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Pat McCrory on Civil Rights

Republican Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Pat McCrory on other issues.

Transgendered people must use bathroom based on birth gender. (Oct 2016)
Terminate license plates noting Sons of Confederate Veterans. (Jun 2015)

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Kay Hagan on Civil Rights

Democratic Jr Senator; previously member of State Senate: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Kay Hagan on other issues.

Leave definition of marriage up to state law. (Mar 2008)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
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)

Thom Tillis on Civil Rights

Republican Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Thom Tillis on other issues.

OpEd: Supported tax cuts over help for students and women. (Oct 2014)
Defend the N.C. gay marriage ban. (Oct 2014)
Government shouldn't redefine marriage. (Sep 2014)
NC's "traditional population" stable while minorities grow. (Jun 2014)
Constitutionally define marriage as one man and one woman. (Sep 2011)

House:

Alma Adams on Civil Rights

Democratic House Member (District 12): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Alma Adams on other issues.

Do more to ensure women receive equal pay for equal work. (Aug 2014)
Do more for civil rights including the LGBT community. (Aug 2014)
Supports same-sex marriage. (Sep 2014)
Supports same-sex marriage. (Sep 2014)
Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)

G.K. Butterfield on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (NC-1): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for G.K. Butterfield on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
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 97% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Renee Ellmers on Civil Rights

Republican (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Renee Ellmers on other issues.

Marriage is between one man and one woman. (Nov 2010)
Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)

Virginia Foxx on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (NC-5): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Virginia Foxx on other issues.

Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 19% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)

Richard Hudson on Civil Rights

Republican (District 8): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Richard Hudson on other issues.

Constitutional Amendment to Protect Traditional Marriage. (Nov 2012)
Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Supports defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
Opposes same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Oct 2013)
Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)

Walter Beaman Jones on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (NC-3): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Walter Beaman Jones on other issues.

Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 39% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
Ensure disabled access to public pools. (Jan 2013)
State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Feb 2014)
Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)

Larry Kissell on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 8): Click here for Larry Kissell on other issues.

No stance on record.

Patrick McHenry on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (NC-10): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Patrick McHenry on other issues.

Protect marriage, our most sacred institution. (Nov 2004)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 17% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Oct 2013)
Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)

Mark Meadows on Civil Rights

Republican (District 11): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Mark Meadows on other issues.

Protect the institution of marriage. (Nov 2012)
Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Supports defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
Opposes same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)

Robert Pittenger on Civil Rights

Republican (District 9): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Robert Pittenger on other issues.

No affirmative action in state hiring decisions. (Nov 2004)
Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Opposes same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Jan 2014)
Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)

David Eugene Price on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (NC-4): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for David Eugene Price on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 87% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 75% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

David Rouzer on Civil Rights

Republican House Member (District 7): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for David Rouzer on other issues.

Opposes same-sex marriage. (Sep 2014)
Opposes same-sex marriage. (Sep 2014)
Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)

Mark Walker on Civil Rights

Republican House Member (District 6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Walker on other issues.

Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. (Sep 2014)
Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)

Mel Watt on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (NC-12): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Mel Watt on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Require "Privacy Impact Statement" on new federal rules. (Apr 2002)
Rated 93% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 63% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 100% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Roy Cooper on Civil Rights

Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Roy Cooper on other issues.

Repeal the "Bathroom Bill"; it's a dark cloud over NC. (Mar 2017)
Repeal law requiring bathroom use based on birth gender. (Oct 2016)
Women deserve equal pay. (Apr 2016)
Same-sex marriage opt-out is likely unconstitutional. (Jun 2015)

Elizabeth Dole on Civil Rights

Republican Sr Senator: Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Elizabeth Dole on other issues.

Discontinue affirmative action programs. (Jun 2008)
Traditional marriage is something Republicans will defend. (Aug 2004)
Freedom of religion, not freedom from religion. (Aug 2004)
For school prayer & 10 Commandments in schools. (Oct 1999)
Protect taxpayers from tax-funded free Internet porn. (Jul 1999)
States should sort out gambling�s benefits & consequences. (Jul 1999)
More to be done to remove the �glass ceiling�. (May 1999)
Empowerment of women comes from dreams and passion. (May 1999)
Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 18% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)

Mike Easley on Civil Rights

Democratic NC Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Easley on other issues.

Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)

Bev Perdue on Civil Rights

North Carolina Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bev Perdue on other issues.

Help women fight for equal pay for equal work. (Sep 2012)
Increase efforts to integrate state colleges. (Nov 1996)
Don�t include sexual orientation in anti-discrimination laws. (Nov 1996)

Ken Spaulding on Civil Rights

Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ken Spaulding on other issues.

Oppose Amendment One; marriage equality will be upheld. (Jun 2015)
End state-based acceptance of the Confederate banner. (Jun 2015)

John Howard Coble on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (NC-6): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for John Howard Coble on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 22% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)

Mike McIntyre on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (NC-7): Click here for 19 full quotes OR click here for Mike McIntyre on other issues.

Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 27% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 25% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 78% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
State definition of marriage supersedes federal gay marriage. (Jan 2014)
Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Jul 2014)
Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)

Brad Miller on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (NC-13): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Brad Miller on other issues.

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 NO on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 94% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)

Sue Myrick on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (NC-9): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Sue Myrick on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 17% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)

Heath Shuler on Civil Rights

Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Heath Shuler on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)

James Hunt on Civil Rights

Former Democrat Governor (1993-2000): Click here for the full quote OR click here for James Hunt on other issues.

More federal funding of IDEA for disabled education. (Mar 2000)

Frank Ballance on Civil Rights

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Frank Ballance on other issues.

Voted NO on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)

Erskine Bowles on Civil Rights

2004 former Democrat challenger; former W.H. Chief of Staff: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Erskine Bowles on other issues.

Increased loans to minority and women-owned businesses. (Oct 2004)
Constitutional amendment on gay marriage as last resort. (Sep 2004)

Eva Clayton on Civil Rights

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 1): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Eva Clayton on other issues.

Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Ending racial profiling is part of fight for justice. (Jan 2001)
Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)

John Edwards on Civil Rights

Former Democrat Senator; retired to run for President, 2004: Click here for 37 full quotes OR click here for John Edwards on other issues.

Subprime mess is also an issue of race. (Jan 2008)
Equal housing policy and economic policy for all. (Jan 2008)
Ok to read about same-sex couples to second-graders. (Sep 2007)
Get rid of DOMA; get rid of don�t-ask-don�t-tell. (Aug 2007)
Support transgendered people publicly while transitioning. (Aug 2007)
Mistake to say my faith makes me oppose same-sex marriage. (Aug 2007)
On journey about same-sex marriage, but does not support it. (Aug 2007)
No reparations for slavery; but plenty more we can do. (Jul 2007)
Better advocate for women than Hillary Clinton. (Jul 2007)
Opposes gay marriage due to his religion; but conflicted. (Jul 2007)
Racial inequality is at heart & soul of my campaign. (Jun 2007)
Support all partnership benefits for same-sex couples. (Jun 2007)
Equal opportunity needs to be active principle, not passive. (Apr 2007)
Ten Commandments in courthouses cause more trouble than good. (Mar 2007)
Let gays serve in the military. (Feb 2007)
No gay marriage, but no discrimination & civil unions. (Feb 2007)
Allow gay couples to visit each other in the hospital. (Oct 2004)
Raising the minimum wage is a working women�s issue. (Aug 2004)
Embrace equal opportunities for all, like I had. (Jul 2004)
Talk about race everywhere and to every American. (Jul 2004)
Enormous strides for gays and lesbians without gay marriage. (Jan 2004)
Flag burning is despicable, but not a constitutional issue. (Jan 2004)
Let each state decide about civil unions and gay marriage. (Jan 2004)
Fund the Help America Vote Act. (Jan 2004)
Remove Confederate flag from South Carolina state house. (Nov 2003)
Most southerners don�t drive around with Confederate flags. (Nov 2003)
PATRIOT Act removes liberties that it�s supposed to protect. (Sep 2003)
Governments don�t belong in bedrooms, including gay bedrooms. (May 2003)
PATRIOT Act ok, if watchdogs protect civil liberties. (May 2003)
Affirmative Action needed 40 years ago & still needed today. (May 2003)
Voting Record
Opposes DOMA because states already can ignore gay marriages. (Feb 2004)
Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Increase subsidies for women-owned non-profit business. (Mar 2004)

Lauch Faircloth on Civil Rights

Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Lauch Faircloth on other issues.

