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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Jeff Apodaca on Gun Control
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| Democratic candidate for New Mexico Governor:
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Jay Block on Gun Control
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Joe Cervantes on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for New Mexico Governor:
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- Rated 21% by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Nov 2016)
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Rebecca Dow on Gun Control
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Deb Haaland on Gun Control
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DOI Secretary:
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- Extend waiting periods from 3 to 10 days. (Mar 2019)
- We need 100% background checks, & close gun show loophole. (Oct 2018)
- Ban assault weapons; we need national buy-back program. (Sep 2018)
- Support gun-control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Gary King on Gun Control
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Keep existing gun restrictions; allow concealed carry. (Nov 1996)
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Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Gun Control
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Democrat:
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- Prioritize common-sense reforms. (Jan 2019)
- Strengthen background checks; ban assault weapons. (Oct 2018)
- Supports restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
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Susana Martinez on Gun Control
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Republican Governor:
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- At age 18, carried gun as security guard for dad's company. (Aug 2012)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
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Steve Pearce on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (NM-2):
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- I don't think Gun Control legislation works. (Oct 2018)
- Allow concealed guns across state lines. (Aug 2017)
- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2017)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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John Sanchez on Gun Control
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| Republican Lt. Governor:
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Senate:
NM 2020: 2020 NM Senatorial race
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Gavin Clarkson on Gun Control
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Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Self-defense is a God-given fundamental human right. (Jun 2020)
- No ban on assault weapons; defend 2nd amendment. (Nov 2018)
- Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
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David Clements on Gun Control
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Right to bear arms protects all of our other rights. (Feb 2014)
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Martin Heinrich on Gun Control
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Ban bump stocks; ban sales to federal no-fly list. (Oct 2018)
- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Apr 2011)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Ben Ray Lujan on Gun Control
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety for gun-sense majority. (Jun 2020)
- Extend waiting periods from 3 to 10 days. (Mar 2019)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Apr 2011)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
- Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Gun Control
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger (withdrew):
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- Refused to certify proposed petition on new gun control law. (Apr 2019)
- Rated 0% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
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Mick Rich on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for New Mexico U.S. Senator:
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- No restrictions on semi-automatic weapons nor silencers. (Oct 2018)
- Background checks on all firearm purchases, no exceptions. (Sep 2018)
- Supports 2nd Amendment rights including "assault rifles". (Jan 2018)
- 2nd Amendment is a God-given right. (Aug 2017)
- Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Mark Ronchetti on Gun Control
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Republican Senate Nominee:
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- Gun owner and a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. (Aug 2020)
- Opposes a ban of semi-automatic rifles. (Aug 2020)
- Supports 2nd amendment and background checks. (Jan 2020)
- Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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John Sanchez on Gun Control
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| Republican Challenger:
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Tom Udall on Gun Control
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NM-3):
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- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted YES on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
- Rated D- by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Bob Walsh on Gun Control
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Libertarian Senate Challenger:
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- Absolute right to gun ownership. (May 2020)
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Allen Weh on Gun Control
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Defend our right to bear arms. (Nov 2010)
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House:
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Deb Haaland on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Extend waiting periods from 3 to 10 days. (Mar 2019)
- We need 100% background checks, & close gun show loophole. (Oct 2018)
- Ban assault weapons; we need national buy-back program. (Sep 2018)
- Support gun-control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Ben Ray Lujan on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety for gun-sense majority. (Jun 2020)
- Extend waiting periods from 3 to 10 days. (Mar 2019)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Apr 2011)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
- Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Prioritize common-sense reforms. (Jan 2019)
- Strengthen background checks; ban assault weapons. (Oct 2018)
- Supports restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
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Steve Pearce on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (NM-2):
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- I don't think Gun Control legislation works. (Oct 2018)
