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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Marco Battaglia on Civil Rights
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Libertarian candidate for governor:
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- Strongly supports same-sex marriage. (May 2018)
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Nate Boulton on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Iowa Gov:
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- Defended LGBTQ nonprofit Iowa Safe Schools. (Mar 2018)
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Chet Culver on Civil Rights
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Democrat:
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- Opposes Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
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Cathy Glasson on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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Jack Hatch on Civil Rights
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Supports civil unions and same-sex marriage. (Nov 2002)
- Affirmative action in state college & state contracts. (Nov 2002)
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Tom Hoefling on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger :
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- Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Jul 2014)
- Strongly opposes affirmative action. (Jan 2014)
- Strongly opposes same-sex marriage. (Jan 2014)
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Fred Hubbell on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for governor of Iowa:
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- Proud of Iowa's equal protection for same-sex couples. (Jun 2018)
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Rich Leopold on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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Andy McGuire on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Governor IA:
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- Conversion therapy is torture, not treatment. (Mar 2018)
- Elect women who will fight for equality. (Aug 2017)
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Jake Porter on Civil Rights
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Libertarian candidate for governor:
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- Strongly supports same-sex marriage. (May 2018)
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Kim Reynolds on Civil Rights
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Republican:
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- Same-sex marriage issue is now settled law. (Jun 2018)
- Voters should decide gay marriage, not the courts. (Nov 2010)
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Tom Vilsack on Civil Rights
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Democratic IA Governor:
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- Claimed diversity of farmers was accounting change by USDA. (Dec 2020)
- Failed to protect slaughterhouse works, help black farmers. (Dec 2020)
- Apologized for firing black woman over doctored video. (Dec 2020)
- Foreclosed on black farmers six times more than whites. (Dec 2020)
- Pushed for minority voting rights on Farm Service committees. (Dec 2020)
- Root out inequities and systemic racism in systems we govern. (Dec 2020)
- Resolved all USDA discrimination lawsuits. (Dec 2018)
- Appointed judges who said yes to gay marriage. (Jan 2015)
- 2011: Gay marriage at state level only, for now. (Dec 2011)
- Rated “B” by National Review on pro-gay issues. (Jan 2007)
- Religion is important, but no one religion should dominate. (Feb 2006)
- Hosted Governor’s Conference on LGBT Youth. (Feb 2006)
- Declared English as Iowa’s official language. (Jun 2004)
- Demand full funding to help Americans vote. (Jan 2004)
- Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
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Senate:
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Bruce Braley on Civil Rights
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (Jun 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Doug Butzier on Civil Rights
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Affirmative action is government interference in marketplace. (Sep 2014)
- Declaration's "All men are created equal" applies to gays. (Sep 2014)
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Sam Clovis on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Science on homosexuality is unsettled; behavior is a choice. (Aug 2017)
- Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Jul 2014)
- Affirmative Action is insulting and racist. (Jan 2014)
- Marriage should be between a man and a woman. (Jan 2014)
- Family begins with one man and one woman. (Nov 2013)
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Chet Culver on Civil Rights
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Democrat:
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- Opposes Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
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Joni Ernst on Civil Rights
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Sep 2014)
- Federal ban ok, but leave same-sex marriage to states. (May 2014)
- Endorsed by RightNOW Women PAC to escape "war on women". (Mar 2014)
- Marriage is a religious institution: one man and one woman. (Sep 2013)
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Tom Fiegen on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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Michael Franken on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Ignored "Don't Ask Don't Tell" as admiral; protected sailors. (May 2020)
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Kimberly Graham on Civil Rights
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- End the sub-minimum wage for individuals with disabilities. (Jan 2020)
- Expand tribal jurisdiction over sexual assault cases. (Jan 2020)
- Support federal anti-discrimination law for LGBTQ. (Jan 2020)
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Rob Hogg on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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Patty Judge on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- Strong advocate for LGBTQ rights. (Aug 2016)
- Take action to end gender discrimination in pay. (Aug 2016)
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Bob Krause on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- 67% of Millenials support gay marriage. (Nov 2015)
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Eddie Mauro on Civil Rights
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Pass a 21st century Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2020)
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Matthew Whitaker on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- My faith requires me to support traditional marriage. (Oct 2013)
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House:
Cindy Axne on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 3):
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- CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)
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Rod Blum on Civil Rights
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Republican House Member (District 1):
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- Supports barring same sex marriage(Christian Coalition rating). (Aug 2014)
- Opposes homosexual civil rights. (Aug 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
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Abby Finkenauer on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 1):
