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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Colin Bonini on Civil Rights
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Republican 2020 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Opposed same-sex marriage for Delaware. (May 2013)
- Don't recognize same-sex marriage. (Nov 1998)
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John Carney on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Increase diversity in state employment. (Jan 2018)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Oct 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (Jun 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
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Julianne Murray on Civil Rights
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| Delaware Republican Governor:
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David Lamar Williams on Civil Rights
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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Senate:
DE 2020: 2020 DE Governor's race
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Rob Arlett on Civil Rights
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| Republican candidate for Delaware U. S. Senator:
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Chuck Boyce on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Deleware U. S. Senator:
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- Staunch supporter of equality including sexual orientation. (Feb 2018)
- Civil rights movement continues to progress for the better. (Jan 2018)
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Tom Carper on Civil Rights
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Democratic Sr Senator (DE):
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- Let state legislatures decide who can get married. (Oct 2012)
- Repeal DOMA; it's unconstitutional. (Oct 2012)
- Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act. (Oct 2012)
- Favors requiring companies to hire more women & minorities. (Sep 2000)
- Supports “Sexual orientation protected by civil rights laws”. (Sep 2000)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
- Rated 40% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 67% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 79% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Investigate deportation of Japanese during WWII. (Jan 2009)
- Decide Indian gaming rules at state level, not DOI. (Jul 1999)
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Chris Coons on Civil Rights
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Targeted by Stonewall as pro-LGBT candidate. (Jun 2010)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Supports Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). (Sep 2010)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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James DeMartino on Civil Rights
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Christine O`Donnell on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- Opposes Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). (Sep 2010)
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Jessica Scarane on Civil Rights
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Reparations for slavery & genocide of indigenous peoples. (Nov 2019)
- Pass laws that protects girls' & women's rights. (Nov 2019)
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Gene Truono on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Delaware U.S. Senator:
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- Constitution's inferred rights cover LGBT rights. (Mar 2018)
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Kevin Wade on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Marriage is fundamental building block for any community. (Oct 2012)
- Same-sex marriage is a "fringe issue" and a distraction. (Oct 2012)
- Supports defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
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Lauren Witzke on Civil Rights
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| Republican Challenger:
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House:
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John Carney on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District AL):
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- Increase diversity in state employment. (Jan 2018)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Oct 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (Jun 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
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Lisa Blunt Rochester on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District AL):
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- Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act for gender pay equity. (Nov 2016)
- Supports same-sex marriage. (Nov 2016)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Jack Markell on Civil Rights
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Delaware Democratic Governor:
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- Supported same-sex marriage for Delaware. (May 2013)
- Signs civil union rights into law. (Jul 2011)
- Bans discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Jul 2009)
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Ruth Ann Minner on Civil Rights
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Democratic DE Governor:
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- Civil unions yes; marriage no. (Nov 2004)
- Recruit minorities for state hiring, but no quotas. (Nov 2004)
- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
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Michael Castle on Civil Rights
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2010 Senate Challenger; previously Gov.and Rep.:
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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 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)
- 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 40% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 63% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 56% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Michael Castle on Civil Rights
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Former GOP (until 2010) (District AL):
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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 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)
- 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 40% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
- Rated 63% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 56% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Ray Clatworthy on Civil Rights
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2002 Republican Senate Challenger (DE):
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- Sexual orientation not protected by civil rights laws. (Mar 2009)
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William Roth on Civil Rights
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Former Republican Senator (unseated, 2000):
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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 YES on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
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Mike Protack on Civil Rights
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Republican challenger:
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- Marriage is between one man and one woman. (Jan 2006)
- Supports tradition of personal religious expression. (Jan 2006)
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Jan Ting on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- Marriage is between a man and a woman. (Sep 2006)
- Separating religious faith from government is misguided. (Aug 2006)
- The American flag is sacred. (Aug 2006)
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Beau Biden on Civil Rights
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| Democratic Senate Challenger; currently Attorney General:
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Alex Pires on Civil Rights
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Independent Challenger:
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- Women are treated disproportionately poorly. (Oct 2012)
- Gay people are equal. (Oct 2012)
- Unequivocal support for legalization of same-sex marriage. (Oct 2012)
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