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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Jan Brewer on Civil Rights
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Republican Governor:
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- Vetoed allowing business to discriminate against gays. (Jun 2014)
- Arnold v. Sarn deal: mentally ill participate in society. (Jan 2014)
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Doug Ducey on Civil Rights
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Republican Governor:
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- Outreach to Navajo tribe: it's all about protecting jobs. (Aug 2014)
- Solid conservative record on same sex marriage. (May 2014)
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Fred DuVal on Civil Rights
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Strongly supports marriage equality. (Jul 2014)
- Criticized anti-gay legislation. (May 2014)
- Equal pay for equal work, not $0.82 for women vs. $1 for men. (Apr 2014)
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Steve Farley on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Arizona Governor:
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- Race should be a consideration, not only one. (Aug 2017)
- Take down racist Confederate statues. (Aug 2017)
- Don't let business use religion to discriminate against gays. (Jun 2014)
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David Garcia on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- No discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Oct 2018)
- Rated above average by gay rights groups. (Jan 2018)
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Phil Gordon on Civil Rights
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Mayor of Phoenix:
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- Against ban of same-sex marriage; supports equal benefits. (Dec 2011)
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Marco Lopez on Civil Rights
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JL Mealer on Civil Rights
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Independent for Governor:
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- No religious same-sex marriage; civil unions instead. (Jan 2012)
- Require companies to hire Americans, period. (Sep 2011)
- Don't treat gay-Americans as hyphenated-Americans. (Sep 2011)
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Senate:
AZ 2022: 2022 AZ Governor's race
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Deedra Abboud on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Arizona U.S. Senate:
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- Strongly supports same-sex marriage. (Mar 2018)
- All government levels should protect human rights. (Dec 2017)
- Protect LGBTQ community to ensure equality. (Jul 2017)
- Equal pay for equal work, and paid sick leave. (Apr 2017)
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Joe Arpaio on Civil Rights
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Republican Candidate for Arizona U. S. Senator:
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- Convicted then pardoned for violating Latinos' civil rights. (Aug 2017)
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Jeff Flake on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (AZ-6); Senate challenger:
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- Postponed Supreme Court nomination to address #MeToo charges. (Jan 2019)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- 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 NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
- Rated 27% 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 25% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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Ann Kirkpatrick on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Opposes defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
- by The Feminist Majority indicating a pro-women's rights stance. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (May 2013)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Jun 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Feb 2015)
- CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Doug Marks on Civil Rights
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Libertarian candidate for Arizona U. S. Senator:
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- Government shouldn't be in the marriage business. (Mar 2018)
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Martha McSally on Civil Rights
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Republican appointee for Arizona U.S. Senator:
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- Personally opposes gay marriage, but accepts law. (Oct 2018)
- I know first-hand the discrimination women face. (Nov 2014)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
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JL Mealer on Civil Rights
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Independent Senate candidate:
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- No religious same-sex marriage; civil unions instead. (Jan 2012)
- Require companies to hire Americans, period. (Sep 2011)
- Don't treat gay-Americans as hyphenated-Americans. (Sep 2011)
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Kyrsten Sinema on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Arizona U.S. Senator:
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- Co-chair Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus. (Feb 2017)
- Focus on legal recognition of domestic partnerships. (Jul 2009)
- Include gender identity in anti-discrimination laws. (Nov 2006)
- Apply Affirmative Action to all state decisions. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- 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)
- 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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Ron Barber on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
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Andy Biggs on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 5):
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- Rated below average by gay rights groups. (Jan 2018)
- Allow business to cite religion to not serve gays. (Jun 2014)
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Trent Franks on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (AZ-2):
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- Voted NO 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 11% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Mar 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
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Ruben Gallego on Civil Rights
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Democratic House Member (District 7):
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- Fight for same-sex marriage in all 50 states. (May 2014)
- Equal work for equal pay; be ashamed of the wage gap. (May 2014)
- Supports same-sex marriage, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports same-sex marriage, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Paul Gosar on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 4):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Feb 2014)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
