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U.S. SENATE

Tina Smith

DemocratMinnesotaOutgoing · currently serving

Sworn into the Senate on Source ↗

What they said 12

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (12)Campaign (12)
Campaign position · Original date not established
Civil rights & justice

Seek accountability for officers involved in George Floyd’s murder

AI-assisted summary

Tina calls for accountability for all officers involved in George Floyd’s murder. She also says the country should confront disparities in opportunity affecting Black, Brown, and Indigenous people and take action in response, without naming particular reforms.

Context: The statement does not specify the accountability process or the reforms intended to address disparities.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Immigration

Prioritize dignity in immigration policy

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Tina Smith supports an immigration system that reflects the country’s values and needs and prioritizes the dignity of people seeking opportunity in the United States. She also describes immigrant neighbors and friends as strengthening Minnesota’s communities.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Veterans

Ensure veterans can access earned benefits

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Tina Smith is committed to ensuring that people who served in the armed forces receive and can access the benefits they earned. She presents caring for veterans as a solemn duty.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Education

Make education affordable and accessible

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Tina Smith supports making education affordable and accessible to everyone, viewing it as a driver of opportunity. Her campaign position applies broadly to education and does not specify a particular level or policy mechanism.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Healthcare

Fight for affordable health care

AI-assisted summary

Tina says she is committed to fighting for affordable, high-quality health care for every Minnesota family. She frames the goal as ensuring people do not have to choose between paying for care and buying food.

Context: The statement does not specify a health care plan or policy mechanism.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Economy, taxes & work

Rebuild American manufacturing and the medical supply chain

AI-assisted summary

Tina supports rebuilding American manufacturing and building an American medical supply chain. She links these efforts to rebuilding the middle class and says workers and small businesses need access to resources during the country’s difficult economic period.

Context: The statement does not identify specific programs, funding, or eligibility rules.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Energy & environment

Address climate change and protect the environment

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Tina Smith calls for action on climate change, protection of the country’s national treasures, and resistance to efforts by the administration to roll back environmental policies she considers responsible. These are stated priorities; she does not identify specific climate or conservation measures.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Civil rights & justice

Defend LGBTQ+ equality

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Tina Smith supports defending progress toward LGBTQ+ equality and addressing continuing injustices faced by LGBTQ+ Americans. She frames this as part of ensuring every American is treated with dignity and respect.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Government & elections

Reform campaign finance to curb special-interest influence

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Tina Smith supports ending the influence of corporate special interests and dark money on politicians. She presents reform of the campaign finance system as necessary to building an economy that works for everyone.

Context: The specific reforms are not described.

Campaign position · Original date not established
Economy, taxes & work

Support fair trade tailored to different circumstances

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Tina Smith supports fair trade and rejects applying a single approach to every trade situation. She identifies trade as important to Minnesota’s economy, but does not specify particular rules or agreements.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.