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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Steve Bullock on Immigration
Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MT Governor: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Steve Bullock on other issues.
  • Immigration should not be used to rip country apart. (Aug 2019)
  • Healthcare for immigrant means more border crossers. (Jul 2019)
  • Playing into Trumps hands, don't decriminalize. (Jul 2019)
  • No wall; no open borders; need immigration reform. (Jul 2019)
  • There are bigger problems than illegal immigration. (Jun 2019)
  • Refused to send National Guard troops to the southern border. (May 2019)
  • Public DACA support, also tries private persuasion with GOP. (Aug 2018)
  • No Guard troops to border without asking state governor. (Apr 2018)
  • Keep Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). (Oct 2017)
  • Safety first; review protocols for Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
  • Protect DREAMers instead of deporting them. (Dec 2017)
Mike Cooney on Immigration
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Cooney on other issues.
  • Montanans are welcoming, but very few refugees in state. (Mar 2020)
Tim Fox on Immigration
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tim Fox on other issues.
  • Need for increased border security non-negotiable. (Dec 2019)
  • Migrant and security crises are linked. (Jul 2019)
Greg Gianforte on Immigration
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Greg Gianforte on other issues.
  • Ban sanctuary cities in Montana to maintain rule of law. (Jan 2021)
  • Oppose efforts to relocate refugees into Montana. (Jun 2016)
  • Supports border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
  • PVS:Illegal immigrants must exit and re-enter. (Aug 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Jun 2019)
Reilly Neill on Immigration
Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Reilly Neill on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Albert Olszewski on Immigration
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Albert Olszewski on other issues.
  • State immigration enforcement is not discrimination. (Jun 2016)
Gary Perry on Immigration
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Gary Perry on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Casey Schreiner on Immigration
Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Casey Schreiner on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Brian Schweitzer on Immigration
Democratic MT Governor: Click here for Brian Schweitzer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Corey Stapleton on Immigration
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Corey Stapleton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Whitney Williams on Immigration
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Whitney Williams on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

MT 2020: 2020 MT Governor's race

John Bohlinger on Immigration
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for John Bohlinger on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steve Bullock on Immigration
Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MT Governor: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Steve Bullock on other issues.
  • Immigration should not be used to rip country apart. (Aug 2019)
  • Healthcare for immigrant means more border crossers. (Jul 2019)
  • Playing into Trumps hands, don't decriminalize. (Jul 2019)
  • No wall; no open borders; need immigration reform. (Jul 2019)
  • There are bigger problems than illegal immigration. (Jun 2019)
  • Refused to send National Guard troops to the southern border. (May 2019)
  • Public DACA support, also tries private persuasion with GOP. (Aug 2018)
  • No Guard troops to border without asking state governor. (Apr 2018)
  • Keep Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). (Oct 2017)
  • Safety first; review protocols for Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
  • Protect DREAMers instead of deporting them. (Dec 2017)
Wilmot Collins on Immigration
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Wilmot Collins on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Cooney on Immigration
Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Cooney on other issues.
  • Montanans are welcoming, but very few refugees in state. (Mar 2020)
Amanda Curtis on Immigration
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Amanda Curtis on other issues.
  • Illegal aliens eligible for in-state tuition. (Nov 2012)
Steve Daines on Immigration
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Steve Daines on other issues.
  • DACA unconstitutional, against resident status for DREAMers. (Oct 2020)
  • Comprehensive reform is the wrong approach; no amnesty. (Jun 2013)
  • Stop releasing low-risk illegal immigrants. (Mar 2013)
  • ICE performs vital functions that protect American families. (Jul 2018)
  • Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
John Driscoll on Immigration
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for John Driscoll on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Champ Edmunds on Immigration
Democrat Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Champ Edmunds on other issues.
  • Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Jul 2014)
Susan Good Geise on Immigration
Libertarian Senate Challenger: Click here for Susan Good Geise on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Mues on Immigration
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for John Mues on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Albert Olszewski on Immigration
Republican candidate for Montana U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Albert Olszewski on other issues.
  • State immigration enforcement is not discrimination. (Jun 2016)
Matt Rosendale on Immigration
Republican candidate for Montana U. S. Senator: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Matt Rosendale on other issues.
Corey Stapleton on Immigration
Republican Challenger: Click here for Corey Stapleton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jon Tester on Immigration
Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jon Tester on other issues.
  • Bipartisan reform with earned path to citizenship. (Oct 2018)
  • FactCheck: Opposes sanctuary cities, but don't punish them. (Aug 2018)
  • Touts bipartisanship; voted against DREAM Act. (Jun 2012)
  • Secure borders and no amnesty for law breakers. (Apr 2006)
  • Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
  • Opposes more border security, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
John Edward Walsh on Immigration
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for John Edward Walsh on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

