicare

Support early buy-in to Medicare for Americans who have served our countryCampaign newsletter, March 24, 2026

Called for lowering prescription-drug prices

Negotiate prices for more prescriptions —These drug prices are way too high because America is subsidizing drug prices for the rest of the world.Campaign newsletter, March 24, 2026

Called for expanding Medicaid

We already have programs that work, Medicare and Medicaid, that millions of families, including mine, rely on every day. They are incredibly popular, boasting 70–80 percent favorability. We should be strengthening them, expanding access, and building toward a system where everyone in this country can afford the care they need.Campaign newsletter, March 24, 2026

Government price negotiation

Negotiate prices for more prescriptions —These drug prices are way too high because America is subsidizing drug prices for the rest of the world.Campaign newsletter, March 24, 2026

Letting people buy into Medicare

Support early buy-in to Medicare for Americans who have served our countryCampaign newsletter, March 24, 2026

Called for campaign-finance reform to reduce big money's influence

We won't fix it until we overturn Citizens United, the disastrous Supreme Court decision that opened the floodgates for unlimited corporate spending in our elections.Campaign newsletter, August 20, 2025

I support overturning Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.Campaign newsletter, May 6, 2026

We need bold, common-sense campaign finance reform: - Overturn Citizens United - Ban corporate PACs and dark money - Increase transparency for all political spending - Empower small-dollar donors through public financingCampaign newsletter, August 20, 2025

I support a constitutional amendment, such as the For Our Freedom Amendment, to allow reasonable limits on political spending and restore the ability of Congress and states to regulate campaign finance.Campaign newsletter, May 6, 2026

I support overturning Citizens United v. Federal Election CommissionNews story, August 31, 2026

I support banning members of Congress and their spouses/dependent children from trading individual stocks.” - “I support overturning Citizens United v. Federal Election CommissionNews story, August 31, 2026

I will also support the Freedom to Vote Act, which would both protect access to the ballot and strengthen campaign finance transparency and accountability, including reforms aimed at reducing the influence of dark money in our elections.News story, August 31, 2026

I want to get corporate money out of politics.News story, October 21, 2026

Called to overturn Citizens United

I support overturning Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.Campaign newsletter, May 6, 2026

I support overturning Citizens United v. Federal Election CommissionNews story, August 31, 2026

Refused corporate PAC money

I don’t take corporate PAC money because I believe my only obligation should be to the people of MI-10.Campaign email, September 7, 2026

I will never take money from corporate PACs.Campaign newsletter, May 6, 2026

I won't take ANY corporate PAC money — not now, not ever.Campaign newsletter, August 20, 2025

No corporate PAC money. Not one cent. I will raise every dollar from people, not corporations.Campaign newsletter, August 20, 2025

No corporate PAC money. Not one centNews story, September 8, 2026

Christina is a working mom from Macomb — not a career politician — and she believes D.C. should work for us, not corporations and special interests. That’s why she’s the only candidate in this race refusing corporate PAC money. In Congress, she’ll take on anyone driving up costs, ban members of Congress from trading stocks, and work with anyone — regardless of party — to clean up the corruption in Washington so that they finally start to deliver for working families.Campaign website, August 12, 2025

I am ready to vote on DAY ONE to end the war, and I have refused to take a single dime of corporate PAC money.Post on X, October 23, 2026

That’s why she’s the only candidate in this race refusing corporate PAC money.Campaign website, August 12, 2025

Creating public financing for elections

Stronger donor disclosure

Called for banning stock trading by members of Congress

I support banning members of Congress and their spouses/dependent children from trading individual stocks.Campaign newsletter, May 6, 2026

I support banning members of Congress and their spouses/dependent children from trading individual stocksNews story, August 31, 2026

In Congress, she’ll take on anyone driving up costs, ban members of Congress from trading stocks, and work with anyone — regardless of party — to clean up the corruption in Washington so that they finally start to deliver for working families.Campaign website, August 12, 2025

Supported stronger conflict-of-interest and ethics rules

I support a lifetime ban on members of Congress becoming lobbyists.Campaign newsletter, May 6, 2026

Called out Trump's corruption, self-dealing, or profiting from office

with all of the corruption from this administrationVideo, August 26, 2026

Reforming the Supreme Court

requiring an ethical code of conduct for the US Supreme CourtJoint candidate letter (Defend the Vote), October 26, 2026

