Positions
Creating Jobs and Strengthening our Economy
Tim Kaine knows that our economy is strongest when workers and families have access to good-paying jobs, higher wages, and the skills to succeed and get ahead. When Tim was Governor, Virginia was ranked the best state for business. As Senator, he’s working to ensure that every Virginia family has a fair shot at the American dream. He strongly believes Virginia has the best workforce in the country, and has authored bipartisan legislation to give Virginia workers even more tools to succeed.
Protecting Reproductive Rights
Right now, women are facing threats to reproductive freedom around the country with new draconian abortion restrictions and extremist legislatures plotting to rip away even more reproductive rights following the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Virginia is the last state in the South without an extreme abortion ban – and Tim Kaine is fighting in the U.S. Senate to stand up for women across the country so they can make their own health care decisions without interference from out-of-touch politicians.
Making Health Care More Affordable
Tim is standing up for access to quality, affordable health care for every Virginian. That’s why he is working to lower health care costs and protect health care coverage for Virginians as a member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee.
Securing The Border
Tim has voted for nearly $300 billion for border security to stop the flow of illicit drugs and weapons into the U.S., address humanitarian needs at the border, and keep Virginians safe. He supports the bipartisan border security bill – the best bill in decades to secure the border – and will work with anyone willing to provide law enforcement with the tools they have been asking for to protect us.
Ratings
Scores from interest groups and advocacy organizations based on voting record and public positions.
ACLU
Planned Parenthood
American Conservative Union
Heritage Action for America
National Rifle Association
Political Experience
Senate
United States · 2012 - present
Governor
Virginia · 2006 - 2010
Lieutenant Governor
Virginia · 2002 - 2006
Mayor
Richmond, VA · 1998 - 2001
City Council
Richmond, VA · 1995 - 1998
Education
Harvard University
Doctor of Law · 1983
University of Missouri
Economics · 1979
