We rate representation

Stance is an open-source project to promote political representation.

Stance gives its users a short political survey (available below) to gauge their positions on flagship political topics. Using your responses to the survey, we rate how well U.S. legislators represent you on a consistent ten-point scale. Read our mission →

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The Survey

Stance's survey is designed to guage your position on flagship political topics. Read about the issues we selected and why →

Political Affiliation

What is your political affiliation?

Republican

Democrat

Independent

Should Americans have the right to bear arms?

Yes, Americans should be able to own any guns/weapons.

Yes, but assault rifles/military-grade weapons should be banned.

Yes, any guns/weapons but with thorough background checks and regulations.

No, Americans should not be able to own any guns.

Are you pro-choice or pro-life?

Pro-life

Pro-life, but in extenuating circumstances abortion is ethical

Pro choice

Federal Minimum Wage

Should we increase the minimum wage?

The federal minimum wage should be $10 or higher

The federal minimum wage should be under $10, but higher than $7.25

The federal minimum wage should be $7.25 or lower

There should be no federal minimum wage

Should all Americans receive universal, government-sanctioned healthcare?

Yes. Healthcare is a human right

Yes, but private healthcare should still be an option

Yes, but private healthcare should be the primary choice for Americans

No. We should keep healthcare completely privatized

Do you believe the Earth is warming?

Yes

Yes, but it does not need to be addressed

No

I cannot be certain

Is global warming being accelerated by human behaivors?

Yes

No

I cannot be certain

The Earth is not warming

Border Security

To what extent should America restrict its borders?

We should allow as many immigrants as possible to legally enter the country

We should allow a limited number of immigrants to legally enter the country

We should build a concrete barrier along the southern border to restrict immigration

Is the Death Penalty ethical?

Yes

No

I cannot be certain