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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Carl Brewer on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Compassionate resolution to immigration issue. (Sep 2017)
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Sam Brownback on Immigration
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Republican Sr Senator (KS):
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- Executive order to not assist Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
- Push enforcement at the worksite. (Sep 2007)
- Oppose amnesty, but guest worker program ok. (Sep 2007)
- Balance principles: nation of laws vs. compassionate society. (Jul 2007)
- Catch criminals at borders; plus comprehensive reform. (Jul 2007)
- No new paths to citizenship, but reform bill ok if enforced. (Jun 2007)
- Toughen the borders & combine enforcement with legalization. (May 2007)
- Increase legal immigrants & build a fence on Mexican border. (Mar 2007)
- Raise the number of legal immigrants over time. (Feb 2007)
- Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
- Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
- Sponsored comprehensive immigration reform, without amnesty. (May 2005)
- Rated 33% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
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Jeff Colyer on Immigration
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Candidate for Governor:
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- Fought in-state tuition for children of illegal immigrants. (Aug 2017)
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Wink Hartman on Immigration
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| Republican candidate for Governor:
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Laura Kelly on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for governor of Kansas:
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- Wants immigration reform that has clear path to citizenship. (Jul 2018)
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Kris Kobach on Immigration
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| Republican candidate for Kansas Governor:
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Derek Schmidt on Immigration
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Senate:
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Randall Batson on Immigration
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Supports illegal immigrants earning citizenship. (Sep 2014)
- Benefits of citizenship only if arrived by legal means. (Aug 2014)
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Barbara Bollier on Immigration
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Immigrants play a critical role in Kansas' economy. (Oct 2020)
- Anti-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Barry Grissom on Immigration
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Kris Kobach on Immigration
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| Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Jake LaTurner on Immigration
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| Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Dave Lindstrom on Immigration
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Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- No discussion of immigration reform until border secured. (May 2020)
- National security starts with wall on southern border. (Jan 2020)
- Build wall in some areas; use technology in other areas. (Aug 2019)
- We need to grow, but make sure they're coming in legally. (Aug 2019)
- Strongly pro-border wall, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Strongly pro-ICE, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Strongly anti-sanctuary city, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Roger Marshall on Immigration
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Opposed path to citizenship for DACA participants. (Oct 2020)
- Turn off magnets for migrants to enter under false pretenses. (Jun 2020)
- Spend what is necessary to secure our southern border. (Nov 2016)
- Supports illegals returning to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
- Strongly pro-border wall, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Strongly pro-ICE, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Strongly anti-sanctuary city, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Pro-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Pat Roberts on Immigration
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Republican Sr Senator (KS):
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- Increase border patrols; reduce undocumented immigrant flow. (Sep 2014)
- 1986: Opposed Reagan's immigration limited amnesty bill. (Sep 2014)
- Ensure that our borders are secure. (Aug 2008)
- First step is securing our borders. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
- Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
- English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
- Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Zero tolerance for border crossing via increased prosecution. (Mar 2008)
- Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
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Chad Taylor on Immigration
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Democrat Challenger:
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- Unmuddy the waters and create a path to citizenship. (Jul 2014)
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Todd Tiahrt on Immigration
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Republican Representative (KS-4):
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- I've shifted my view: build the fence on Mexican border. (Jul 2010)
- Compassion for illegals on lower tuition, but no more. (Jul 2010)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Susan Wagle on Immigration
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Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- President Trump is right; we must build a wall. (Sep 2019)
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Patrick Wiesner on Immigration
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Hispanics are hard workers--but no amnesty. (Aug 2016)
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Milton Wolf on Immigration
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Republican Challenger:
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- Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry. (Jul 2014)
- Reward those who love America & play by the rules. (Dec 2013)
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Sharice Davids on Immigration
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Democrat (District 3):
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- PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
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Ron Estes on Immigration
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Republican (District 4):
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- Securing the Southern border must be our first priority. (Apr 2017)
- Supports border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
- PVS:Illegal immigrants must exit and re-enter. (Aug 2018)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
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Tim Huelskamp on Immigration
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Republican (District 1):
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- Secure the border; no amnesty. (Nov 2010)
- Stop releasing low-risk illegal immigrants. (Mar 2013)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Lynn Jenkins on Immigration
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Republican (District 2):
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- Illegal immigration is wrecking havoc; no amnesty. (Nov 2008)
- Rated A- by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Roger Marshall on Immigration
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Republican (District 1):
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- Opposed path to citizenship for DACA participants. (Oct 2020)
- Turn off magnets for migrants to enter under false pretenses. (Jun 2020)
- Spend what is necessary to secure our southern border. (Nov 2016)
- Supports illegals returning to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
