Dated, sourced statements and votes, and how they have changed.
0Position changes0 reversals1 unclear
None found in the statements reviewed below.
Reviewed 2026-10-19: news search for reported position changes (same depth for both major candidates in the race). 2026-10-20: weekly refresh news search (same depth for both major candidates in the race).
Statements or votes that appear at odds on the same issue but are not a clear contradiction. Shown for transparency; not included in the change count.
Earlier (Statement, Jun 2020): “I believe that we do need to defund the police insofar as defunding the police is disinvesting in the means of incarcerating someone or killing them on the streets, and investing more in the means of educating and empowering, engaging communities.” FactCheck.org, Oct 8, 2026
Later (Statement, Jul 2026): “If we want really good law enforcement, we have to increase the amount of funds that we put into things like recruitment and retention and retirement” FactCheck.org, Oct 8, 2026
Why unclear: The 2020 remark was qualified ("insofar as") and described shifting money from some police functions to other services; the 2026 remarks back more money for police recruitment, retention and retirement. Not clearly the same question (overall police budgets vs. specific workforce funding).
His campaign told FactCheck.org he does not support defunding the police.
Quotes are as reported by each linked source. Sources checked Oct 19, 2026; weekly refresh Oct 20, 2026.
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