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John B. King on Energy & Oil
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for John B. King on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rushern Baker on Energy & Oil
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Rushern Baker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Maya Cummings on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for Maryland governor: Click here for Maya Cummings on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Delaney on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from MD-6: Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for John Delaney on other issues.
  • Keep climate change separate from other issues. (Jul 2019)
  • Carbon pricing works; you just have to do it right. (Jun 2019)
  • Re-enter the Paris Climate Agreement. (Apr 2019)
  • Fivefold increase in federal clean-energy funding. (Apr 2019)
  • Start carbon tax at $15 per ton of CO2, & add $10 per year. (Apr 2019)
  • Zero score on "350 Action's 2020 Climate Test". (Mar 2019)
  • Bipartisan carbon tax bill, but not the Green New Deal. (Mar 2019)
  • Proposed carbon tax, but also invest in new technology. (Mar 2019)
  • Co-sponsored bipartisan carbon tax bill. (Feb 2019)
  • Align incentives so creators of CO2 emissions pay for them. (May 2018)
  • Gas tax has fallen since 1993, due to inflation. (May 2018)
  • Institute a revenue-neutral national carbon tax. (Nov 2012)
  • Supports regulating greenhouse gas emissions. (Sep 2012)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
Robin Ficker on Energy & Oil
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Robin Ficker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Peter Franchot on Energy & Oil
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Peter Franchot on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Doug Gansler on Energy & Oil
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Doug Gansler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Larry Hogan on Energy & Oil
Republican Maryland Governor; possible presidential contender: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Larry Hogan on other issues.
  • Clean energy; green jobs. (Jan 2019)
  • Combat greenhouse gas emissions; grow green jobs. (Jan 2018)
  • Clean Cars Act: invest in electric cars & charging stations. (Feb 2017)
Ashwani Jain on Energy & Oil
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Ashwani Jain on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ben Jealous on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for governor of Maryland: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ben Jealous on other issues.
  • Will set deadline to change to 100% clean, renewable energy. (Jun 2018)
Kelly M. Schulz on Energy & Oil
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kelly M. Schulz on other issues.
  • Voted NO on offshore wind renewable energy credits. (Mar 2013)
Richard Madaleno on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for governor of Maryland: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Richard Madaleno on other issues.
  • Supports Paris Climate Agreement & regulating greenhouse gas. (Jun 2018)
  • Maryland should lead way on renewable energy. (Aug 2017)
  • Voted YES on offshore wind renewable energy credits. (Mar 2013)
Thomas Perez on Energy & Oil
Democratic Challenger for Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Perez on other issues.
  • 80% carbon free by 2030, 100% by 2035. (Jul 2021)
  • Renewable energy means high paying jobs open to unionization. (Jul 2021)
  • Offshore wind a win for workers, businesses, & environment. (Apr 2021)
  • Promote SolarCity manufacturing solar panels. (Mar 2016)
Shawn Quinn on Energy & Oil
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Shawn Quinn on other issues.
  • Oppose prioritizing green energy. (May 2018)
Alec Ross on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Alec Ross on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

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Tony Campbell on Energy & Oil
Republican candidate for Maryland U. S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tony Campbell on other issues.
  • Regulate greenhouse gases, but don't fund renewables. (Nov 2018)
  • Regulate greenhouse gas, but don't fund renewables. (Jul 2018)
Benjamin Cardin on Energy & Oil
Democratic Jr Senator (MD): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Benjamin Cardin on other issues.
  • End special breaks to oil industries. (Oct 2012)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
  • Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
Richard Douglas on Energy & Oil
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Richard Douglas on other issues.
  • Vote YES on Keystone pipeline; it's a call to arms. (Nov 2015)
  • Build Keystone and other common sense fossil fuel solutions. (Nov 2012)
Donna Edwards on Energy & Oil
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Donna Edwards on other issues.
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
Sam Faddis on Energy & Oil
Republican Candidate for Maryland U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sam Faddis on other issues.
  • Develop domestic coal, gas and oil. (Feb 2016)
Margaret Flowers on Energy & Oil
Green Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Margaret Flowers on other issues.
  • Transition to a carbon-free, nuclear-free energy economy. (Feb 2016)
  • World will reach the limits of its carbon budget in 2018. (Jan 2016)
Chelsea Manning on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for Maryland U.S. Senator: Click here for Chelsea Manning on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Steele on Energy & Oil
Republican challenger, Lt. Gov.: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Michael Steele on other issues.
