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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Jared Fisher on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Nevada Governor:
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- Treat LGBTQ like others; and some gender-neutral bathrooms. (Mar 2018)
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Adam Laxalt on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for governor of Nevada:
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- Religious right of no business with gay couples. (Oct 2018)
- 1996: opposed same-sex marriage; 2018: supports equality. (Jan 2018)
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John Jay Lee on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- Approved legislative majority-minority redistricting. (May 2011)
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Brian Sandoval on Civil Rights
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Republican Governor:
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- Following court rulings, dropped defense of gay marriage ban. (Feb 2014)
- Nevada gave women the right to vote in 1914, ahead of USA. (Jan 2013)
- Supports civil unions but not gay marriage. (Mar 2010)
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Dan Schwartz on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Support women by seeking a female running mate. (Sep 2017)
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Steve Sisolak on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Nevada Governor:
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- Make voting a fundamental right: automatic registration. (Jan 2019)
- Strong gay rights supporter. (Oct 2018)
- Don't recognize same-sex marriage. (Nov 1996)
- Prosecute against discrimination. (Nov 1996)
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Senate:
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Sharron Angle on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- No same-sex marriage; no gay adoption. (Aug 2010)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- Opposes Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). (Sep 2010)
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Bob Beers on Civil Rights
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| Republican Senate candidate (withdrew):
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Catherine Cortez Masto on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Pass real equal-pay-for-equal-work legislation. (Oct 2015)
- Marriage equality is a landmark, but more work to do. (Oct 2015)
- Following court rulings, dropped defense of gay marriage ban. (Feb 2014)
- Let Nevada ban same-sex marriage; it's will of the people. (Jan 2014)
- States ban bigamy & incest, so why not same-sex marriage? (Jan 2014)
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Joe Heck on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- Accepts Supreme Court ruling on transgendered bathrooms. (Oct 2016)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
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Dean Heller on Civil Rights
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Republican:
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- Supports Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). (Nov 2013)
- Supports traditional marriage. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
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Jacky Rosen on Civil Rights
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Democratic Challenger for NV Senator:
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- Endorsed by Human Rights Campaign. (Dec 2017)
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Danny Tarkanian on Civil Rights
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| Republican candidate for Nevada U.S. Senator:
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House:
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Mark Amodei on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 2):
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- No same-sex marriage; no civil unions. (Nov 2002)
- Support affirmative action in schools & workplaces. (Nov 2002)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Ensure disabled access to public pools. (Jan 2013)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
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Cresent Hardy on Civil Rights
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Republican House Member (District 4):
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- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Opposes sexual preference as a protected minority status. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)
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Joe Heck on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 3):
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- Accepts Supreme Court ruling on transgendered bathrooms. (Oct 2016)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
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Steven Horsford on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Supports same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
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Ruben Kihuen on Civil Rights
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| Democrat (District 4):
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Susie Lee on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 3):
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- A fighter for LGBTQ rights, end job discrimination. (Feb 2019)
- CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)
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Jacky Rosen on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Endorsed by Human Rights Campaign. (Dec 2017)
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Dina Titus on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- by The Feminist Majority indicating a pro-women's rights stance. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Feb 2013)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Jul 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Jim Gibbons on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (NV-2):
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- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO 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 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)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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Kenny Guinn on Civil Rights
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Republican NV Governor:
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- Affirmative action in state contracts and colleges. (Nov 1998)
- Include sexual orientation in anti-discrimination laws. (Nov 1998)
- Opposes recognizing same-sex marriages. (Nov 1998)
- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
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Harry Reid on Civil Rights
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Democratic Sr Senator (NV):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES 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 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 40% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 67% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 96% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
- Supports Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). (Sep 2010)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Mar 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Richard Bryan on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- 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 YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
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Barbara Vucanovich on Civil Rights
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Rick Ziser on Civil Rights
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2004 former Republican challenger:
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- Marriage means one man and one woman. (May 2004)
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Shelley Berkley on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (NV-1):
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- 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 YES 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)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
- Rated 73% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 86% 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)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
- by The Feminist Majority indicating a pro-women's rights stance. (Aug 2012)
- Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
- Recognize the 40th anniversary of Stonewall. (May 2009)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
- Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
- Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
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Jack Carter on Civil Rights
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Democratic challenger, previously First Son:
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- Personal freedoms include sexual orientation. (Jul 2006)
- Existing legislation satisfactory on affirmative action. (Jun 2006)
- Sexual orientation is protected by civil rights laws. (Jun 2006)
- Congress, not the president, should decide eavesdropping. (Feb 2006)
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Dean Heller on Civil Rights
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Republican:
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- Supports Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). (Nov 2013)
- Supports traditional marriage. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
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Jon Porter on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (NV-3):
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- Voted YES 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)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 39% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
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Shelley Berkley on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (NV-1):
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- 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 YES 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)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
- Rated 73% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 86% 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)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
- by The Feminist Majority indicating a pro-women's rights stance. (Aug 2012)
- Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
- Recognize the 40th anniversary of Stonewall. (May 2009)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
- Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
- Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
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John Ensign on Civil Rights
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Republican Jr Senator (NV):
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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 YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on ending the set-aside of 10% of highway funds for minorities. (Apr 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 20% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 11% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 7% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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Jim Gibbons on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (NV-2):
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- Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO 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 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)
- Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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Adam Laxalt on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- Religious right of no business with gay couples. (Oct 2018)
- 1996: opposed same-sex marriage; 2018: supports equality. (Jan 2018)
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