Issues
I’m Alex Scheel, a proud Democratic Socialist who believes that government should work for working people, not corporations or the ultra-wealthy.
We live in the richest country in history, yet millions of Americans struggle to afford healthcare, housing, and other basic necessities while wealth becomes increasingly concentrated at the top. I believe everyone deserves access to quality healthcare, affordable housing, a living wage, and an economy that puts people before corporate profits.
As an anti-war combat veteran, I have seen the human cost of war firsthand. I am committed to ending imperialist wars, investing in our communities instead of military profiteering, and building a future where our government prioritizes peace, opportunity, and prosperity for all.
Join me in the fight to put People Over Profit.
American tax dollars should never be used to support the killing of civilians.
I believe the Israeli government is committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza, and the United States must end its military support. I support ending arms sales to Israel and using economic pressure, including boycott, divestment, and sanctions, to push for accountability and lasting peace. I will never accept money from AIPAC because my loyalty is to the people I represent—not special interests.
Working people should not be forced to pay the price for another endless war.
The Trump administration's military actions alongside Israel have escalated a devastating conflict that has killed thousands of Iranian civilians and increased instability across the region. As fuel and fertilizer prices rise, families here at home are paying the cost while billions of taxpayer dollars are spent overseas. As a combat veteran, I know the human cost of war. I will fight to end this conflict and invest those resources in housing, healthcare, education, and good-paying jobs here at home.
Housing is a human right, not a commodity for Wall Street investors.
Working families deserve safe, clean, affordable homes, yet rents continue to rise while wages struggle to keep up. This has become a catastrophe. I will fight to repeal the Faircloth Amendment, fully fund permanently affordable social housing and strengthen tenant protections. I support and have canvassed for the Safe Homes for All Initiative, which is a priority campaign of Tacoma Democratic Socialists of America. I also support banning private equity firms from purchasing single-family homes and taxing vacant housing hoarded by investors.
Healthcare is a human right, not a privilege tied to employment or income.
No one should go bankrupt because they got sick or lose a loved one because they couldn't afford treatment. I support Medicare for All to guarantee comprehensive healthcare for every American while lowering costs for families. I have also signed the Patients Over Profits pledge because I believe healthcare decisions should be made by patients and doctors—not insurance company lobbyists.
Every person deserves the freedom to make decisions about their own body without government interference.
I support protecting abortion access by restoring the protections of Roe v. Wade into federal law. I will also stand with LGBTQIA+ Americans, especially transgender people who have become the target of political attacks, and will always defend equal rights, dignity, and bodily autonomy for everyone.
Immigrants have always strengthened our communities and helped build this country.
Every person deserves to be treated with dignity and humanity, regardless of where they were born. I support creating clear and accessible pathways to citizenship while ending cruel immigration policies that separate families and terrorize communities. ICE has become an agency with enormous power and little accountability, and I support replacing it with a humane immigration system rooted in justice and due process.
Climate change is the greatest long-term threat facing our planet, and we cannot afford half measures.
We need bold action that creates millions of union jobs while transitioning to clean energy and protecting our air, water, and forests. I support the Green New Deal because working people should lead the fight against climate change—not bear the costs of inaction while corporations continue to profit.
As a combat veteran, I rely on the Department of Veterans Affairs for my healthcare.
I know firsthand how important the VA is for millions of veterans and their families. I oppose efforts to privatize the VA because they would weaken care and leave veterans behind. I will fight to fully fund, strengthen, and expand the VA so every veteran receives the care and benefits they earned through their service.
A handful of massive technology corporations hold too much power over our economy, our democracy, and our personal data.
Artificial intelligence should improve people's lives, not eliminate jobs or deepen inequality. At the same time, enormous data centers are placing growing demands on our energy grid and clean water supplies. I will fight for strong regulation that protects workers, consumers, privacy, and the environment before these industries are allowed to expand unchecked.
Our democracy should belong to working people, not billionaires, corporations, or special interests.
Corporate money has corrupted both major parties and left ordinary Americans without a real voice in Washington. I will fight to overturn Citizens United, ban corporate PAC money, reject foreign influence, and ensure elected officials answer to voters instead of wealthy donors.