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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Justin Amash on Families & Children
Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger: Click here for Justin Amash on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Brian Calley on Families & Children
Republican Challenger for MI Governor: Click here for Brian Calley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
James Craig on Families & Children
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for James Craig on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tudor Dixon on Families & Children
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Tudor Dixon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Abdul El-Sayed on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Abdul El-Sayed on other issues.
  • Invest in Detroit to keep millennials in Michigan. (Mar 2017)
Jennifer Granholm on Families & Children
Democratic Governor (MI): Click here for Jennifer Granholm on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Schauer on Families & Children
Democratic Challenger for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mark Schauer on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
Bill Schuette on Families & Children
Republican candidate for governor of Michigan: Click here for Bill Schuette on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick Snyder on Families & Children
Republican Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Snyder on other issues.
  • Adoption rate in Michigan is up 25 percentage points. (Jan 2015)
  • Healthy Kids Dental: coverage for 440,000 kids in need. (Jan 2013)
John Tatar on Families & Children
Libertarian candidate for governor of Michigan: Click here for John Tatar on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Gretchen Whitmer on Families & Children
Democratic Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gretchen Whitmer on other issues.
  • Extend postpartum care from 60 days to a full year. (Jan 2020)

Senate:

MI 2020: 2020 MI Senatorial race

Mike Bouchard on Families & Children
Republican Challenger: Click here for Mike Bouchard on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John James on Families & Children
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John James on other issues.
Terri Lynn Land on Families & Children
Republican Challenger: Click here for Terri Lynn Land on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Gary Peters on Families & Children
Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gary Peters 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)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
  • Anti-parental notification, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Marcia Squier on Families & Children
Green Challenger for MI Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Marcia Squier on other issues.
Debbie Stabenow on Families & Children
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Stabenow on other issues.
  • Schools must prohibit bullying due to sexual orientation. (Aug 2018)
  • Give parents tools to balance work and family. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated 0% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
Bob Young on Families & Children
Republican candidate for Michigan U.S. Senator: Click here for Bob Young on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

