Gubernatorial campaign websites: on Civil Rights


Michael Morgan: Equality should not depend on who you love, how you identify

Full equality should not depend on who you love or how you identify. LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. No employer should be able to discriminate against someone because of their sexual identity or orientation. Gender-affirming health care is a determination that parents, their children, and medical professionals should make... NOT politicians.
Source: 2024 North Carolina: MorganForGovernor.com(campaign website) Oct 12, 2023

Andy Wells: Supports Supreme Court ruling overturning Affirmative Action

Question: What's your take on the two recent Supreme Court rulings?

Answer: "The Court's rulings on 'Affirmative Action' and 'Freedom of Religion' were right. I support both."

Source: 2024 North Carolina Governor campaign website AndyWells.com Nov 3, 2023

Mike Braun: There only two genders; no biological males in girls' sports

We need to protect our children by making sure divisive theories like CRT or discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity have no place in our public schools. Indiana state laws should reinforce the simple truth that there are only two genders, biological males should not be allowed to compete in girls' sports, and "gender affirming care" should be banned for minors.
Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website MikeBraunForIndiana Oct 24, 2023

Bob Ferguson: Won case guaranteeing rights for same-sex couples

He personally argued the Arlene's Flowers case before the Washington State Supreme Court after a flower shop owner refused to sell flowers to a same-sex couple for their wedding. He won the case in a 9-0 decision, guaranteeing same-sex couples the same rights as opposite sex couples in the marketplace.
Source: 2024 Washington Governor campaign website BobFerguson.com Nov 29, 2023

Jay Ashcroft: Banning biological males from women's sports is a priority

While the legislature did pass a ban on biological males competing in women's sports, they allowed it to expire in four years. As the father of a young daughter, I testified before the legislature for a permanent ban because I think every female deserves to have their rights and opportunities protected. As Governor this will be a priority.
Source: 2024 Gubernatorial campaign website AshcroftForMissouri.com Dec 4, 2023

Curtis Hill: Will end radical transgender athletic policies

As attorney general, Curtis stood up to Indianapolis bureaucrats and prohibited the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles from allowing Hoosiers to choose any gender besides male or female on their driver's license. Curtis will end radical transgender athletic policies that allow men to compete in women's sports and fight to keep biological men out of women's bathrooms and locker rooms.
Source: 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial campaign website CurtisHill.com Dec 19, 2023

Phil Lyman: Supports consenting adults, opposes gender indoctrination

Phil supports and promotes individual rights including the rights of consenting adults to choose their lifestyle, but standing firmly against actions that harm children, including gender indoctrination, hormone therapy, and gender mutilation. No men in women's locker rooms or boys in girls' sports.
Source: 2024 Utah Gubernatorial campaign website LymanForUtah.com Dec 21, 2023

Bob Ferguson: Strongest civil rights division fighting discrimination

Standing Up for Our Civil Rights: Bob formed the Wing Luke Civil Rights Division in the Washington Attorney General's Office -- and it's now the strongest civil rights division in the country fighting discrimination. He personally argued the Arlene's Flowers case before the Washington State Supreme Court after a flower shop owner refused to sell flowers to a same-sex couple for their wedding. He won the case in a 9-0 decision, guaranteeing same-sex couples the same rights as opposite sex couples in the marketplace. Bob successfully stood up to illegal discrimination against pregnant individuals in the workplace, women agricultural workers facing sexual harassment, disabled veterans, and DREAMers.
Source: 2024 Washington Governor campaign website BobFerguson.com Jun 6, 2024

Esther Charlestin: Co-chairs the State of Vermont's Commission on Women

As she pursued her career, taking on diverse roles in higher ed and in the public school system, she ran a successful campaign for the Middlebury Selectboard. In 2023, she received a Leahy Award for exceptional leadership in the community. She currently co-chairs the State of Vermont's Commission on Women, a role that reflects Esther's dedication to creating a just and equitable world, where every voice is heard and respected.
Source: 2024 Vermont Gubernatorial campaign website EstherForVT.com Jun 12, 2024

Jennifer McCormick: Support for women and minority-owned businesses

We will identify and reduce administrative barriers to business formation while increasing access to goal support and resources for women and minority-owned businesses, fostering a conducive environment for entrepreneurship and innovation.

We will foster economic inclusivity by promoting equality in the workforce, business ownership, and procurement practices, ensuring that all Hoosiers have equal access to economic opportunities and prosperity.

Source: 2024 Indiana Governor campaign website McCormickForGov.com Jun 10, 2024

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Candidates and political leaders on Civil Rights:

Retired Senate as of Jan. 2015:
GA:Chambliss(R)
IA:Harkin(D)
MI:Levin(D)
MT:Baucus(D)
NE:Johanns(R)
OK:Coburn(R)
SD:Johnson(D)
WV:Rockefeller(D)

Resigned from 113th House:
AL-1:Jo Bonner(R)
FL-19:Trey Radel(R)
LA-5:Rod Alexander(R)
MA-5:Ed Markey(D)
MO-9:Jo Ann Emerson(R)
NC-12:Melvin Watt(D)
SC-1:Tim Scott(R)
Retired House to run for Senate or Governor:
AR-4:Tom Cotton(R)
GA-1:Jack Kingston(R)
GA-10:Paul Broun(R)
GA-11:Phil Gingrey(R)
HI-1:Colleen Hanabusa(D)
IA-1:Bruce Braley(D)
LA-6:Bill Cassidy(R)
ME-2:Mike Michaud(D)
MI-14:Gary Peters(D)
MT-0:Steve Daines(R)
OK-5:James Lankford(R)
PA-13:Allyson Schwartz(D)
TX-36:Steve Stockman(R)
WV-2:Shelley Capito(R)
Retired House as of Jan. 2015:
AL-6:Spencer Bachus(R)
AR-2:Tim Griffin(R)
CA-11:George Miller(D)
CA-25:Howard McKeon(R)
CA-33:Henry Waxman(D)
CA-45:John Campbell(R)
IA-3:Tom Latham(R)
MN-6:Michele Bachmann(R)
NC-6:Howard Coble(R)
NC-7:Mike McIntyre(D)
NJ-3:Jon Runyan(R)
NY-4:Carolyn McCarthy(D)
NY-21:Bill Owens(D)
PA-6:Jim Gerlach(R)
UT-4:Jim Matheson(D)
VA-8:Jim Moran(D)
VA-10:Frank Wolf(R)
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