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- CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)
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Steve King on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (IA-5):
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- Gay marriage is path to socialism. (Sep 2009)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 11% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Jun 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
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David Loebsack on Civil Rights
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Democrat:
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- Vigilance against restricting civil liberties. (Nov 2006)
- Guarantee full civil rights for GLBT people. (Nov 2006)
- Continue affirmative action programs. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
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Pat Murphy on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Fought gay marriage ban; protect LGBT Iowans. (Oct 2014)
- Opposes barring same sex marriage (Christian Coalition rating). (Aug 2014)
- Supports homosexual civil rights. (Aug 2014)
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David Young on Civil Rights
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Republican House Member (District 3):
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- Supports barring same sex marriage(Christian Coalition rating). (Aug 2014)
- Opposes homosexual civil rights. (Aug 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
Terry Branstad on Civil Rights
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Former Ambassador to China:
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- Define marriage as the union of one man and one woman. (Nov 2010)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
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Bruce Braley on Civil Rights
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (Jun 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Tom Latham on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (IA-4):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 20% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 31% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Greg Ganske on Civil Rights
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Former Republican Nominee (2002):
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- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
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Jim Lightfoot on Civil Rights
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 3):
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Art Small on Civil Rights
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2004 former Democratic challenger; previously State Senator:
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- No civil unions; define marriage. (Aug 2004)
- Supports affirmative action in colleges and government. (Aug 2004)
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Roxanne Conlin on Civil Rights
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- No 2nd-class citizens: repeal DOMA and Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell. (Oct 2010)
- 1970s: Discrimination on basis of pregnancy made illegal. (Jul 2010)
- Pass Paycheck Fairness Act to close gender pay gap. (Jul 2010)
- Supports marriage equality for same-sex couples. (Jul 2010)
- Opposes Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
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George Eichhorn on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Marriage should be between one man and one woman. (May 2008)
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Greg Ganske on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 4):
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- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
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Tom Harkin on Civil Rights
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Democratic Jr Senator (IA):
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- Close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility. (Aug 2008)
- Authored the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
- Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Voted NO on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Increase subsidies for women-owned non-profit business. (Mar 2004)
- Sponsored bill for special-needs evacuation plans. (Sep 2005)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 78% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 96% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Jim Leach on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 43% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
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Jim Nussle on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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Steven Rathje on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Defend the sanctity of marriage. (Mar 2008)
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Christopher Reed on Civil Rights
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Republican challenger:
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- Define marriage as one man and one woman only. (Jun 2008)
- Don’t-ask-don’t-tell caused disruption in military. (May 2008)
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Leonard Boswell on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (IA-3):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
- Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 67% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 75% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 69% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Jim Carlin on Civil Rights
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Senate candidate:
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- Introduced "bathroom bill" against transgender students. (Feb 2021)
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Randy Feenstra on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 4):
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Abby Finkenauer on Civil Rights
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Democratic Challenger:
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- CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)
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Chuck Grassley on Civil Rights
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Republican Sr Senator (IA):
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- Wait for DoD report before considering Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell. (Oct 2010)
- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Voted NO on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
- Voted YES on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted YES on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 20% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 11% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Theresa Greenfield on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Supports Equality Act. (Oct 2020)
- Seeing systemic racism is not saying all cops are racists. (Sep 2020)
- Supports Equality Act prohibiting discrimination. (Jun 2020)
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Ashley Hinson on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 1):
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Mariannette Miller-Meeks on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 2):
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