Signed the October 26, 2026 joint letter calling for a Supreme Court ethics code. Require an ethical code of conduct for the US Supreme Court.Joint candidate letter (Defend the Vote), October 26, 2026

Called for a Supreme Court ethics code or enforceable ethics rules

Called for reversing tariffs that raise household costs

we have to get out of the war in Iran. I'm ready to vote to get us out of that war on day one. Number two, we have to end the tariffs and this trade war with CanadaDebate, October 25, 2026

we have to get out of the war in Iran. I'm ready to vote to get us out of that war on day one. Number two, we have to end the tariffs and this trade war with Canada, which are raising prices for everyone over $5,600 per household and family.Debate, October 25, 2026

we have to end the tariffs and this trade war with Canada, which are raising prices for everyone over $5,600 per household and family.Debate, October 25, 2026

Called for stopping price gouging

when I’m in Congress, I will co-sponsor legislation that prevents companies from price gouging and aims to restore fairness and accountability.Campaign newsletter, March 18, 2026

In Congress, I'll fight to prohibit excessive price increases on essential groceries, ban surveillance pricing, and require transparency when stores use technology to change their prices.News story, September 25, 2026

Called for making child care more affordable

when I’m in Washington, I’ll work to lower the cost of essentials like groceries, childcare, housing, healthcare, and energy.News story, August 31, 2026

Called for lowering household utility bills

Our energy bills are more expensive than ever and this is what everybody in our community is telling me. Like the people that the hard working families here who have built our communities can barely afford to live in them at this point. And so, costs are number one, two, and three for me um from gas, groceries, healthcare, housing. I want to make sure that we're lowering those costsVideo, October 26, 2026

Blamed high gas and fuel prices on the Iran war, tariffs, or oil companies

Bouchard Jr. said he wanted to "keep progressing President Trump's agenda," even after Trump's tariffs cost the auto industry over $35 billion, cut health care, and raised gas prices.Campaign website, October 2026

Criticized Democratic leaders for failing to stand with working people

After criticizing Trump's record, Hines said in a reproduced interview excerpt: And I agree with some of that criticism, for a long time, Democrats have not actually been doing the work of helping working families either, and so I think that it is incumbent on all of us to actually step up and not only fight for working families in our districts, but stand up to people in our own party when they’re not fighting for working families.Campaign website, published by September 3, 2026

Supported stronger union organizing and collective-bargaining rights

will fight to rebuild and strengthen the National Labor Relations Board and support pro-worker legislation like the PRO Act, so workers can organize, bargain fairly, and stand up for themselves without fear of retaliation. Strong unions and fair workplaces are essential to rebuilding the middle class here in Southeast Michigan.News story, August 31, 2026

We have to keep pushing for fair wages, safe workplaces, and the right to organize without interference.Campaign email, September 7, 2026

Supported raising the minimum wage

I will also work to increase the federal minimum wage and expand paid family leave, so families don’t have to worry about their paycheck when caring for a newborn or a sick family member.News story, August 31, 2026

Supported expanding paid leave or paid time off

Strengthen and expand the ACA, Medicare, and Medicaid—So that every family, every senior, and every child can count on stable, affordable coverage.” - “Support preventative care—Invest in local farms, healthy food options, expand paid family leave, and help people stay healthy in the first place, not just get treated after they’re already sick.News story, August 31, 2026

Supported stronger workplace protections

We have to keep pushing for fair wages, safe workplaces, and the right to organize without interference.Campaign email, September 7, 2026

Workplace safety and labor-law enforcement

We have to keep pushing for fair wages, safe workplaces, and the right to organize without interference.Campaign email, September 7, 2026

Called for making housing more affordable

when I’m in Washington, I’ll work to lower the cost of essentials like groceries, childcare, housing, healthcare, and energy.News story, August 31, 2026

Expand tax incentives that help build affordable housing, and increase the supply of homes available to working families in our district.Campaign newsletter, June 25, 2026

Called out Wall Street, big banks, or private equity

Too many politicians say the right things at home, then fly off to D.C. and cash checks from oil companies, insurance conglomerates, Big Pharma, and Wall Street banks — the same industries making life more expensive and less fair for the rest of us.Campaign newsletter, August 20, 2025

Supported protecting or expanding abortion access

I believe we must pass the Women's Health Protection Act and restore a federally protected right to abortion.Candidate questionnaire, July 7, 2026

I believe we must pass the Women’s Health Protection Act and restore a federally protected right to abortion.Candidate questionnaire, July 7, 2026

