Michael Bahry

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says he would make ending wars and international conflicts his focus in the Senate.[1]
• Says that as an independent he could vote issue by issue and help bring Democrats and Republicans together.[1]
• Supports congressional term limits, which he says would reduce the influence of special interests.[1],[2]
• Says he would build bipartisan coalitions to make housing and energy more affordable.[2]

Background

• Theology instructor, Salve Regina University · Three years[1],[2]
• Founder, Fifty-Three: Five (nonprofit providing food and support to families and the homeless in Providence) · 2014–present[1]
• Laborer, carpenter, construction executive and commercial construction business owner, Construction industry · Dates not listed[1]
• Author, Hell Is a Bad Word (book) · Date not listed[1]

Education

• Master of Theological Studies, Providence College (2017)[1]
• M.A., Biblical Studies, Providence College (2022)[1]

Where they stand

• Foreign Policy
  Opposes the U.S. military actions in Iran and Venezuela, saying war-making power belongs to Congress; supports withdrawing the U.S. from NATO.[2],[1]
• Elections & Democracy
  Supports a constitutional amendment for congressional term limits; supports keeping the Senate filibuster.[2]
• Economy & Jobs
  Supports an automatic continuing resolution when budgets are late and withholding congressional pay during shutdowns.[2]
• Housing
  Says he would back projects that help middle- and low-income first-time buyers own single-family homes or condos.[2]
• Energy & Environment
  Supports investing in clean renewable energy instead of weapons manufacturing.[2]
• Abortion
  Describes himself as Catholic and pro-life and supports pregnancy support organizations.[1]
• Immigration
  Supports securing the border against human and drug trafficking; opposes spending on mass deportations and calls for fixing the legal immigration system.[1]

Voting record

Michael Bahry has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words