Endorsements

Carl Sciortino

Kuchinich endorsed Carl Sciortino in the special election in Massachusetts' 5th Congressional District on October 9, 2013.

“The people of this district have a real opportunity to elect not just a worthy successor to Sen. (Edward) Markey but someone who’s been tested in the Massachusetts legislature on a wide range of social and economic issues, which resonate at a national level,” Kucinich said in his endorsement.

Campaign themes

On his 2012 campaign website, Kucinich outlined his policy platform and campaign themes. The following are selections from his platform:

• Jobs and the Economy: "We have a critical opportunity to create jobs and restore our crumbling infrastructure in the creation of a new WPA - rebuilding America's roads, bridges, water systems, sewer systems, mass transit systems, hospitals, universities, libraries and more with an eco-sustainable focus. In the WGA, Works Green Administration, government will become an engine for sustainability and environmental restoration. We can create millions of new jobs incentivizing the designing, engineering, manufacturing, installation and maintenance of millions of wind and solar micro-technologies and insulation in tens of millions of American homes, businesses and industries, reducing our utility bills, our environmental impact and our reliance on carbon and nuclear-based energy."

• War or Peace: "Dennis led the effort in challenging the Bush Administration's march toward war in Iraq and its policy of invasion and occupation of Afghanistan. He organized a strongly bipartisan effort to try to stop the unconstitutional, unwanted, expensive war of choice in Libya. Of all the Democratic and Republican attempts to end the war, Dennis’ amendment got the most votes, coming within a handful of votes from passing."

• Campaign Finance Reform: "The great challenge before us today is whether we can maintain a government of the people, by the people and for the people, or whether we will timidly accept the economic, social, and political consequences of a government of the corporations, by the corporations, and for the corporations... To save our democracy, we must turn to the document that established it. Let us renew the Constitution by amending it, requiring public financing to redeem from the perishable fires of corporate control an imperishable government of the people, by the people, and for the people."

Specific votes

Fiscal Cliff

Kucinich voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 172 Democrats who voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.

Debates

February 4, 2012

On Saturday, February 4, candidates Kaptur, Kucinich, Veysey, and Kraus participated in a debate held at Sandusky's Ebenezer Baptist Church. The debate was hosted by the NAACP. Coverage of the debate can be found here.

February 13, 2012

On Monday, February 13, Democratic candidates Kaptur, Kucinich, and Veysey participated in a debate for Time Warner Cable's Northeast Ohio Network. Coverage of the debate can be found here.

February 20, 2012

On Monday, February 20, Democratic candidates Kaptur, Kucinich, and Veysey participated in a debate hosted by the City Club of Cleveland. Coverage of the debate can be found here. Full audio of the debate can be found here.

February 22, 2012

On Wednesday, Democratic candidates Kaptur, Kucinich, and Veysey participated in a debate hosted by the Coalition for Hispanic/Latino Issues & Progress (CHIP). Full video of the debate can be found here.

February 23, 2012

On Thursday, February 23, the Sandusky Register hosted a debate featuring the District 9 Democratic candidates. Full video of the debate can be found here.

Polls

Primary endorsements

Political positions

Recent votes in Congress

The website OpenCongress tracks each representative's Congressional votes. Dennis Kucinich's most recent votes can be found here.

Public statement fact checking

The website PolitiFact fact checks statements made by and about each representative. Dennis Kucinich's profile can be found here.

Campaign Media

2012

Due to redistricting, Kucinich ran in the 2012 election for Ohio's 9th Congressional District. Kucinich lost to fellow incumbent Rep. Marcy Kaptur in the Democratic Party primary on March 6, 2012.

Primary news

Politico: Top 5 ugliest battles

Politico has named the 9th District primary race one of the five ugliest in the nation. Also named were IL-16, PA-12, CA-30, and NJ-9.

Kaptur ad implies Kucinich cozy with Dimora

Kaptur has released a radio ad citing Kucinich's praise for former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora. Dimora is currently facing federal racketeering charges. Kucinich has called the ad, "despicable in its dishonesty and innuendo." Further coverage of the ad can be found here.

Kucinich accuses Kaptur of sign theft

Kucinich has accused the Kaptur campaign of an "aggressive, illegal sign removal operation" targeting his supporter's yard signs. Kaptur's campaign has called the allegations, "silly." Further coverage of the sign allegations can be found here.

2010

On November 2, 2010, Kucinich won election to the United States House of Representatives. He defeated Peter J. Corrigan and Jeff Goggins in the general election.

2008

On November 4, 2008, Kucinich won election to the United States House of Representatives. He defeated Jim Trakas and Paul Conroy in the general election.

2006

On November 7, 2006, Kucinich won election to the United States House of Representatives. He defeated Michael D. Dovilla in the general election.

2004

On November 2, 2004, Kucinich won election to the United States House of Representatives. He defeated Edward Fitzpatrick Herman and Barbara Anne Ferris in the general election.

2002

On November 5, 2002, Kucinich won election to the United States House of Representatives. He defeated Jon A. Heben and Judy Locy in the general election.

2000

On November 7, 2000, Kucinich won election to the United States House of Representatives. He defeated Bill Smith and Ron Petrie in the general election.

1998

On November 3, 1998, Kucinich won election to the United States House of Representatives. He defeated Joe Slovenec in the general election.

1996

On November 5, 1996, Kucinich won election to the United States House of Representatives. He defeated Martin R. Hoke and Robert B. Iverson in the general election.