2020 ID Senate race: on Civil Rights

Jim Risch: States define marriage; Idaho prohibits same-sex

Some years ago, Congress passed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which allows states to refuse to acknowledge the laws of other states regarding same-sex unions and defined marriage as a union between one man and one woman as husband and wife. I oppose efforts to repeal that law.

As other states more liberal than Idaho expand their definitions of marriage to include same-sex unions, some fear courts will force states, like Idaho, to embrace broader definitions of marriage. At different times, a constitutional amendment on the legal definition of marriage has been proposed. Should an amendment defining marriage in the same way as DOMA come before the full Senate, I will support it.

Nancy Harris: Protect the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals

• Fighting for Justice and Equality for All
• Support disadvantaged communities
• Protect the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals
• Support the rights of indigenous peoples
• End systemic racism
• Stop profiting from poverty
• Reduce incarceration rates and end punitive bonds

Paulette Jordan: Formed Idaho Voice, non-partisan voter rights group

"I think conservatives and Democrats can align on this," Jordan said. "Neither (group) wants to promote corporations over people. It's not about being a Republican or Democrat. It's about being a good Idaho citizen." Following the 2018 election, Jordan has focused on issues and concerns raised during the gubernatorial campaign. She formed Idaho Voice, a nonpartisan organization that supports grassroots civic engagement efforts and voter rights.