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Andrew Yang
Founder of the Forward Party; 2020 Democratic presidential candidate.
Latest move
No major news found in the last 7 days.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."
en.wikipedia.org ↗ · Aug 2026
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
Immigration
Proposed a long-term residency tier letting registered undocumented immigrants work here, with a path to citizenship in 18 years.
Expand pathwaysStricter limits
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
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
transcripts.cnn.com ↗ · Feb 2026 · ontheissues.org ↗ Apr 2019
Crime & safety
Would reduce incarceration over time and shift drug policy away from punishment and towards treatment.
Reform-focusedEnforcement-focused
Education
Says "There are excellent charter schools and terrible charter schools" and "We should just be pro-excellent school."
More public fundingMore school choice
the74million.org ↗ · Apr 2021 · ontheissues.org ↗ Apr 2019
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
digital-release.newsnationnow.com ↗ · Apr 2025 · ballotpedia.org ↗ May 2019
Guns
Proposed a stringent licensing system for gun ownership with a 5-year renewal requirement.
Stricter gun lawsProtect gun rights
AI & technology
Says the country must prepare for AI displacing workers.
More regulationFewer rules
transcripts.cnn.com ↗ · Feb 2026 · ontheissues.org ↗ Jul 2019
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