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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Lee Carter on Families & Children
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Lee Carter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Amanda Chase on Families & Children
Republican candidate for governor of Virginia: Click here for Amanda Chase on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kirk Cox on Families & Children
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Kirk Cox on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ken Cuccinelli on Families & Children
Republican Challenger : Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ken Cuccinelli on other issues.
  • Community standards include no porn shops near schools. (May 2008)
  • Adultery laws ought to stay, with more enforcement. (May 2008)
Justin Fairfax on Families & Children
Virginia Democratic Governor: Click here for Justin Fairfax on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jennifer Carroll Foy on Families & Children
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Jennifer Carroll Foy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Herring on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mark Herring on other issues.
  • Innovative tech to protect children & catch perpetrators. (Nov 2017)
  • Strengthen penalties for acts of domestic violence. (May 2013)
Tim Kaine on Families & Children
Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Tim Kaine on other issues.
  • 2005: "conservative on family;" oppose same-sex marriage. (Jan 2017)
  • Teach Safe Relationships: prevent sexual assault. (Feb 2012)
  • Pushed faith-based agencies into letting gays adopt kids. (Feb 2012)
  • Provided a strong vaccination opt-out provision for parents. (Apr 2007)
  • Prevent childhood obesity by improving health education. (Jan 2007)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
Terry McAuliffe on Families & Children
Democratic nominee for Governor; previously DNC Chair: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Terry McAuliffe on other issues.
  • Children's Cabinet, and Council on Childhood Success. (Jan 2015)
  • Allow same-sex couples to adopt. (Jan 2015)
  • Give parents tools to balance work and family. (Aug 2000)
Jennifer McClellan on Families & Children
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jennifer McClellan on other issues.
  • Fought to establish paid family and medical leave. (Feb 2021)
Bob McDonnell on Families & Children
Republican Governor: Click here for Bob McDonnell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ralph Northam on Families & Children
Democratic Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ralph Northam on other issues.
  • Fund doula services for pregnant women. (Jan 2021)
Tom Perriello on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Perriello on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
Robert Sarvis on Families & Children
Libertarian nominee for Governor: Click here for Robert Sarvis on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Frank Wagner on Families & Children
Republican: Click here for Frank Wagner on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

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Amanda Chase on Families & Children
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Amanda Chase on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Daniel Gade on Families & Children
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Daniel Gade on other issues.
Ed Gillespie on Families & Children
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ed Gillespie on other issues.
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Tim Kaine on Families & Children
Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Tim Kaine on other issues.
  • 2005: "conservative on family;" oppose same-sex marriage. (Jan 2017)
  • Teach Safe Relationships: prevent sexual assault. (Feb 2012)
  • Pushed faith-based agencies into letting gays adopt kids. (Feb 2012)
  • Provided a strong vaccination opt-out provision for parents. (Apr 2007)
  • Prevent childhood obesity by improving health education. (Jan 2007)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
Robert Sarvis on Families & Children
Libertarian Challenger for Senate: Click here for Robert Sarvis on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Corey Stewart on Families & Children
Republican candidate for Virginia U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Corey Stewart on other issues.
  • Always advocate for family values in our public policy. (Nov 2013)
Scott Taylor on Families & Children
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scott Taylor on other issues.
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
Mark Warner on Families & Children
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mark Warner on other issues.
  • Mandatory arrest upon evidence of domestic violence. (Nov 2001)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
  • Anti-parental notification, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)

House:

