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Andrew Yang

Forward Party · Hasn't ruled it out

Founder of the Forward Party; 2020 Democratic presidential candidate.

Latest move

Wrote that Election Day was "a blue tsunami, with the polling underestimating the strength of the anti-Trump vote." blog.andrewyang.com ↗ · Nov 4

Are they running in 2028?

Did not rule out another run in August 2026, saying "if there are pieces in place."

Where Andrew Yang stands

12 of 12 issues have a clear enough record to place on our scale. Dates show how recent each source is, and older statements may not reflect current views.

Cost of living

Backed a $1,000-per-month Freedom Dividend for every adult.
More gov. supportMore free market
fortune.com ↗ · Feb 2026 · ontheissues.org ↗ Apr 2019

Health care

Says he supports "the spirit of Medicare for All" but that "eliminating private insurance for millions of Americans is not a realistic strategy."
Public optionPrivate choice
foxnews.com ↗ · Feb 2020 · Older source · digital-release.thehill.com ↗ Dec 2019

Immigration

Proposed a long-term residency tier letting registered undocumented immigrants work here, with a path to citizenship in 18 years.
Expand pathwaysStricter limits
pbs.org ↗ · Dec 2019 · Older source · digital-release.thehill.com ↗ Aug 2019

Abortion

Says of abortion that "it should completely be up to the woman and her doctor and the state should not be intervening all the way through pregnancy."
Protect accessRestrict access
citylimits.org ↗ · Feb 2020 · Older source · pbs.org ↗ Dec 2019

Taxes

Says the U.S. should take up an AI executive's suggestion to tax AI companies and distribute the gains through something like a universal basic income.
Fund programsCut taxes

Crime & safety

Would reduce incarceration over time and shift drug policy away from punishment and towards treatment.
Reform-focusedEnforcement-focused
ballotpedia.org ↗ · Aug 2019 · Older source · ontheissues.org ↗ Mar 2019

Education

Says "There are excellent charter schools and terrible charter schools" and "We should just be pro-excellent school."
More public fundingMore school choice

Climate & energy

Plan aimed for a 100% renewable electric grid by 2035 and a fully green economy by 2049, relying partly on nuclear power.
Faster clean-energy shiftPrioritize energy costs
digital-release.thehill.com ↗ · Aug 2019 · Older source · washingtontimes.com ↗ Aug 2019 · 2020.yang2020.com ↗ Aug 2019

Foreign policy

Backed NATO and other alliances and proposed repealing the post-9/11 authorization for military force.
More engaged abroadFocus at home
pbs.org ↗ · Dec 2019 · Older source

Trade & tariffs

Doubted that 2025 tariffs would reshore manufacturing, saying CEOs "are just cutting investment, they're laying people off."
Open tradeTariffs to protect industry

Guns

Proposed a stringent licensing system for gun ownership with a 5-year renewal requirement.
Stricter gun lawsProtect gun rights
2020.yang2020.com ↗ · Aug 2019 · Older source · washingtontimes.com ↗ Aug 2019

AI & technology

Says the country must prepare for AI displacing workers.
More regulationFewer rules
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