Federal
U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 3
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.
Taxes & budget
Megan WingfieldDemocratic
No documented position found.
Thomas A. LoeckenIndependent
- Proposes paying for infrastructure by scaling back defense contractors
- Opposes the Republican tax bill Guthrie voted for
S. Brett GuthrieRepublican
- Voted for a stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdownIn office
Public safety
Megan WingfieldDemocratic
No documented position found.
Thomas A. LoeckenIndependent
- Opposes funding a wall on the southern border
S. Brett GuthrieRepublican
- Co-sponsored the GUARD Act against fraud targeting seniorsIn office
- Supported House bills targeting fentanyl and illicit pill pressesIn office
- Voted for the FY2027 National Defense Authorization ActIn office
Education
Megan WingfieldDemocratic
- Supports universal pre-K and affordable child care
Thomas A. LoeckenIndependent
No documented position found.
S. Brett GuthrieRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Megan WingfieldDemocratic
- Supports giving independent mechanics full access to vehicle diagnostics
- Supports raising the minimum wage and protecting union organizing
Thomas A. LoeckenIndependent
No documented position found.
S. Brett GuthrieRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Megan WingfieldDemocratic
No documented position found.
Thomas A. LoeckenIndependent
- Supports an infrastructure bill funding EVs and passenger rail
S. Brett GuthrieRepublican
- Supports making data centers pay for their own electricityIn office
Health & human services
Megan WingfieldDemocratic
- Supports universal health care and an end to medical debt
- Supports reproductive freedom and expanded contraception access
Thomas A. LoeckenIndependent
- Supports passing Medicare for All in 2027
S. Brett GuthrieRepublican
- Led a committee report on Medicare and Medicaid fraudIn office
Government & transparency
Megan WingfieldDemocratic
- Signed the U.S. Term Limits pledge for Congress
Thomas A. LoeckenIndependent
- Opposes voter ID rules that exclude driver's licenses
S. Brett GuthrieRepublican
No documented position found.
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