U.S. Presidential Candidates Voter Guide
Learn about the Presidential candidates’ stances on key issues.
The following voter guide walks you through key issues and the positions of Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Jo Jorgensen. Or check out more RTVAF Voter Guides
The President is the head of our country’s executive branch, which is the highest office in the country. The presidential race that determines the next president is held every four years. As a co-equal branch of government, the President signs or vetoes bills passed by Congress and, with their Cabinet, implements and oversees the implementation of those laws. The President is also responsible for nominating federal judges, including to the Supreme Court. They are elected for 4-year terms.
Where They Stand…
Joe Biden
Democrat
Donald Trump
Republican
Jo Jorgensen
Libertarian
Voting Rights and Democracy Reform
Do you support efforts to expand voting rights and access to democracy?
Joe Biden: Yes
Donald Trump: No
Jo Jorgensen: N/A
Racial Justice and Criminal Justice Reform
Do you support policies that will advance racial justice?
Joe Biden: Yes
Donald Trump: No
Jo Jorgensen: No
Do you support efforts to reform the criminal justice system?
Joe Biden: Yes
Donald Trump: No
Jo Jorgensen: Yes
Do you support efforts to decriminalize and/or legalize marijuana usage for those over the age of 18?
Joe Biden: Yes
Donald Trump: No
Jo Jorgensen: Yes
Climate Change
Do you support efforts to advance a clean energy agenda and combat the effects of man-made climate change?
Joe Biden: Yes
Donald Trump: No
Jo Jorgensen: No
Student Debt
Do you support efforts to make college more affordable for all students and ease the debt burden for graduates?
Joe Biden: Yes
Donald Trump: No
Jo Jorgensen: No
Economic Opportunity
Do you support raising the minimum wage?
Joe Biden: Yes
Donald Trump: No
Jo Jorgensen: No
LGBTQ+ Equality
Do you support equal rights and protections for LGBTQ+ people?
Joe Biden: Yes
Donald Trump: No
Jo Jorgensen: Yes
Gun Violence
Do you support common-sense gun violence prevention measures, such as background checks and limits on high-capacity magazines?
Joe Biden: Yes
Donald Trump: No
Jo Jorgensen: No
Health Care Access and Affordability
Do you support affordable and accessible health care coverage as a right for all Americans and commit to maintaining protections for pre-existing conditions?
Joe Biden: Yes
Donald Trump: No
Jo Jorgensen: No
Do you support a woman’s right to quality, affordable healthcare, which includes access to comprehensive contraception and abortion-related care?
Joe Biden: Yes
Donald Trump: No
Jo Jorgensen: No
Coronavirus Response
Do you support a stronger federal response to the coronavirus, including widespread testing and long-term economic relief to those struggling financially during the pandemic?
Joe Biden: Yes
Donald Trump: No
Jo Jorgensen: No
Immigration Reform
Do you support a comprehensive immigration reform agenda that includes an end to inhumane detention policies and a path to citizenship?
Joe Biden: Yes
Donald Trump: No
Jo Jorgensen: No
Endorsements
To show which candidates are champions for the issues you care about, we’ve listed the endorsements each candidate has received from Rock the Vote Action Fund partners that are progressive movement leaders on the above issue areas. These key partners include Planned Parenthood Votes, NARAL Pro-Choice America, Human Rights Campaign PAC, Moms Demand Action / Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, League of Conservation Voters Action Fund, Latino Victory Fund, NextGen America, Voto Latino, Color of Change PAC, as well as any of their state affiliates.
Joe Biden
Democrat
Planned Parenthood Votes
NARAL Pro-Choice America
Moms Demand Action / Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund
Human Rights Campaign PAC
NextGen America
League of Conservation Voters Action Fund
Voto Latino
Latino Victory Fund
Color of Change PAC
Donald Trump
Republican
Jo Jorgensen
Libertarian
Methodology
To determine the candidates’ stances on the above issues, Rock the Vote Action Fund researched their websites, public statements, debate performances, and voting records. When too little or no information was available on a topic, we listed “N/A” for “Not available.” If a candidate’s record or statements were mixed on an issue, we used our best judgment to classify their overall position to provide the clearest picture to young voters about who will stand up and be an advocate on the issues important to them.