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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Jeff Apodaca on Civil Rights
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| Democratic candidate for New Mexico Governor:
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Jay Block on Civil Rights
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Joe Cervantes on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for New Mexico Governor:
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- Require state agencies to address institutional racism. (Mar 2017)
- Civil unions ok; same-sex marriage ok. (Nov 2012)
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Rebecca Dow on Civil Rights
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Deb Haaland on Civil Rights
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DOI Secretary:
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- Everyone deserves to love without discrimination. (Mar 2021)
- I have this wonderful lesbian daughter who I adore. (Mar 2021)
- Was Vice Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. (Mar 2021)
- Justice, dignity and safety for all the marginalized. (Oct 2018)
- Parent of lesbian daughter: LGBTQIA rights are human rights. (Dec 2014)
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Gary King on Civil Rights
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Jobs and economic growth to rural tribal members. (Jun 2014)
- Supports same-sex marriage equality. (Jun 2014)
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Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Civil Rights
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Democrat:
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- Study social distancing practices while protecting privacy. (Apr 2020)
- Supports marriage equality. (Oct 2018)
- Legal equality regardless of sexual orientation. (Nov 2012)
- Advocate for elder rights and women's rights. (Nov 2012)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes a DOMA amendment. (Oct 2012)
- by The Feminist Majority indicating a pro-women's rights stance. (Aug 2012)
- Supports same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (May 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
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Susana Martinez on Civil Rights
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Republican Governor:
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- Vetoed making state agencies address institutional racism. (Mar 2017)
- People should vote on gay marriage, not leave it to Court. (Dec 2013)
- Being first Hispanic female governor paves path for others. (Aug 2012)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
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Steve Pearce on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (NM-2):
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- Opposes gay marriage but accepts it as settled law. (Oct 2018)
- Stand up for traditional marriage. (Nov 2010)
- 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)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 28% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Jan 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
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John Sanchez on Civil Rights
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| Republican Lt. Governor:
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Senate:
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Gavin Clarkson on Civil Rights
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Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Organizations such as Black Lives Matter divide this country. (Nov 2020)
- Anti-gender identity, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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David Clements on Civil Rights
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Martin Heinrich on Civil Rights
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Supports marriage equality; opposes DOMA. (Jun 2012)
- 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)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Ben Ray Lujan on Civil Rights
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
Click here for 14 full quotes
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- Voted for Equality Act, expanded Violence Against Women Act. (Jul 2020)
- Create true partnerships with Tribal communities. (Jul 2020)
- Endorsement: One of LGBTQ community's strongest advocates. (Jan 2020)
- Graded "A" by Center for Freethought Equality. (Aug 2016)
- We should respect tribal sacred places. (Oct 2015)
- Navajo Equality endorsement; indigenous LGBTQ advocates. ()
- 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)
- 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)
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Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Civil Rights
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger (withdrew):
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Mick Rich on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for New Mexico U.S. Senator:
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- Public leaders need to set example to help diffuse racism. (Dec 2017)
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Mark Ronchetti on Civil Rights
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| Republican Senate Nominee:
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John Sanchez on Civil Rights
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| Republican Challenger:
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Tom Udall on Civil Rights
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NM-3):
Click here for 23 full quotes
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- Strong advocate for Native American tribes. (Jul 2021)
- Pushed for years on wage gap between men and women. (Aug 2008)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- 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 NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO 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)
- Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Establish a national holiday honoring Native Americans. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 93% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 75% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 97% 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)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
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Bob Walsh on Civil Rights
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| Libertarian Senate Challenger:
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Allen Weh on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Marriage is the union between one man and one woman. (Nov 2010)
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Deb Haaland on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Everyone deserves to love without discrimination. (Mar 2021)
- I have this wonderful lesbian daughter who I adore. (Mar 2021)
- Was Vice Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. (Mar 2021)
- Justice, dignity and safety for all the marginalized. (Oct 2018)
- Parent of lesbian daughter: LGBTQIA rights are human rights. (Dec 2014)
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Ben Ray Lujan on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Voted for Equality Act, expanded Violence Against Women Act. (Jul 2020)
- Create true partnerships with Tribal communities. (Jul 2020)
- Endorsement: One of LGBTQ community's strongest advocates. (Jan 2020)
- Graded "A" by Center for Freethought Equality. (Aug 2016)
- We should respect tribal sacred places. (Oct 2015)
- Navajo Equality endorsement; indigenous LGBTQ advocates. ()
- 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)
- 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)
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Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 1):
Click here for 12 full quotes
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- Study social distancing practices while protecting privacy. (Apr 2020)
- Supports marriage equality. (Oct 2018)
- Legal equality regardless of sexual orientation. (Nov 2012)
- Advocate for elder rights and women's rights. (Nov 2012)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes a DOMA amendment. (Oct 2012)
- by The Feminist Majority indicating a pro-women's rights stance. (Aug 2012)
- Supports same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (May 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
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Steve Pearce on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (NM-2):
Click here for 15 full quotes
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- Opposes gay marriage but accepts it as settled law. (Oct 2018)
- Stand up for traditional marriage. (Nov 2010)
- 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)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 28% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Jan 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
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Xochitl Torres Small on Civil Rights
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| Democrat (District 2):
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Gary Johnson on Civil Rights
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Libertarian Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- It's racism to judge others by their birth, like Trump does. (Jul 2016)
- Individual liberty includes supporting gay marriage. (Jun 2016)
- States have the right to display the Confederate flag. (Jun 2016)
- Workplace discrimination against gays is like race in 1960s. (Jun 2016)
- Each state has right to display Confederate flag. (May 2016)
- Yes, equal pay for equal work, but hesitate on legislation. (Apr 2016)
- No, bakers can't deny a wedding cake to same-sex couples. (Apr 2016)
- Denying gay couples the right to marry is discrimination. (May 2012)
- Supports separation of religion and state. (Aug 2011)
- Prostitution is safer when legal and regulated. (Jun 2011)
- I support gay unions; government out of marriage business. (Apr 2011)
- No affirmative action in college admissions nor state jobs. (Nov 1998)
- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
- Overturn CA Prop. 8: Let gays marry. (Apr 2013)
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Bill Richardson on Civil Rights
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Democratic Governor (NM); Secretary of Commerce-Designee:
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- Extend Domestic Partnership rights as anti-discrimination. (Jan 2010)
- Won’t accept honorary chair of Boy Scouts due to gay issue. (Sep 2007)
- Focus on achievable civil unions as a path to full inclusion. (Aug 2007)
- Voted for DOMA, but now regrets vote; repeal it. (Aug 2007)
- Included transgender in hate-crimes law. (Aug 2007)
- Apologizes for “maricon” comment; but look at the record. (Aug 2007)
- The country isn’t there yet on gay marriage. (Aug 2007)
- Homosexuality is a choice, but it’s not an issue of science. (Aug 2007)
- Full civil unions with full marriage rights. (Jul 2007)
- Diversity isn’t just talking points; it’s facts of life. (Jun 2007)
- For hate crimes law, domestic partnerships, civil unions. (Jun 2007)
- Let gay and lesbian servicemembers serve openly. (Jan 2007)
- Added sexual orientation & gender identity as NM civil right. (Jan 2007)
- Defeated DOMA in NM by tying it to civil union legislation. (Jan 2007)
- Voted for federal Defense of Marriage Act in 1996. (Jan 2007)
- New Mexico is first “majority minority” state. (Nov 2005)
- Supports minority preferences for government contracts. (Nov 1996)
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Gary Johnson on Civil Rights
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Libertarian Challenger:
Click here for 14 full quotes
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- It's racism to judge others by their birth, like Trump does. (Jul 2016)
- Individual liberty includes supporting gay marriage. (Jun 2016)
- States have the right to display the Confederate flag. (Jun 2016)
- Workplace discrimination against gays is like race in 1960s. (Jun 2016)
- Each state has right to display Confederate flag. (May 2016)
- Yes, equal pay for equal work, but hesitate on legislation. (Apr 2016)
- No, bakers can't deny a wedding cake to same-sex couples. (Apr 2016)
- Denying gay couples the right to marry is discrimination. (May 2012)
- Supports separation of religion and state. (Aug 2011)
- Prostitution is safer when legal and regulated. (Jun 2011)
- I support gay unions; government out of marriage business. (Apr 2011)
- No affirmative action in college admissions nor state jobs. (Nov 1998)
- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
- Overturn CA Prop. 8: Let gays marry. (Apr 2013)
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Joe Carraro on Civil Rights
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Former Republican Challenger (2006):
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- No civil unions, and no same-sex marriage. (Nov 2004)
- No affirmative action in state college nor state hiring. (Nov 2004)
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Joe Skeen on Civil Rights
