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Steve Barlock on Families & Children
Republican candidate for Colorado Governor: Click here for Steve Barlock on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Bennet on Families & Children
Democratic Presidential Challenger; CO Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Michael Bennet on other issues.
  • Kids belong in classrooms not cages. (Jul 2019)
  • Supports broad paid family and medical leave plans. (Jul 2019)
  • Expand the Child Tax Credit. (Jul 2019)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
George Brauchler on Families & Children
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for George Brauchler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Cynthia Coffman on Families & Children
Republican Challenger for CO Governor: Click here for Cynthia Coffman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Matthew Hess on Families & Children
Libertarian Challenger : Click here for Matthew Hess on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Hickenlooper on Families & Children
Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrew, Aug. 2019); CO Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Hickenlooper on other issues.
  • Supports broad paid family and medical leave plans. (Jul 2019)
  • Consolidate 23 early childhood services under one roof. (Jan 2012)
  • Anti-parental notification, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Mike Johnston on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Mike Johnston on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Cary Kennedy on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Cary Kennedy on other issues.
  • Expand access to contraception. (Mar 2018)
  • Family adopted sister via faith-based organization. (Mar 2018)
  • Help at-risk low-income kids with nurse home visits. (Jul 2017)
  • Supports foster care via faith-based organizations. (Mar 2017)
Greg Lopez on Families & Children
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Greg Lopez on other issues.
  • Sex Ed Bill is a direct attack on parental rights. (Feb 2021)
Donna Lynne on Families & Children
Republican candidate for Colorado Governor: Click here for Donna Lynne on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Victor Mitchell on Families & Children
Republican candidate for Colorado Governor: Click here for Victor Mitchell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ed Perlmutter on Families & Children
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ed Perlmutter on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Feb 2013)
Jared Polis on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for Colorado Governor: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Jared Polis on other issues.
  • Wants "unique Colorado solution" to provide paid leave. (Jan 2020)
  • Establish statewide paid family and medical leave program. (Jan 2019)
  • Supports same-sex marriage. (Oct 2018)
  • Will establish full-day Pre-K statewide. ()
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • Sponsored supporting No Name-Calling Week in schools. (Jan 2013)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Feb 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jan 2015)
  • Increase number of children eligible for free school meals. (Oct 2009)
Doug Robinson on Families & Children
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Doug Robinson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Walker Stapleton on Families & Children
Republican candidate for governor of Colorado: Click here for Walker Stapleton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Tancredo on Families & Children
Republican Representative (CO-6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Tancredo on other issues.
  • Welfare hurts family; families teach morals & discipline. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)

Senate:

CO 2022: 2022 CO Governor's race


Dan Baer on Families & Children
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Dan Baer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Randy Baumgardner on Families & Children
Republican Challenger: Click here for Randy Baumgardner on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ken Buck on Families & Children
Republican Challenger (withdrawn): Click here for Ken Buck on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ellen Burnes on Families & Children
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ellen Burnes on other issues.
  • Worked with youth organizations such as 4-H and FFA. (May 2019)
Ryan Frazier on Families & Children
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for Ryan Frazier on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Cory Gardner on Families & Children
Republican Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Cory Gardner on other issues.
Darryl Glenn on Families & Children
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Darryl Glenn on other issues.
  • Fathers and mothers at home means safe neighborhoods. (Jul 2016)
John Hickenlooper on Families & Children
Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrew, Aug. 2019); CO Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Hickenlooper on other issues.
  • Supports broad paid family and medical leave plans. (Jul 2019)
  • Consolidate 23 early childhood services under one roof. (Jan 2012)
  • Anti-parental notification, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Owen Hill on Families & Children
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Owen Hill on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Johnston on Families & Children
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Mike Johnston on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jon Keyser on Families & Children
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for Jon Keyser on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Peg Littleton on Families & Children
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for Peg Littleton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Alice Madden on Families & Children
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Alice Madden on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Neville on Families & Children
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for Tim Neville on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andrew Romanoff on Families & Children
Democratic 2020 Challenger: Click here for Andrew Romanoff on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Amy Stephens on Families & Children
Republican Challenger (withdrawn): Click here for Amy Stephens on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Walsh on Families & Children
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for John Walsh on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Angela Williams on Families & Children
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Angela Williams on other issues.
  • Lemonade-stand law: legalize businesses of minors. (Aug 2019)

House:


Ken Buck on Families & Children
Republican House Member (District 4): Click here for Ken Buck on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Coffman on Families & Children
Republican (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Coffman on other issues.
  • Cut budget for domestic violence prevention. (Oct 2014)
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
Jason Crow on Families & Children
Democrat (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jason Crow on other issues.
  • Require childhood vaccinations for public schools. (Nov 2020)
  • Ensure workers are able to care for their families. (May 2020)
Diana DeGette on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (CO-1): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Diana DeGette on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 15% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Call for a White House Conference on Children and Youth. (Mar 2008)
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jan 2015)
  • Teach teens about both abstinence & contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • Supported funding child care, child health, & child housing. (Jul 1999)
Doug Lamborn on Families & Children
Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Doug Lamborn on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
Richard Longstreth on Families & Children
Libertarian (District 2): Click here for Richard Longstreth on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Neguse on Families & Children
Democrat (District 2): Click here for Joe Neguse on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ed Perlmutter on Families & Children
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ed Perlmutter on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Feb 2013)
Jared Polis on Families & Children
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Jared Polis on other issues.
  • Wants "unique Colorado solution" to provide paid leave. (Jan 2020)
  • Establish statewide paid family and medical leave program. (Jan 2019)
  • Supports same-sex marriage. (Oct 2018)
  • Will establish full-day Pre-K statewide. ()
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • Sponsored supporting No Name-Calling Week in schools. (Jan 2013)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Feb 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jan 2015)
  • Increase number of children eligible for free school meals. (Oct 2009)
Tom Tancredo on Families & Children
Republican Representative (CO-6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Tancredo on other issues.
  • Welfare hurts family; families teach morals & discipline. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Scott Tipton on Families & Children
Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scott Tipton on other issues.
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Bob Beauprez on Families & Children
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Beauprez on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
William Owens on Families & Children
Republican CO Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for William Owens on other issues.
  • Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
  • Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)
Bill Ritter on Families & Children
Democrat: Click here for Bill Ritter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Cory Gardner on Families & Children
Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Cory Gardner on other issues.
Raul Acosta on Families & Children
2004 former Republican Write-in Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Raul Acosta on other issues.
  • Families are the building block of the nation. (Oct 2004)
Hank Brown on Families & Children
Former Republican Senator (Until 1996): Click here for Hank Brown on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ben Nighthorse Campbell on Families & Children
Former Republican incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ben Nighthorse Campbell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
  • Rated 83% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Pete Coors on Families & Children
2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for Pete Coors on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Scott McInnis on Families & Children
Republican (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Scott McInnis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 91% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Mike Miles on Families & Children
2004 former Democratic Senate primary challenger: Click here for Mike Miles on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Richard Randall on Families & Children
2004 former Libertarian Challenger: Click here for Richard Randall on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dan Schaefer on Families & Children
Republican Former (1994-) (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Schaefer on other issues.
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Bob Schaffer on Families & Children
Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Representative (CO-4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Schaffer on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
Tom Strickland on Families & Children
2002 Democratic Challenger (CO): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Strickland on other issues.
  • Expand children’s health insurance coverage. (Sep 2002)
Wayne Allard on Families & Children
Republican Sr Senator (CO): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Wayne Allard on other issues.
  • Voted YES on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Bob Beauprez on Families & Children
Republican (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Beauprez on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Joel Hefley on Families & Children
Republican (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joel Hefley on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Betsy Markey on Families & Children
Former Democrat (until 2010) (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Betsy Markey on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
Marilyn Musgrave on Families & Children
Republican Representative (CO-4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Marilyn Musgrave on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Jane Norton on Families & Children
Republican Senate Challenger (2010); previously Lt. Gov.: Click here for Jane Norton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Salazar on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (CO-3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Salazar on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
Ken Salazar on Families & Children
Democratic Jr Senator (CO): Click here for Ken Salazar on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Schaffer on Families & Children
Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Representative (CO-4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Schaffer on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
David Skaggs on Families & Children
Democrat (District 2): Click here for David Skaggs on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Udall on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (CO-2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mark Udall on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 16% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Permanent crime database for volunteers with kids. (Jul 2008)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
Michael Bennet on Families & Children
Democratic Presidential Challenger; CO Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Michael Bennet on other issues.
  • Kids belong in classrooms not cages. (Jul 2019)
  • Supports broad paid family and medical leave plans. (Jul 2019)
  • Expand the Child Tax Credit. (Jul 2019)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
Lauren Boebert on Families & Children
Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lauren Boebert on other issues.
Mark Udall on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (CO-2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mark Udall on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 16% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Permanent crime database for volunteers with kids. (Jul 2008)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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