Greg Gianforte on Immigration
Republican (District 0): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Greg Gianforte on other issues.
  • Ban sanctuary cities in Montana to maintain rule of law. (Jan 2021)
  • Oppose efforts to relocate refugees into Montana. (Jun 2016)
  • Supports border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
  • PVS:Illegal immigrants must exit and re-enter. (Aug 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Jun 2019)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Brad Johnson on Immigration
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Brad Johnson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill McChesney on Immigration
Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Bill McChesney on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Perea on Immigration
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mark Perea on other issues.
  • Illegal aliens should be deported. (Nov 2015)
Ryan Zinke on Immigration
Secretary of Interior 2017-2019: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ryan Zinke on other issues.
  • Punish those who knowingly employ illegal immigrants. (Nov 2008)
  • Opposes deportation of illlegals, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes deportation of illlegals, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Analyze terrorism and criminal threats on southwest border. (Feb 2016)
Sam Rankin on Immigration
2000 Reform Challenger for Senate (MT): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sam Rankin on other issues.
  • Don't deport illegal immigrants. (Nov 2012)
Steve Daines on Immigration
Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 0): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Steve Daines on other issues.
  • DACA unconstitutional, against resident status for DREAMers. (Oct 2020)
  • Comprehensive reform is the wrong approach; no amnesty. (Jun 2013)
  • Stop releasing low-risk illegal immigrants. (Mar 2013)
  • ICE performs vital functions that protect American families. (Jul 2018)
  • Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
Dennis Rehberg on Immigration
Republican Representative (MT-At-Large): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Rehberg on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 83% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated B by the ALI, indicating an acceptably anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Judy Martz on Immigration
Former Republican Governor (2001-2005): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Judy Martz on other issues.
  • Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
  • Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
Marc Racicot on Immigration
Former Republican Governor (1993-2000): Click here for Marc Racicot on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Conrad Burns on Immigration
Former Republican Senator (MT, 1989-2007): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Conrad Burns on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
  • Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
  • Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
Bob Keenan on Immigration
Former Republican Challenger (2006), state senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Keenan on other issues.
  • Enforce laws, or change laws so they can be enforced. (May 2006)
  • Create opportunities in Mexico to reduce need to immigrate. (May 2006)
John Morrison on Immigration
Former Democratic challenger (2006); state Auditor: Click here for John Morrison on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Taylor on Immigration
2002 Republican Senate Challenger (MT): Click here for Mike Taylor on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Max Baucus on Immigration
Democratic Sr Senator (MT): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Max Baucus on other issues.
  • Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
  • Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
  • Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
  • Rated 16% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Kirk Bushman on Immigration
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kirk Bushman on other issues.
  • Illegal immigration needs to be stopped immediately. (Mar 2008)
Rick Hill on Immigration
Republican (District AL): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Hill on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Stan Jones on Immigration
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Stan Jones on other issues.
  • Illegal immigration is an attack on our nation. (Aug 2006)
Bob Kelleher on Immigration
Republican challenger: Click here for Bob Kelleher on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Lange on Immigration
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Lange on other issues.
  • No amnesty; no benefits to illegals; no-brainer. (May 2008)
Pat Williams on Immigration
Former Democrat (1978-1996) (District 0): Click here for Pat Williams on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dennis Rehberg on Immigration
Republican Representative (MT-At-Large): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Rehberg on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 83% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated B by the ALI, indicating an acceptably anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Matt Rosendale on Immigration
Republican (District 0): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Matt Rosendale on other issues.
Corey Stapleton on Immigration
Republican (District 0): Click here for Corey Stapleton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ryan Zinke on Immigration
Republican House Member (District 0): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ryan Zinke on other issues.
  • Punish those who knowingly employ illegal immigrants. (Nov 2008)
  • Opposes deportation of illlegals, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes deportation of illlegals, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Analyze terrorism and criminal threats on southwest border. (Feb 2016)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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