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Raul Grijalva on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (AZ-7):
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- 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)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 100% 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)
- Investigate mortgage discrimination in veterans & disabled. (Jan 2011)
- Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 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)
- Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
- Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
- Recognize the 40th anniversary of Stonewall. (May 2009)
- Investigate deportation of Japanese during WWII. (Jan 2009)
- Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
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Ann Kirkpatrick on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Opposes defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
- by The Feminist Majority indicating a pro-women's rights stance. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (May 2013)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Jun 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Feb 2015)
- CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Debbie Lesko on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 8):
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- Allow business to cite religion to not serve gays. (Jun 2014)
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Martha McSally on Civil Rights
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- Personally opposes gay marriage, but accepts law. (Oct 2018)
- I know first-hand the discrimination women face. (Nov 2014)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes same-sex marriage, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
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Tom O`Halleran on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Rated above average by gay rights groups. (Jan 2018)
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David Schweikert on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 6):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
- Ensure disabled access to public pools. (Jan 2013)
- 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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Kyrsten Sinema on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 9):
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- Co-chair Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus. (Feb 2017)
- Focus on legal recognition of domestic partnerships. (Jul 2009)
- Include gender identity in anti-discrimination laws. (Nov 2006)
- Apply Affirmative Action to all state decisions. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- 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)
- 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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Greg Stanton on Civil Rights
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Janet Napolitano-Gov on Civil Rights
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| Former Democratic Governor; now in Cabinet:
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Frank Riggs on Civil Rights
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Ok for private businesses to decline services to gays. (Jul 2014)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
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Ed Pastor on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (AZ-4):
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- 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)
- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 93% 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 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- 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 wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Jul 2014)
- 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)
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Matt Salmon on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 5):
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- Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
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Jane Dee Hull on Civil Rights
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Former Republican Governor (1997-2002):
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- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
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J.D. Hayworth on Civil Rights
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2010 Republican challenger; previously US Representative:
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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 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 YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES 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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J.D. Hayworth on Civil Rights
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Republican (until 2007) (District 6):
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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 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 YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES 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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Stuart Starky on Civil Rights
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2004 former Democrat challenger; also ran for Senate in '00:
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- Support the right of same sex couples to marry. (Aug 2004)
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Bob Stump on Civil Rights
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Former GOP (until 2010) (District 3):
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- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
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Don Bivens on Civil Rights
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Former Democratic Challenger (2012):
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- Full marriage equality is fundamental fairness for gays. (Feb 2012)
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Jeff Flake on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (AZ-6); Senate challenger:
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- Postponed Supreme Court nomination to address #MeToo charges. (Jan 2019)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- 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 NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
- Rated 27% 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 25% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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Rudy Garcia on Civil Rights
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2010 Democratic challenger (lost primary); previously Mayor:
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- Equal pay for equal work. (Mar 2010)
- Same-sex domestic partnership benefits. (Mar 2010)
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Gabby Giffords on Civil Rights
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Democrat:
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- Civil unions ok; marriage definition not ok. (Nov 2000)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
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Rodney Glassman on Civil Rights
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- Protect against age, race, & gender discrimination. (Sep 2010)
- Women veterans earn $10K less than male vets. (Sep 2010)
- Same-sex couples should have all rights of married couples. (Jul 2010)
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Bryan Hackbarth on Civil Rights
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Jim Kolbe on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 5):
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- Voted NO 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 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)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 50% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Overturn CA Prop. 8: Let gays marry. (Apr 2013)
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Harry Mitchell on Civil Rights
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
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Jim Pederson on Civil Rights
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Democratic challenger, state party chair:
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- Attacks Kyl for pushing anti-gay marriage amendment. (Jun 2006)
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Ben Quayle on Civil Rights
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Republican (lost 2012 primary) (District 3):
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- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
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Rick Renzi on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (AZ-1):
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- 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 42% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
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David Ruben on Civil Rights
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Democratic Challenger (lost 2012 primary):
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- Enhancing equal opportunity levels the playing field. (May 2012)
- Equal treatment for consenting adults of any sex. (May 2012)
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Richard Carmona on Civil Rights
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Democratic Challenger:
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- AdWatch: accused of disrespect for women in the workplace. (May 2012)
- Opposes a DOMA amendment. (Oct 2012)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
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Mark Kelly on Civil Rights
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Wrong that LGBTQ people can be married and get fired for it. (Oct 2020)
- Demand accountability on deep systemic issues with racism. (Jun 2020)
- Human Rights Campaign: endorsed as voice for equality. (Jan 2020)
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Jon Kyl on Civil Rights
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Republican Jr Senator (AZ; retiring 2012):
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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 NO on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO 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 YES on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 20% 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 7% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
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Jim Lamon on Civil Rights
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Blake Masters on Civil Rights
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John McCain on Civil Rights
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Republican nominee for President; Senior Senator (AZ):
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- 2008 concession: Obama helps country heal racial wounds. (Nov 2008)
- Equal pay for equal work case was a trial lawyer’s dream. (Oct 2008)
- FactCheck: Pay discrimination still subject to time limits. (Oct 2008)
- Supports CA Prop. 8: one-man-one-woman marriage. (Jul 2008)
- Voted against MLK holiday in 1983; now calls that a mistake. (Apr 2008)
- Supported CA Prop. 209, canceling affirmative action quotas. (Mar 2008)
- Pro-Confederacy activist continues as top S.C. adviser. (Mar 2008)
- Private ceremonies fine, but no gay marriage. (Oct 2007)
- Praised immigrants who join army to advance citizenship. (Oct 2007)
- Don’t ask, don’t tell is working; don’t tamper with it. (Jun 2007)
- Confederate flag on top of capitol was wrong; in front is ok. (May 2007)
- Leave gay marriage to the states. (Jan 2007)
- John Lewis was as courageous as anyone could ever hope to be. (Apr 2004)
- Fear did not restrain Dr. King to resist repression. (Apr 2004)
- 1994: No Senate hiring discrimination by sexual orientation. (Jan 2004)
- 1987: 1st Senate committee was Indian affairs, crucial to AZ. (Sep 2000)
- Support evangelism but don’t pander to evangelical leaders. (Feb 2000)
- Inter-racial dating ban is idiotic and cruel. (Feb 2000)
- Career-long history of supporting Indian causes. (Jan 2000)
- Ten Commandments would bring virtue to our schools. (Jan 2000)
- Confederate flag is a “symbol of heritage”. (Jan 2000)
- Allow, but not mandate, school prayer. (Jan 2000)
- Would be “comfortable” with a gay president. (Dec 1999)
- Flying Confederate flag should be left to states. (Sep 1999)
- 1st Amend. not a shield for hate groups. (Aug 1999)
- Indian gambling OK; lottery is not. (Aug 1999)
- Hollywood should voluntarily self-censor sex and violence. (Jul 1999)
- Supports Amendment against flag-burning. (Apr 1999)
- We don’t need laws against Spanish language & culture. (Mar 1999)
- Affirmative action OK for specific programs, but no quotas. (Jul 1998)
Voting Record
- Ban on same-sex marriage is unRepublican; leave it to states. (Nov 2006)
- 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 NO on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- 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 NO 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 YES on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- 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 0% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 33% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 7% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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John Shadegg on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (AZ-3):
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- 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 NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Rated 13% 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 22% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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Kelli Ward on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Arizona U.S. Senator:
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- Rated 0% by Stonewall Democrats for anti-gay policies. (Jul 2015)
- Allow business to cite religion to not serve gays. (Jun 2014)
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