Justin Amash on Families & Children
Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger: Click here for Justin Amash on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dan Benishek on Families & Children
Republican (District 1): Click here for Dan Benishek on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kerry Bentivolio on Families & Children
Republican (District 11): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kerry Bentivolio on other issues.
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
Jack Bergman on Families & Children
Republican (District 1): Click here for Jack Bergman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Bishop on Families & Children
Republican House Member (District 8): Click here for Mike Bishop on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Conyers on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (MI-14): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for John Conyers on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO 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 8% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Ban high lead levels in children's toys. (Nov 2005)
  • Encourage adoption of children in foster care. (Nov 2012)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jan 2015)
  • Increase number of children eligible for free school meals. (Oct 2009)
Dave Curson on Families & Children
Democrat (District 11): Click here for Dave Curson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Debbie Dingell on Families & Children
Democratic House Member (District 12): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Dingell on other issues.
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
  • Trump models disrespectful rhetoric & policies toward women. (Jan 2020)
Bill Huizenga on Families & Children
Republican (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Huizenga on other issues.
  • Encourage adoption of children in foster care. (Nov 2012)
Brenda Jones on Families & Children
Democrat (District 13): Click here for Brenda Jones on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dan Kildee on Families & Children
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dan Kildee on other issues.
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Sep 2018)
Peter Konetchy on Families & Children
Republican Challenger (District 4): Click here for Peter Konetchy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Brenda Lawrence on Families & Children
Democratic House Member (District 14): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Brenda Lawrence on other issues.
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Feb 2017)
  • Introduced letter on Trump disrespect toward women. (Jan 2020)
Andy Levin on Families & Children
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Andy Levin on other issues.
  • Expand Family Leave for both spouses at same employer. (Nov 2019)
  • Expand paid family leave; fight for gender pay equity. (Sep 2018)
Sander Levin on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (MI-12): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Sander Levin 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)
  • 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)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Mar 2017)
Paul Mitchell on Families & Children
Republican (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paul Mitchell on other issues.
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
John Moolenaar on Families & Children
Republican House Member (District 4): Click here for John Moolenaar on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Rogers on Families & Children
Republican Representative (MI-8): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mike Rogers on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Permanent crime database for volunteers with kids. (Jul 2008)
  • Encourage adoption of children in foster care. (Nov 2012)
Mark Schauer on Families & Children
Democratic Governor Challenger (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mark Schauer on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
Elissa Slotkin on Families & Children
Democrat (District 8): Click here for Elissa Slotkin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Haley Stevens on Families & Children
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Haley Stevens on other issues.
  • I am an ardent supporter of paid family leave. (Apr 2020)
  • Expand Family Leave for both spouses at same employer. (Nov 2019)
  • Trump models disrespectful rhetoric & policies toward women. (Jan 2020)
Rashida Tlaib on Families & Children
Democrat (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rashida Tlaib on other issues.
  • Trump models disrespectful rhetoric & policies toward women. (Jan 2020)
Dave Trott on Families & Children
Republican House Member (District 11): Click here for Dave Trott on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Fred Upton on Families & Children
Republican Representative (MI-6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Fred Upton 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)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 76% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Tim Walberg on Families & Children
Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tim Walberg on other issues.
  • Don't reauthorize Violence Against Women Act. (Oct 2014)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Dave Camp on Families & Children
Republican Representative (MI-4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Dave Camp on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
John Dingell on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (MI-15): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John Dingell 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)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 38% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on Family Values. (Dec 2003)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
Candice Miller on Families & Children
Republican Representative (MI-10): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Candice Miller on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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 90% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Gary Peters on Families & Children
Democrat (Senate run 2014) (District 14): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gary Peters 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)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
  • Anti-parental notification, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
John Engler on Families & Children
Former Republican Governor (1991-2002): Click here for John Engler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Spencer Abraham on Families & Children
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Spencer Abraham on other issues.
  • Voted NO on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
Dick Chrysler on Families & Children
Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dick Chrysler on other issues.
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Nick Smith on Families & Children
Former Republican challenger (2006), previously U.S. Rep: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Nick Smith on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 90% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Nick Smith on Families & Children
Republican (Until 2004) (District 7): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Nick Smith on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 90% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Jerry Zandstra on Families & Children
Former Republican challenger (2006): Click here for Jerry Zandstra on other issues.
    No stance on record.
James Barcia on Families & Children
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for James Barcia on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Fund 2,500 Boys and Girls Clubs in underserved areas. (Dec 1997)
Bart Baron on Families & Children
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Bart Baron on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David Bonior on Families & Children
Democrat (District 10): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for David Bonior on other issues.
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • TV shows should have explicit viewer advisories. (Jun 1993)
Keith Butler on Families & Children
Republican challenger, previously Detroit councilor: Click here for Keith Butler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Hansen Clarke on Families & Children
Former Democrat (until 2012) (District 13): Click here for Hansen Clarke on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Vernon Ehlers on Families & Children
Republican Representative (MI-3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Vernon Ehlers on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 84% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Permanent crime database for volunteers with kids. (Jul 2008)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Peter Hoekstra on Families & Children
Republican Representative (MI-2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Peter Hoekstra on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
  • TV shows should have explicit viewer advisories. (Jun 1993)
Jack Hoogendyk on Families & Children
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jack Hoogendyk on other issues.
  • Teach family values in public schools. (Jun 2008)
Dale Kildee on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (MI-5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Dale Kildee 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)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 46% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on Family Values. (Dec 2003)
Carolyn Kilpatrick on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (MI-13): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Carolyn Kilpatrick on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO 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 7% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • Increase number of children eligible for free school meals. (Oct 2009)
  • Teach teens about both abstinence & contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • Supported funding child care, child health, & child housing. (Jul 1999)
Joe Knollenberg on Families & Children
Republican Representative (MI-9): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joe Knollenberg on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 84% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Carl Levin on Families & Children
Democratic Sr Senator (MI): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Carl Levin on other issues.
  • Voted YES on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
  • Small Business loans for child care businesses. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
Bret McAtee on Families & Children
Constitution Party Senate Challenger: Click here for Bret McAtee on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Nikitin on Families & Children
Constitution/Taxpayers Party Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Nikitin on other issues.
  • Teach basics in public schools, not family values. (Aug 2008)
Lynn Nancy Rivers on Families & Children
Democrat (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Lynn Nancy Rivers on other issues.
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Supported funding child care, child health, & child housing. (Jul 1999)
Leonard Schwartz on Families & Children
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for Leonard Schwartz on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Schwarz on Families & Children
Republican (District 7): Click here for Joe Schwarz on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bart Stupak on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (MI-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Bart Stupak on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 53% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on Family Values. (Dec 2003)
Scotty Boman on Families & Children
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scotty Boman on other issues.
  • No federal authority to teach family values in schools. (Aug 2008)
Randy Hekman on Families & Children
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Randy Hekman on other issues.
  • Character is taught by family, not by government. (Jul 2011)
Peter Hoekstra on Families & Children
Republican Representative (MI-2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Peter Hoekstra on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
  • TV shows should have explicit viewer advisories. (Jun 1993)
Peter Konetchy on Families & Children
Republican Challenger: Click here for Peter Konetchy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Lisa McClain on Families & Children
Republican (District 10): Click here for Lisa McClain on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Thad McCotter on Families & Children
Republican Representative (MI-11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Thad McCotter on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Permanent crime database for volunteers with kids. (Jul 2008)
Peter Meijer on Families & Children
Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Peter Meijer on other issues.
Debbie Stabenow on Families & Children
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Stabenow on other issues.
  • Schools must prohibit bullying due to sexual orientation. (Aug 2018)
  • Give parents tools to balance work and family. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated 0% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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