Janet Mills in CampusElect.org 2018 Gubernatorial coverage


On Civil Rights: Proud that Maine was first to vote for gay marriage

Gay Marriage: Support gay marriage?

Mills: Yes. Proud that ME voters were first state to approve marriage equality at the ballot box.

Moody: Not personally. "Marriage is one man & one woman." Opposed marriage equality law, but in 2010 campaign, said he would "respect the will of voters."

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Maine Governor race Nov 1, 2018

On Drugs: Legalize recreational marijuana and bring in millions

Marijuana: Support ME's 2016 ballot initiative that legalized recreational marijuana use?

Mills: Yes. Properly implemented, could "bring millions into our state economy, create jobs, and end unjust & costly war on drugs."

Moody: Opposes, part of corrupt initiative process that led him to run for office. Can't test impairment, so legalization is a liability for employers.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Maine Governor race Nov 1, 2018

On Government Reform: Undisclosed political money is corrosive to democracy

Campaign Finance: Support Citizens United decision, allowing unlimited political donations from corporations & unions?

Mills: No. Allowing untold, undisclosed money into our politics is corrosive to democracy. Overturn Citizens United.

Moody: No position found.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Maine Governor race Nov 1, 2018

On Gun Control: Ban bump stocks and high-capacity magazine

Gun Control: Support more restrictive gun control legislation? Restrict semi-automatic weapons?

Mills: Yes. Ban bump stocks and high-capacity magazines. Spent career fighting for sensible gun safety laws, including related to domestic violence.

Moody: No. Supports ME Constitution's statement that right to keep and bear arms "shall never be questioned."

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Maine Governor race Nov 1, 2018

On Jobs: Raise minimum wage to $12 by 2020

Minimum Wage: Raise the minimum wage above the current $7.25/hour?

Mills: Yes. Preserve recent increase passed by voters, to $12/hr by 2020.

Moody: No. Roll back recent increase. This is among the initiatives he opposed.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Maine Governor race Nov 1, 2018

On Technology: Loss of net neutrality is a giveaway to huge corporations

Net Neutrality: Support requiring internet providers to provide equal access to all users?

Mills: Yes. "Rollback of net neutrality is a transparent giveaway to a few huge corporations."

Moody: Unknown.

Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Maine Governor race Nov 1, 2018

The above quotations are from CampusElect.org 2018 Campus Election Engagement Project.
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