Sample Questions for Debates and Voters' Guides

Sample Questions: Debates/Voters' Guides

• What are the most important challenges facing our [country/state/community], and how do you propose to address them? 

• What measures do you support to improve and secure elections and voting access in our state?

• What, if anything, [will you/should our country/state/community] do over the long term to ensure quality healthcare at an affordable cost for all? 

• What, if anything, [will you/should our country/state/community] do to control the cost of prescription drugs? 

• What, if any, steps should be taken to curb gun violence in our [country/state/community]? 

• What policies will you pursue to promote social and racial justice in our [country/state/community]? 

• What policies will you pursue to end systemic racism in our criminal justice system? 

• What measures do you support to improve and secure elections and voting access in our [country/state/community]? 

• What, if anything, should the [federal/state/local] government do to reduce the role of money in American elections? 

• What, if any, actions would you take to address the threats facing the United States due to climate change?  

• What measures would you support to reduce the effects of climate change on public health? 

• What measures would you support to reduce the US’ dependence on fossil fuels? 

• What should the [federal/state/local] government do to provide an equitable, quality public education for all children pre-K through grade 12? 

• What will you do to support a vibrant economy in our [country/state/community]?  

• How will you work to increase job opportunities for your constituents? 

• What specific steps will you take to address inequalities facing women in our [country/state/community]?  

• What is your stance on access to abortion?

• What is your position on immigration reform?  

• What steps [will you/should our nation] take to create an accessible path to citizenship? 

• What measures do you support to address national security? 

• What is the US’ responsibility in supporting international institutions such as the United Nations, NATO, and the International Criminal Court? 

• What is the appropriate US role in preventing the spread of authoritarian regimes?