- Strongly pro-border wall, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Strongly pro-ICE, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Strongly anti-sanctuary city, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Pro-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Mike Pompeo on Immigration
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Republican (District 4):
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- Secure our borders; stop rewarding lawbreakers. (Nov 2010)
- Opposes a pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2010)
- Stop releasing low-risk illegal immigrants. (Mar 2013)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Todd Tiahrt on Immigration
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Republican Representative (KS-4):
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- I've shifted my view: build the fence on Mexican border. (Jul 2010)
- Compassion for illegals on lower tuition, but no more. (Jul 2010)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Steve Watkins on Immigration
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Republican (District 2):
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- Build the border wall, not sanctuary cities. (Sep 2018)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
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Kevin Yoder on Immigration
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Republican (District 3):
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- Secure our borders; eliminate incentives; increase H1B visas. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Greg Orman on Immigration
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Independent candidate for Governor:
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- Tough, practical, fair policy: no amnesty but no deportation. (Oct 2014)
- Increase border patrols; reduce undocumented immigrant flow. (Sep 2014)
- Illegals already here should register and pay taxes. (Jun 2014)
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Mark Parkinson on Immigration
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| Former Democratic Governor (2009-2010):
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Mike Pompeo on Immigration
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Former Secretary of State:
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- Secure our borders; stop rewarding lawbreakers. (Nov 2010)
- Opposes a pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2010)
- Stop releasing low-risk illegal immigrants. (Mar 2013)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Kathleen Sebelius on Immigration
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Democratic KS Governor:
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- Focus on employers who hire illegal workers. (Oct 2006)
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Greg Orman on Immigration
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Independent Senate Challenger:
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- Tough, practical, fair policy: no amnesty but no deportation. (Oct 2014)
- Increase border patrols; reduce undocumented immigrant flow. (Sep 2014)
- Illegals already here should register and pay taxes. (Jun 2014)
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Bill Graves on Immigration
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Former Republican Governor (1995-2002):
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- Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
- Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
- English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
- Ease Canadian border-crossing rules. (Oct 1999)
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Bob Dole on Immigration
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Former Republican Senator (Until 1996):
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- Don't require English fluency for all immigrants. (Jun 1985)
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Sheila Frahm on Immigration
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| Former Republican Senate Appointee (1996):
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Nancy Kassebaum on Immigration
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| Former Republican Senator (Until 1996):
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Jan Meyers on Immigration
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 3):
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Joe Bellis on Immigration
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2010 Reform Party Challenger:
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- Full funding and completion of all border security measures. (Aug 2010)
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Nancy Boyda on Immigration
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Democrat:
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- Crack Down on Illegal Immigration. (Nov 2006)
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Sam Brownback on Immigration
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Republican Sr Senator (KS):
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- Executive order to not assist Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
- Push enforcement at the worksite. (Sep 2007)
- Oppose amnesty, but guest worker program ok. (Sep 2007)
- Balance principles: nation of laws vs. compassionate society. (Jul 2007)
- Catch criminals at borders; plus comprehensive reform. (Jul 2007)
- No new paths to citizenship, but reform bill ok if enforced. (Jun 2007)
- Toughen the borders & combine enforcement with legalization. (May 2007)
- Increase legal immigrants & build a fence on Mexican border. (Mar 2007)
- Raise the number of legal immigrants over time. (Feb 2007)
- Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
- Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
- Sponsored comprehensive immigration reform, without amnesty. (May 2005)
- Rated 33% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
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Dan Glickman on Immigration
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| Dem. (to Cabinet 1995) (District 4):
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Lisa Johnston on Immigration
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- Immigration reform focused on employer enforcement. (Jul 2010)
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Lee Jones on Immigration
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Democratic Senate Challenger (KS):
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- Establish official English. (Sep 2004)
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Dennis Moore on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (KS-3):
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- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 33% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
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Jerry Moran on Immigration
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (KS-1):
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- No driver's licenses & no college discounts for illegals. (Jul 2010)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
- Supports controlling border with necessary infrastructure. (Nov 2016)
- Supports ban on resettlement of Syrian refugees. (Nov 2016)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Jim Ryun on Immigration
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
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Jim Slattery on Immigration
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Jake LaTurner on Immigration
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| Republican (District 2):
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Tracey Mann on Immigration
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| Republican (District 1):
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Jerry Moran on Immigration
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (KS-1):
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- No driver's licenses & no college discounts for illegals. (Jul 2010)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
- Supports controlling border with necessary infrastructure. (Nov 2016)
- Supports ban on resettlement of Syrian refugees. (Nov 2016)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Michael Soetaert on Immigration
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| Democratic Challenger:
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