Don Beyer on Families & Children
Democratic House Member (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Don Beyer on other issues.
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jan 2015)
Dave Brat on Families & Children
Republican House Member (District 7): Click here for Dave Brat on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Eric Cantor on Families & Children
Republican Representative (VA-7): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Eric Cantor on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Ben Cline on Families & Children
Republican (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ben Cline on other issues.
  • Let businesses & groups act on their beliefs about marriage. (Sep 2018)
Barbara Comstock on Families & Children
Republican House Member (District 10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Barbara Comstock on other issues.
  • Cut budget for domestic violence prevention. (Oct 2014)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Feb 2015)
Gerry Connolly on Families & Children
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gerry Connolly on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jan 2015)
Randy Forbes on Families & Children
Republican Representative (VA-4): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Randy Forbes on other issues.
  • End the marriage penalty; encourage commitment to marriage. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Increase penalties for child sexual slavery. (Mar 2008)
  • Encourage adoption of children in foster care. (Nov 2012)
Tom Garrett on Families & Children
Republican (District 5): Click here for Tom Garrett on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Goodlatte on Families & Children
Republican Representative (VA-6): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bob Goodlatte on other issues.
  • Voted NO on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Morgan Griffith on Families & Children
Republican (District 9): Click here for Morgan Griffith on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Robert Hurt on Families & Children
Republican (District 5): Click here for Robert Hurt on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Elaine Luria on Families & Children
Democrat (District 2): Click here for Elaine Luria on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Donald McEachin on Families & Children
Democrat (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Donald McEachin on other issues.
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
Scott Rigell on Families & Children
Republican (District 2): Click here for Scott Rigell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Denver Riggleman on Families & Children
Republican (District 5): Click here for Denver Riggleman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bobby Scott on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (VA-3): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Scott on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 8% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sex Ed including both abstinence and contraception. (Mar 2009)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Feb 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2014)
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jan 2015)
Abigail Spanberger on Families & Children
Democrat (District 7): Click here for Abigail Spanberger on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jennifer Wexton on Families & Children
Democrat (District 10): Click here for Jennifer Wexton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rob Wittman on Families & Children
Republican (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rob Wittman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Encourage adoption of children in foster care. (Nov 2012)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Madeleine Albright on Families & Children
Secretary of State 1997-2000: Click here for Madeleine Albright on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Creigh Deeds on Families & Children
Democrat Challenger (2009): Click here for Creigh Deeds on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ed Gillespie on Families & Children
Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ed Gillespie on other issues.
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Jim Gilmore on Families & Children
Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gilmore on other issues.
  • Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
  • Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)
Mark Warner on Families & Children
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mark Warner on other issues.
  • Mandatory arrest upon evidence of domestic violence. (Nov 2001)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
  • Anti-parental notification, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Rob Wittman on Families & Children
Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rob Wittman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Encourage adoption of children in foster care. (Nov 2012)
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)
James Moran on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (VA-8): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for James Moran on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Give parents tools to balance work and family. (Aug 2000)
  • Member of the Missing & Exploited Children's Caucus. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated 7% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Sponsored supporting No Name-Calling Week in schools. (Jan 2013)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
  • TV shows should have explicit viewer advisories. (Jun 1993)
Frank Wolf on Families & Children
Republican Representative (VA-10): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Frank Wolf on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 84% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Encourage adoption of children in foster care. (Nov 2012)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
  • TV shows should have explicit viewer advisories. (Jun 1993)
Mark Earley on Families & Children
Republican 2000 Candidate: Click here for Mark Earley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Hager on Families & Children
GOP 2000 Primary Candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Hager on other issues.
  • Require Internet filters on public computers. (Jan 2001)
Virgil Goode on Families & Children
Republican (Unseated 2008) (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Virgil Goode on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Charles Robb on Families & Children
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Charles Robb on other issues.
  • Voted YES on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
  • Give parents tools to balance work and family. (Aug 2000)
Edward Schrock on Families & Children
Republican (Until 2004) (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Edward Schrock on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 92% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Herb Bateman on Families & Children
Republican (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Herb Bateman on other issues.
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Tom Bliley on Families & Children
Republican (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Bliley on other issues.
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
  • Fund 2,500 Boys and Girls Clubs in underserved areas. (Dec 1997)
Rick Boucher on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (VA-9): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rick Boucher on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 15% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Jo Ann Davis on Families & Children
Republican (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jo Ann Davis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Supported funding child care, child health, & child housing. (Jul 1999)
Tom Davis on Families & Children
Republican Representative (VA-11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Davis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on establishing nationwide AMBER alert system for missing kids. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES on reducing Marriage Tax by $399B over 10 years. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 66% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on Family Values. (Dec 2003)
  • Use tax code to reinforce families. (Sep 1994)
Tim Donner on Families & Children
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for Tim Donner on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Thelma Drake on Families & Children
Republican Representative (VA-2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Thelma Drake on other issues.
  • Increase penalties for child sexual slavery. (Mar 2008)
Jim Gilmore on Families & Children
Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gilmore on other issues.
  • Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
  • Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)
Bob Marshall on Families & Children
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Marshall on other issues.
  • Population control advocates want limited energy production. (May 2012)
Harris Miller on Families & Children
Democratic challenger: Click here for Harris Miller on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Glenn Nye on Families & Children
Democrat (until 2010) (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Glenn Nye on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
Tom Perriello on Families & Children
Democrat (until 2010) (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Perriello on other issues.
  • Voted YES on four weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees. (Jun 2009)
Owen Pickett on Families & Children
Democrat (District 2): Click here for Owen Pickett on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jamie Radtke on Families & Children
Former Republican Senate Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jamie Radtke on other issues.
  • Families are vital; defend marriage. (Jul 2011)
Norman Sisisky on Families & Children
Democrat (District 4): Click here for Norman Sisisky on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Warner on Families & Children
Republican Sr Senator (VA): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Warner on other issues.
  • Voted NO on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
  • Rated 83% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
James Webb on Families & Children
Democratic Sr Senator (Retired): Click here for James Webb on other issues.
    No stance on record.
George Allen on Families & Children
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for George Allen on other issues.
  • Virginia families are under stress as never before. (Jul 2011)
  • Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
Nick Freitas on Families & Children
Republican candidate for Virginia U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Nick Freitas on other issues.
  • Families start before birth and everyone has worth. (Mar 2018)
Bob Good on Families & Children
Republican (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Good on other issues.
Scott Taylor on Families & Children
Republican (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scott Taylor on other issues.
  • Sponsored recognition of National Foster Care Month. (May 2017)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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