Angela’s answers
Their position on each question. ★ = part of their agenda.
Foreign Aidno data
Substantially increase foreign aid as a core tool for reducing global poverty and advancing humanitarian goalsSharply cut or eliminate most foreign aid and focus resources on domestic needs
U.S. Southern Border Securityno data
Shift away from physical barriers and heavy patrols, investing instead in addressing migration's root causes and processing arrivals humanelyPursue maximum enforcement, including large troop deployments and sealing the border against unauthorized entry
Legal Immigration Levelsno data
Substantially expand legal immigration to widen lawful pathwaysCut legal immigration significantly across most categories
Rent Control2.5/10inferred · 90%
Impose strong rent caps that tightly limit annual increases across most rental housingProhibit rent control entirely and let supply and demand set rental prices
AnswerAdopt rent stabilization that allows modest, capped increases and protects tenants from steep hikes
AI summary As Prince George's County Executive, Angela Alsobrooks signed into law a temporary Rent Stabilization Act in March 2023, which restricted landlords from increasing rent above 3 percent over a 12-month period, and later praised the passage of a bill capping rent increases at 6 percent per year or the consumer price index plus three percent, whichever is lower. (paraphrased — not a direct quote) source ↗ · as of 2026-06-18 U.S. Military Spendingno data
Significantly cut defense spending and redirect funds to domestic and diplomatic prioritiesSubstantially expand defense spending to ensure clear military superiority over rivals
Legalizing Recreational Marijuanano data
Fully legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana nationwide for adult useMaintain the federal ban and enforce it consistently across all states
Death Penalty0/10inferred · 80%
Abolish the death penalty in all casesExpand the death penalty and speed up the appeals process to carry out sentences
AnswerAbolish the death penalty in all cases
AI summary While serving as State's Attorney in 2011, Angela Alsobrooks sought the death penalty in a quadruple murder case, but after Maryland banned the death penalty in 2013, she withdrew her notice and pursued a sentence of life without parole, and has since stated she would support a federal death penalty repeal. (paraphrased — not a direct quote) source ↗ · as of 2026-06-18 Same-Sex Marriage0/10inferred · 90%
Same-sex marriage is a fundamental right that should be fully protected and treated identically to other marriagesMarriage should be legally defined as a union between one man and one woman
AnswerSame-sex marriage is a fundamental right that should be fully protected and treated identically to other marriages
AI summary Angela Alsobrooks supported Maryland's marriage equality law in 2012 and has pledged to continue to stand up for the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans, including the right to marry, and opposes efforts to undermine equality. (paraphrased — not a direct quote) source ↗ · as of 2026-06-18 Affirmative Actionno data
Such considerations should be actively used to expand diversity and remedy past discriminationRace and ethnicity should never be considered in admissions or hiring decisions
Privatizing Veteran Healthcareno data
Keep all veteran care within an expanded, fully government-run VA health system and limit outside referralsShift most veteran care to the private sector, with the government primarily paying private providers
Tariffs (General Approach)no data
Eliminate most tariffs to lower prices and expand free tradeApply high tariffs across the board to prioritize domestic manufacturing and economic independence
Balancing Tax Increases vs Spending Cutsno data
Close gaps almost entirely by raising taxes, especially on high earners and corporations, with little to no spending reductionClose gaps almost entirely through spending cuts, while reducing taxes wherever possible
Wealth Taxno data
Yes, levy a broad annual wealth tax with meaningful rates to reduce concentration of wealthNo, an annual wealth tax is unworkable and discourages saving and investment
Government Regulation Overallno data
Expand regulation significantly to protect consumers, workers, and the environment.Sharply cut regulations and require strict cost-benefit limits on new rules.
Government Secrecy vs Transparencyno data
Default to disclosure, classifying only narrow material and declassifying aggressively over timePrioritize secrecy by default, giving agencies wide authority to withhold security-related information
Private School Vouchersno data
Prohibit using public funds for private school tuition and keep money in public schoolsProvide universal vouchers or education savings accounts usable at any school
Universal Healthcareno data
Establish a single, government-run health plan that covers everyone and replaces private insuranceRely on the private market and individual choice, with minimal government involvement in coverage
Prescription Drug Prices2.5/10inferred · 80%
Have the government set or cap drug prices directly to guarantee affordabilityLeave prices to the market and rely on private negotiation to control costs
AnswerEmpower public programs to negotiate prices broadly and import lower-cost drugs
AI summary Angela Alsobrooks supports expanding the ability for the federal government to negotiate prescription drug prices and has introduced the Affordable Inhalers and Nebulizers Act to reduce the cost of asthma medications. (paraphrased — not a direct quote) source ↗ · as of 2026-06-18 Overall Gun Laws0/10inferred · 90%
Much stricter, with broad new limits on sales, ownership, and firearm typesMuch looser, treating firearm access as a strongly protected right
AnswerMuch stricter, with broad new limits on sales, ownership, and firearm types
AI summary Angela Alsobrooks believes current gun laws are inadequate and advocates for essential gun safety legislation including universal background checks, closing the gun show loophole, banning military-style weapons and bump stocks, and implementing red flag laws. (paraphrased — not a direct quote) source ↗ · as of 2026-06-18 Abortion (Overall)0/10inferred · 90%
Legal in all cases as a personal medical decisionIllegal in nearly all cases to protect unborn life
AnswerLegal in all cases as a personal medical decision
AI summary Angela Alsobrooks opposes restrictions on abortions, describing the decision as a 'family decision for a woman, a family, and her doctor,' and has pledged to co-sponsor the Women's Health Protection Act to establish federal legal protection for abortion access. (paraphrased — not a direct quote) source ↗ · as of 2026-06-18 Carbon Taxno data
Adopt a high, rising carbon tax to sharply cut emissions, with rebates to householdsReject any carbon tax and address emissions through innovation rather than pricing
Climate Change (Overall)2.5/10inferred · 90%
Treat climate change as a top national emergency requiring sweeping, immediate actionMake climate change a low priority and avoid policies that restrict industry or raise costs
AnswerMake climate change a high priority with strong, sustained policy commitments
AI summary Angela Alsobrooks believes urgent action is necessary to address the climate crisis, supports President Biden's efforts including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act, and as County Executive, set targets to reduce emissions by half before 2030 and achieve net zero by 2045. (paraphrased — not a direct quote) source ↗ · as of 2026-06-18 Universal Basic Incomeno data
Establish a generous universal basic income large enough to cover basic living costs for everyoneOppose any basic income and rely on work, markets, and private opportunity to support people
Federal Minimum Wage0/10inferred · 90%
Raise the federal minimum wage substantially and index it to rise with the cost of livingEliminate or freeze the federal minimum wage and let the market set pay
AnswerRaise the federal minimum wage substantially and index it to rise with the cost of living
AI summary Angela Alsobrooks advocates for raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour federally and believes any increase should be indexed to inflation. (paraphrased — not a direct quote) source ↗ · as of 2026-06-18 Electoral Collegeno data
Replace the Electoral College with a direct national popular votePreserve the current winner-take-all Electoral College system unchanged
Voter ID Lawsno data
Require no ID; allow voting on signature or affirmation of identityRequire strict government-issued photo ID for all voters with few exceptions
Public Transportation Fundingno data
Dramatically increase public subsidies to expand service and make transit free or nearly free for all ridersMinimize public funding and let transit operate on fares or shift to private operators