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Former Republican (District 2):
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- 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)
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Gloria Tristani on Civil Rights
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| 2002 Democratic Challenger (NM):
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Hector Balderas on Civil Rights
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Former Democratic Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Same-sex marriage is a civil rights issue. (Jun 2012)
- Absolutely supports gay marriage. (Aug 2011)
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Tom Benavides on Civil Rights
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| Republican challenger; previously state senator:
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Pete Domenici on Civil Rights
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Republican Sr Senator (NM):
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- 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 NO 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 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 NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 0% 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 18% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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Martin Heinrich on Civil Rights
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Democrat (Senate run 2012) (District 1):
Click here for 9 full quotes
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- Supports marriage equality; opposes DOMA. (Jun 2012)
- 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)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Francesca Lobato on Civil Rights
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Allen McCulloch on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- Discontinue affirmative action programs. (Aug 2006)
- Defend traditional marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Sovereign nations should grow an economy that is competitive. (May 2006)
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Steve Pearce on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (NM-2):
Click here for 15 full quotes
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- Opposes gay marriage but accepts it as settled law. (Oct 2018)
- Stand up for traditional marriage. (Nov 2010)
- 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)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 28% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Jan 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
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David Pfeffer on Civil Rights
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| Republican Challenger:
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Harry Teague on Civil Rights
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 2):
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- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Tom Udall on Civil Rights
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NM-3):
Click here for 23 full quotes
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- Strong advocate for Native American tribes. (Jul 2021)
- Pushed for years on wage gap between men and women. (Aug 2008)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- 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 NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- Voted NO 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)
- Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Establish a national holiday honoring Native Americans. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 93% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 75% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 97% 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)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
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Heather Wilson on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (NM-1):
Click here for 17 full quotes
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- Don't criminalize teasing gays in school; it's free speech. (Apr 2012)
- 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 NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- 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)
- Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 53% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
- Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
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Jeff Bingaman on Civil Rights
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Democratic Sr Senator (NM):
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- 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 89% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 89% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
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Teresa Leger Fernandez on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Celebrate multiculturalism, speak out against discrimination. (Feb 2021)
- Advocates equal pay for equal work. (Feb 2021)
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Yvette Herrell on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 2):
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- Condemns racism, but widely blown out of proportion. (Oct 2020)
- Must follow court ruling, but open to amending Constitution. (Oct 2020)
- Systemic racism in law enforcement a false narrative. (Oct 2020)
- Oppose making state agencies address institutional racism. (Mar 2017)
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Valerie Plame on Civil Rights
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| Democrat (District 3):
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Melanie Stansbury on Civil Rights
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| Democrat (District 1):
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Heather Wilson on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (NM-1):
Click here for 17 full quotes
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- Don't criminalize teasing gays in school; it's free speech. (Apr 2012)
- 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 NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- 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)
- Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 53% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
- Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
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