- Allow concealed guns across state lines. (Aug 2017)
- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2017)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Xochitl Torres Small on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted against extending waiting periods from 3 to 10 days. (Mar 2019)
- Common sense gun laws like universal background checks. (Sep 2018)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Gary Johnson on Gun Control
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Libertarian Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- More gun laws make us less safe. (Oct 2018)
- Banning assault weapons just criminalizes the owners. (Jul 2016)
- Keep guns away from mentally ill & potential terrorists. (Jun 2016)
- No-fly list is error-prone; don't use it to deny guns. (Jun 2016)
- Carrying guns reduces crime and mass shootings. (Jun 2016)
- Discuss keeping guns away from mentally ill. (Jun 2016)
- Against denying guns to people on government no-fly list. (Jun 2016)
- Concealed carry leads to less overall gun violence. (Jan 2013)
- Supports gun ownership rights. (Aug 2012)
- Laws regarding guns are ineffective. (May 2011)
- Strongly opposes restrictive gun laws. (Nov 2016)
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Bill Richardson on Gun Control
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Democratic Governor (NM); Secretary of Commerce-Designee:
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- 1993: Opposed Brady Bill in Congress. (Nov 2007)
- No guns for mentally ill or those with criminal background. (Jul 2007)
- Attack poverty at the core of gun violence. (Jul 2007)
- Assault weapons ban did not work; despite his vote for ban. (May 2007)
- Endorsed by NRA for governor; would accept endorsement again. (May 2007)
- The 2nd Amendment is precious. (Apr 2007)
- Endorsed by NRA; has his own concealed carry permit. (Oct 2006)
- We should ally with pro-gun recreationists in West. (Apr 2005)
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Gary Johnson on Gun Control
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- More gun laws make us less safe. (Oct 2018)
- Banning assault weapons just criminalizes the owners. (Jul 2016)
- Keep guns away from mentally ill & potential terrorists. (Jun 2016)
- No-fly list is error-prone; don't use it to deny guns. (Jun 2016)
- Carrying guns reduces crime and mass shootings. (Jun 2016)
- Discuss keeping guns away from mentally ill. (Jun 2016)
- Against denying guns to people on government no-fly list. (Jun 2016)
- Concealed carry leads to less overall gun violence. (Jan 2013)
- Supports gun ownership rights. (Aug 2012)
- Laws regarding guns are ineffective. (May 2011)
- Strongly opposes restrictive gun laws. (Nov 2016)
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Joe Carraro on Gun Control
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Former Republican Challenger (2006):
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- Allow concealed carry, with licenses. (Nov 2004)
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Joe Skeen on Gun Control
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Former Republican (District 2):
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- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
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Gloria Tristani on Gun Control
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| 2002 Democratic Challenger (NM):
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Hector Balderas on Gun Control
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| Former Democratic Primary Challenger (2012):
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Tom Benavides on Gun Control
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| Republican challenger; previously state senator:
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Pete Domenici on Gun Control
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Republican Sr Senator (NM):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
- Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Martin Heinrich on Gun Control
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Democrat (Senate run 2012) (District 1):
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- Ban bump stocks; ban sales to federal no-fly list. (Oct 2018)
- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Apr 2011)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Francesca Lobato on Gun Control
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Allen McCulloch on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- Ease restrictions on gun purchase & gun carrying. (Aug 2006)
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Steve Pearce on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (NM-2):
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- I don't think Gun Control legislation works. (Oct 2018)
- Allow concealed guns across state lines. (Aug 2017)
- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2017)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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David Pfeffer on Gun Control
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| Republican Challenger:
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Harry Teague on Gun Control
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 2):
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- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Dangerousness, not mental incompetence, limits gun rights. (Mar 2009)
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Tom Udall on Gun Control
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NM-3):
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- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted YES on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
- Rated D- by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Heather Wilson on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (NM-1):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Jeff Bingaman on Gun Control
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Democratic Sr Senator (NM):
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- Voted YES on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
- Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
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Teresa Leger Fernandez on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Supports national, comprehensive gun control. (Feb 2021)
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Yvette Herrell on Gun Control
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| Republican (District 2):
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Valerie Plame on Gun Control
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| Democrat (District 3):
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Melanie Stansbury on Gun Control
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| Democrat (District 1):
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Heather Wilson on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (NM-1):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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