  • Moratorium on gas taxes until price stabilizes. (Aug 2006)
  • Create and sustain real energy independence. (Aug 2006)
  • Solar and renewables are the energy sources for the future. (May 2006)
  • More biomass, more hybrids, more fuel efficiency. (May 2006)
Kathy Szeliga on Energy & Oil
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kathy Szeliga on other issues.
  • Voted NO on offshore wind renewable energy credits. (Mar 2013)
Chris Van Hollen on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (MD-8): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Chris Van Hollen on other issues.
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Mar 2019)
  • Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
Arvin Vohra on Energy & Oil
Libertarian candidate for President; Libertarian Party Vice-Chair: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Arvin Vohra on other issues.
  • Green energy has advantages; but let market handle it. (Mar 2018)

House:


Anthony Brown on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Anthony Brown on other issues.
  • Supports federally developing renewable energy. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports regulation of greenhouse gas emission. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Elijah Cummings on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (MD-7): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Elijah Cummings on other issues.
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
  • Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
  • Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Feb 2019)
John Delaney on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from MD-6: Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for John Delaney on other issues.
  • Keep climate change separate from other issues. (Jul 2019)
  • Carbon pricing works; you just have to do it right. (Jun 2019)
  • Re-enter the Paris Climate Agreement. (Apr 2019)
  • Fivefold increase in federal clean-energy funding. (Apr 2019)
  • Start carbon tax at $15 per ton of CO2, & add $10 per year. (Apr 2019)
  • Zero score on "350 Action's 2020 Climate Test". (Mar 2019)
  • Bipartisan carbon tax bill, but not the Green New Deal. (Mar 2019)
  • Proposed carbon tax, but also invest in new technology. (Mar 2019)
  • Co-sponsored bipartisan carbon tax bill. (Feb 2019)
  • Align incentives so creators of CO2 emissions pay for them. (May 2018)
  • Gas tax has fallen since 1993, due to inflation. (May 2018)
  • Institute a revenue-neutral national carbon tax. (Nov 2012)
  • Supports regulating greenhouse gas emissions. (Sep 2012)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
Andy Harris on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 1): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Andy Harris on other issues.
  • The answer is drilling at home. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
  • Let wind energy production tax credit expire. (Aug 2014)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Steny Hoyer on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (MD-5): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Steny Hoyer on other issues.
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Jamie Raskin on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 8): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jamie Raskin on other issues.
  • Invest in clean energy to break our carbon addiction. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES on offshore wind renewable energy credits. (Mar 2013)
  • Supports federally developing renewable energy. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports regulation of greenhouse gas emission. (Nov 2016)
  • Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Feb 2019)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Dutch Ruppersberger on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (MD-2): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Dutch Ruppersberger on other issues.
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 67% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
John Sarbanes on Energy & Oil
Democrat: Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for John Sarbanes on other issues.
  • Long-term energy policy inclding alternative energy. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Feb 2019)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
  • Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
David Trone on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for David Trone on other issues.
  • Renewable solar energy is proven source; continue investment. (Oct 2018)
  • Invest in green technology to fight climate change. (Sep 2018)
  • PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
  • PVS:Regulate greenhouse gas emissions. (Aug 2018)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Robert Ehrlich on Energy & Oil
Republican Governor and Senate Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Robert Ehrlich on other issues.
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Repeal the gas tax. (May 2001)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Martin O`Malley on Energy & Oil
Democratic Presidential candidate: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Martin O`Malley on other issues.
  • American jobs agenda to build a new renewable energy future. (May 2015)
  • End the automatic gas tax increase. (Feb 2015)
  • Raise gas tax by 2% per year, to rebuild infrastructure. (Feb 2012)
  • Maryland needs a long-term vision to make energy affordable. (Nov 2006)
  • Supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases. (Aug 2000)
Ian Schlakman on Energy & Oil
Green Party candidate for President 2010: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ian Schlakman on other issues.
  • Prioritize green energy. (Aug 2018)
Barbara Mikulski on Energy & Oil
Democratic Sr Senator (MD): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Barbara Mikulski on other issues.
