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James Boyle on Families & Children
Democratic Challenger for ME Governor: Click here for James Boyle on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kenneth Capron on Families & Children
Independent candidate for governor of Maine: Click here for Kenneth Capron on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Alan Caron on Families & Children
Independent candidate for governor of Maine: Click here for Alan Caron on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Eliot Cutler on Families & Children
Independent Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Eliot Cutler on other issues.
  • Empower women to succeed at home and at work. (Dec 2013)
Paul LePage on Families & Children
Republican Governor candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Paul LePage on other issues.
  • Focus on services for children, not on expanding welfare. (Feb 2014)
  • Vetoed right to breast-fed at work. (Jun 2013)
Mary Mayhew on Families & Children
Republican candidate for governor of Maine: Click here for Mary Mayhew on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Michaud on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (ME-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Michael Michaud on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 33% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
Janet Mills on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for Maine Governor: Click here for Janet Mills on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Shawn Moody on Families & Children
Republican candidate for governor of Maine: Click here for Shawn Moody on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Susan Rice on Families & Children
Domestic Policy: Click here for Susan Rice on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Thibodeau on Families & Children
Republican Challenger for ME Governor: Click here for Mike Thibodeau on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

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Shenna Bellows on Families & Children
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Shenna Bellows on other issues.
  • Ran micro-credit program for Women in Development. (Nov 2013)
Eric Brakey on Families & Children
GOP Candidate for U.S Senate from Maine: Click here for Eric Brakey on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Susan Collins on Families & Children
Republican Jr Senator (ME): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Susan Collins on other issues.
  • Voted YES on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
  • Rated 66% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on Family Values. (Dec 2003)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Anti-parental notification, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Scott D`Amboise on Families & Children
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Scott D`Amboise on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Sara Gideon on Families & Children
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sara Gideon on other issues.
Chris Lyons on Families & Children
Libertarian candidate for Maine U. S. Senator: Click here for Chris Lyons on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Janet Mills on Families & Children
Democratic Candidate for governor of Maine: Click here for Janet Mills on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Susan Rice on Families & Children
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Susan Rice on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Zak Ringelstein on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for Maine U. S. Senate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Zak Ringelstein on other issues.
  • Commit to fully funding disability programs. (Jun 2018)
  • Families are the backbones to society and need full support. (Jun 2018)
Betsy Sweet on Families & Children
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Betsy Sweet on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:


Jared Golden on Families & Children
Democrat (District 2): Click here for Jared Golden on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Michaud on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (ME-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Michael Michaud on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 33% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
Chellie Pingree on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (ME-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Chellie Pingree on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Mar 2018)
  • Trump models disrespectful rhetoric & policies toward women. (Jan 2020)
Bruce Poliquin on Families & Children
Republican House Member (District 2): Click here for Bruce Poliquin on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Former candidates & officeholders:


John Baldacci on Families & Children
Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Baldacci on other issues.
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Fund 2,500 Boys and Girls Clubs in underserved areas. (Dec 1997)
Angus King on Families & Children
Independent Senate Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Angus King on other issues.
  • Best state to raise children; model for America’s Promise. (Jan 2001)
  • Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
  • Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
Angus King on Families & Children
Former Independent Governor (1995-2002): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Angus King on other issues.
  • Best state to raise children; model for America’s Promise. (Jan 2001)
  • Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
  • Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
Tom Allen on Families & Children
2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Allen on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 15% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Permanent crime database for volunteers with kids. (Jul 2008)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
Tom Allen on Families & Children
2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Allen on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 15% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Permanent crime database for volunteers with kids. (Jul 2008)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
William Cohen on Families & Children
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for William Cohen on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Longley on Families & Children
Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Longley on other issues.
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Jean Hay Bright on Families & Children
Democratic challenger: Click here for Jean Hay Bright on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Matt Dunlap on Families & Children
Democratic Senate Challenger (2012): Click here for Matt Dunlap on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Eric Mehnert on Families & Children
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Eric Mehnert on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chellie Pingree on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (ME-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Chellie Pingree on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Mar 2018)
  • Trump models disrespectful rhetoric & policies toward women. (Jan 2020)
John Baldacci on Families & Children
Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Baldacci on other issues.
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Fund 2,500 Boys and Girls Clubs in underserved areas. (Dec 1997)
Eric Brakey on Families & Children
Republican (District 2): Click here for Eric Brakey on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Cynthia Dill on Families & Children
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cynthia Dill on other issues.
  • Expand family leave; let child-care workers unionize. (May 2012)
Olympia Snowe on Families & Children
Republican Sr Senator (ME): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Olympia Snowe on other issues.
  • Barred husbands from canceling wives' pensions. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
  • Rated 50% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on Family Values. (Dec 2003)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
Charlie Summers on Families & Children
Secretary of State; Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Charlie Summers on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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