Restoring nationwide abortion rights

I believe we must pass the Women’s Health Protection Act and restore a federally protected right to abortion.Candidate questionnaire, July 7, 2026

I believe we must pass the Women's Health Protection Act and restore a federally protected right to abortion.Candidate questionnaire, July 7, 2026

Putting abortion rights into federal law

I believe we must pass the Women's Health Protection Act and restore a federally protected right to abortion.Candidate questionnaire, July 7, 2026

Expanding clean energy

I support investments in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and electric vehicle production that reduce pollution while strengthening American industry and creating good-paying jobs.Campaign newsletter, March 15, 2026

I will support legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act that helps bring clean energy manufacturing back to the United States while reducing carbon emissions and strengthening our domestic supply chains.Campaign newsletter, March 15, 2026

Strengthening pollution protections

I will advocate for continued support of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and for policies that require strong science-based standards for discharge (including regulation of PFAS), the reduction of pesticides and harmful contaminants, and more funding for cleanup.Campaign newsletter, March 15, 2026

Reducing climate pollution

Supported stronger rights and safeguards in immigration enforcement

We need a secure border that stops the flow of illegal drugs, and we need an efficient immigration system that works and provides a legal path to citizenship. As a former special victims prosecutor, I believe no law enforcement agency is above the law. ICE should focus on counterterrorism and removing dangerous criminals — not tearing apart hardworking families. Every ICE agent should be properly trained, respect due process, and be held accountable if they violate constitutional rights.News story, July 26, 2026

Due-process protections

Stronger enforcement accountability

Supporting a path to citizenship

Banning partisan gerrymandering

Ending partisan gerrymanderingJoint candidate letter (Defend the Vote), October 26, 2026

Supported strengthening voting rights

I will support passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act, after years of court decisions that have weakened protections against discrimination and voter suppression.Campaign newsletter, May 6, 2026

Opposed war with Iran or called for ending it

number one, we have to get out of the war in Iran. I'm ready to vote to get us out of that war on day one.Debate, October 25, 2026

we have to get out of the war in Iran. I'm ready to vote to get us out of that war on day one. Number two, we have to end the tariffs and this trade war with CanadaDebate, October 25, 2026

I want to get out of this war, and would vote to get out of this war on Day One in Congress.News story, October 21, 2026

I am ready to vote on DAY ONE to end the war, and I have refused to take a single dime of corporate PAC money.Post on X, October 23, 2026

Attacked tax breaks and handouts for Big Tech and data centers

Supported stronger oversight of data-center development

Supported reining in or regulating Big Tech and AI companies

Called for big structural changes that expand public coverage or Medicare benefits: Medicare for All, a public option, a Medicare buy-in, lowering the Medicare age such as Medicare at 55, or dental, vision, and/or hearing in Medicare

Called for lowering prescription-drug prices

Called for expanding Medicaid

Government price negotiation

Letting people buy into Medicare

Called for campaign-finance reform to reduce big money's influence

Called to overturn Citizens United

Refused corporate PAC money

Creating public financing for elections

Stronger donor disclosure

Called for banning stock trading by members of Congress

Supported stronger conflict-of-interest and ethics rules

Called out Trump's corruption, self-dealing, or profiting from office

Reforming the Supreme Court

Called for a Supreme Court ethics code or enforceable ethics rules

Called for reversing tariffs that raise household costs

Called for stopping price gouging

Called for making child care more affordable

Called for lowering household utility bills

Blamed high gas and fuel prices on the Iran war, tariffs, or oil companies

Criticized Democratic leaders for failing to stand with working people

Supported stronger union organizing and collective-bargaining rights

Supported raising the minimum wage

Supported expanding paid leave or paid time off

Supported stronger workplace protections

Workplace safety and labor-law enforcement

Called for high earners to contribute more to Social Security

Opposed benefit cuts

Eliminating the payroll-tax cap

Called for making housing more affordable

Called out Wall Street, big banks, or private equity

Supported protecting or expanding abortion access

Restoring nationwide abortion rights

Putting abortion rights into federal law

Expanding clean energy

Strengthening pollution protections

Reducing climate pollution

Supported stronger rights and safeguards in immigration enforcement

Due-process protections

Stronger enforcement accountability

Supporting a path to citizenship

Banning partisan gerrymandering

Supported strengthening voting rights

Opposed war with Iran or called for ending it