  • Oppose drilling off coast; decrease reliance on fossil fuels. (Aug 2010)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
  • Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
  • Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
  • Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted YES on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
  • Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
Donna Edwards on Energy & Oil
Democrat (retiring 2016) (District 4): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Donna Edwards on other issues.
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
Chris Van Hollen on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (MD-8): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Chris Van Hollen on other issues.
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Mar 2019)
  • Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
Parris Glendening on Energy & Oil
Former Democratic Governor (1995-2002): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Parris Glendening on other issues.
  • Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
  • Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
  • More funding to develop domestic energy supplies. (Sep 2001)
  • Use federal funds for nuclear cleanup, with state input. (Sep 2001)
  • Share offshore oil development revenue with states. (Sep 2001)
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend on Energy & Oil
Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kathleen Kennedy Townsend on other issues.
  • Build Maglev train; technology of the future. (May 2002)
E.J. Pipkin on Energy & Oil
2004 former Republican challenger; previously state Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for E.J. Pipkin on other issues.
  • Develop alternative fuels. (Aug 2004)
William Capps on Energy & Oil
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for William Capps on other issues.
  • Open up oil exploration nationwide and at sea. (Sep 2011)
  • Tree huggers limit oil & coal, and we get $5 gas. (Jul 2011)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
Robert Ehrlich on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Robert Ehrlich on other issues.
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Repeal the gas tax. (May 2001)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Wayne Gilchrest on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (MD-1): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Wayne Gilchrest on other issues.
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Sponsored bill for greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
  • Rated 33% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
Frank Kratovil on Energy & Oil
Democrat (until 2010) (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Frank Kratovil on other issues.
  • First, use 68 million acres of undeveloped leased lands. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Include agricultural products in renewable fuels. (May 2009)
Kweisi Mfume on Energy & Oil
Democratic Senate Challenger (MD); previously U.S. Representative: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kweisi Mfume on other issues.
  • Federal government must enforce environmental laws. (May 2020)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
  • Pro-renewable energy, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Connie Morella on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Connie Morella on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
  • Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)
Paul Sarbanes on Energy & Oil
Democratic Sr Senator (MD): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Paul Sarbanes on other issues.
  • Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
  • Voted YES on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
  • Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted NO on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted NO on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
  • Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted YES on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
  • Keep efficient air conditioner rule to conserve energy. (Mar 2004)
Corrogan Vaughn on Energy & Oil
Republican Challenger: Click here for Corrogan Vaughn on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Daniel Vovak on Energy & Oil
Republican challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Daniel Vovak on other issues.
  • Move towards ethanol-based fuel. (Jul 2006)
Eric Wargotz on Energy & Oil
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Eric Wargotz on other issues.
  • Invest in wind, solar, clean coal, nuclear, oil & gas. (Aug 2010)
  • Invest in wind, solar, clean coal, nuclear energy, oil & gas. (Jul 2010)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
Albert Wynn on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (MD-4): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Albert Wynn on other issues.
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
  • Rated 83% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Kevin Zeese on Energy & Oil
Green/ Libertarian/ Populist Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kevin Zeese on other issues.
  • Break the US addiction to fossil fuels. (Jun 2006)
  • Foreign oil is the root cause of many military conflicts. (Jan 2006)
Roscoe Bartlett on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (MD-6): Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Roscoe Bartlett on other issues.
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Rated 33% by CAF, indicating a mixed record on energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Require 80% fuel-choice vehicles by 2018. (May 2011)
  • Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
Dan Bongino on Energy & Oil
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dan Bongino on other issues.
  • Renewables viable if they can compete in private market. (Apr 2012)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
Benjamin Cardin on Energy & Oil
Democratic Jr Senator (MD): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Benjamin Cardin on other issues.
  • End special breaks to oil industries. (Oct 2012)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
  • 50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)
  • Designate sensitive ANWR area as protected wilderness. (Nov 2007)
  • Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
Kweisi Mfume on Energy & Oil
Democratic Senate Challenger (MD); previously U.S. Representative: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kweisi Mfume on other issues.
  • Federal government must enforce environmental laws. (May 2020)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
  • Pro-renewable energy, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Rob Sobhani on Energy & Oil
Independent Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rob Sobhani on other issues.
  • Untangle national security from our need for oil and gas. (Oct 2012)
  • Harness solar energy in the Mideast with American technology. (Aug 2012)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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