Voted NO on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
Voted YES on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
Voted YES on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)

David Funderburk on Civil Rights

Republican Former (1994-) (District 2): Click here for David Funderburk on other issues.

No stance on record.

Fred Heineman on Civil Rights

Republican Former (1994-) (District 4): Click here for Fred Heineman on other issues.

No stance on record.

Jesse Helms on Civil Rights

Former Republican Senator: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Helms on other issues.

Opposes radical feminist UN women�s treaty. (Mar 2000)
Voted NO on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
Voted YES on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
Voted YES on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)

Cass Ballenger on Civil Rights

Republican (District 10): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Cass Ballenger on other issues.

Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

Richard Burr on Civil Rights

Sr Senator; previously Republican Rep (NC-5): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Richard Burr on other issues.

Let same-sex marriage be decided by the states. (Oct 2016)
Constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 21% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2014)
Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)

Cal Cunningham on Civil Rights

2010 Democratic challenger; previously State Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cal Cunningham on other issues.

End "don't ask, don't tell" in the military. (Apr 2010)

Elizabeth Dole on Civil Rights

Republican Sr Senator: Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Elizabeth Dole on other issues.

Discontinue affirmative action programs. (Jun 2008)
Traditional marriage is something Republicans will defend. (Aug 2004)
Freedom of religion, not freedom from religion. (Aug 2004)
For school prayer & 10 Commandments in schools. (Oct 1999)
Protect taxpayers from tax-funded free Internet porn. (Jul 1999)
States should sort out gambling�s benefits & consequences. (Jul 1999)
More to be done to remove the �glass ceiling�. (May 1999)
Empowerment of women comes from dreams and passion. (May 1999)
Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 18% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)

Bob Etheridge on Civil Rights

Democratic Representative (NC-2): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Bob Etheridge on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted 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)
Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 67% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 25% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
Rated 94% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)

Robin Hayes on Civil Rights

Republican Representative (NC-8): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Robin Hayes on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 33% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)

Bill Hefner on Civil Rights

Democrat (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Hefner on other issues.

Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)

Elaine Marshall on Civil Rights

2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Elaine Marshall on other issues.

End Defense of Marriage Act and sexual discrimination. (Jul 2010)
Enacting the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. (Jul 2010)
Strong supporter of LGBT rights. (Jul 2010)
Opposes Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)

Jim Neal on Civil Rights

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Jim Neal on other issues.

No stance on record.

Charles Taylor on Civil Rights

Republican (District 11): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Charles Taylor on other issues.

Voted YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 7% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)

Ted Budd on Civil Rights

Republican (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ted Budd on other issues.

Defend marriage and protect religious freedom. (Nov 2016)
Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2016)

Richard Burr on Civil Rights

Sr Senator; previously Republican Rep (NC-5): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Richard Burr on other issues.

Let same-sex marriage be decided by the states. (Oct 2016)
Constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance. (Sep 2004)
Voted YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
Rated 21% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2014)
Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)

Sean Haugh on Civil Rights

Libertarian Senate challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Sean Haugh on other issues.

Opposes affirmative action. (Jul 2014)
Supports gay marriage. (Jul 2014)
Government has no say over whom consenting adults love. (Apr 2014)

George Holding on Civil Rights

Republican (District 13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for George Holding on other issues.

Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
Opposes same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jul 2015)

Chris Rey on Civil Rights

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Chris Rey on other issues.

No stance on record.

Deborah Ross on Civil Rights

Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Deborah Ross on other issues.

Transgender individuals use public bathrooms of their choice. (Oct 2016)
Introduced gender pay equity bill in state legislature. (Aug 2016)
Voted NO on a constitutional amendment to define marriage. (Sep 2011)

Paul Wright on Civil Rights

Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paul Wright on other issues.

Supreme Court allowing gay marriage causes cultural damage. (Nov 2015)

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