Says he is running for Senate to fight for the middle class against corporations and the wealthy.

Opposes the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, saying it gives tax breaks to the wealthy while cutting healthcare for working families.

As governor, created the Office of Violence Prevention and said, "We can help break these devastating cycles of violence by investing in our communities, taking some common sense gun violence prevention measures, and strengthening partnerships between law enforcement and the people they serve."

As governor, signed bipartisan legislation mandating officers receive psychological screenings and training on ethics, the use of force, and "minority sensitivity."

Opposes federal cuts that could remove Medicaid coverage from approximately 670,000 residents.

Supports abortion access, opposing restrictions he has called "dangerous interference with the doctor-patient relationship."

Supports increased investment in public schools and raising teacher pay.

Opposes taxpayer-funded private school vouchers, saying public education should be prioritized over private school funding.

Supports policies addressing climate change, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and developing offshore wind energy.

Supports expanding clean energy jobs, particularly in rural communities.

Called for an immediate Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol reform as a condition for additional funding.

Said, “The federal government should deport violent criminals, but instead they have killed American citizens," in response to the Minnesota shootings.

As governor, vetoed a bill that required all sheriffs in the state to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to prevent diversion of public school funds.