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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Bill Bryant on Civil Rights
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Republican Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Supports repeal of right to transgender bathroom choice. (Feb 2015)
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Loren Culp on Civil Rights
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Republican Governor Challenger:
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- No systemic racism, laws treat everyone equally. (Oct 2020)
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Phil Fortunato on Civil Rights
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Celebrate the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage. (Mar 2020)
- Supports "panic defense" for anti-gay crimes. (Feb 2020)
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Senate:
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Maria Cantwell on Civil Rights
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Democratic Jr Senator (WA):
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- Votes against Ashcroft, citing desegregation. (Jan 2001)
- Diversity is a priority. (Oct 2000)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted NO on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- 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)
- Rated 89% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 93% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- by The Feminist Majority indicating a pro-women's rights stance. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
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Jennifer Ferguson on Civil Rights
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Democratic candidate for Washington U.S. Senator:
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- We need drastic measures to protect our civil rights. (Jan 2018)
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Susan Hutchison on Civil Rights
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Republican candidate for Washington U. S. Senator:
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- History of fighting for equal rights for women in workplace. (Aug 2018)
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Mike Luke on Civil Rights
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Libertarian candidate for Washington U. S. Senator:
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- States & Feds shouldn't define marriage, including same-sex. (Mar 2018)
- Don't require businesses to cater to same-sex couples. (Mar 2018)
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Dave Strider on Civil Rights
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Independent candidate for Washington U. S. Senator:
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- Comfortable with same-sex marriage. (Apr 2018)
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Chris Vance on Civil Rights
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Respect same-sex marriage law, but also protect churches. (Oct 2015)
- Not running to change laws on same-sex marriage. (Sep 2015)
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Suzan DelBene on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Repeal DOMA; marriage equality for all. (Nov 2012)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
- 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)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Denny Heck on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 10):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Supports same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Feb 2015)
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Jaime Herrera on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 3):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
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Pramila Jayapal on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 7):
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- Fought for racial justice against bigotry and discrimination. (Nov 2016)
- Prohibit anti-LGBTQ conversion therapy for minors. (Nov 2016)
- Supports same-sex marriage. (Nov 2016)
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Derek Kilmer on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Supports same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
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Rick Larsen on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (WA-2):
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- 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)
- 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 92% 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)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Feb 2015)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Jim McDermott on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (WA-7):
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- 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 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 ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Establish a national holiday honoring Native Americans. (Mar 2001)
- 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 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)
- Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
- as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (Jun 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
- Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
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Cathy McMorris-Rodgers on Civil Rights
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Republican:
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- More women running for office is great motivator for others. (Nov 2013)
- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- 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)
- Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Oct 2013)
- Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
- CC:Sexual preference is not a protected right. (Jul 2018)
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Dan Newhouse on Civil Rights
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Republican House Member (District 4):
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- 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. (Jun 2015)
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Kim Schrier on Civil Rights
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Democrat (District 8):
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- Sponsor of Equality Act: LGBTQ civil rights protections. (Jun 2019)
- CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)
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David Adam Smith on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (WA-9):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
- 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)
- Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 64% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- 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)
- 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)
- Ratify CEDAW (Discrimination Against Women). (Jan 2011)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
- Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (May 2013)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
- Recognize 1961 Freedom Riders against segregated buses. (Feb 2014)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Christine Gregoire on Civil Rights
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Democratic WA Governor:
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- No discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2006)
- Encourage MWOB businesses to compete for state contracts. (Nov 2006)
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Jay Inslee on Civil Rights
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Democratic Washington Governor:
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- We have work ahead to undo racial inequities. (Jan 2021)
- Racial inequity not limited to criminal justice. (Oct 2020)
- Backed legalizing same-sex marriage in his state. (Mar 2019)
- Statehood for DC & Puerto Rico; they deserve representation. (Mar 2019)
- Marriage equality represents best of who we are as a state. (Jan 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)
- 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 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)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Doc Hastings on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (WA-4):
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- 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)
- 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 17% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
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Dave Reichert on Civil Rights
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Republican Representative (WA-8):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- 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)
- Rated 25% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 50% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
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Gary Locke on Civil Rights
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Former Democratic Governor (1997-2004); Cabinet (Commerce):
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- Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
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Jennifer Dunn on Civil Rights
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 8):
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- 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 14% 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)
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Slade Gorton on Civil Rights
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- 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)
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Jay Inslee on Civil Rights
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Democrat (Gov. run 2012) (District 1):
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- We have work ahead to undo racial inequities. (Jan 2021)
- Racial inequity not limited to criminal justice. (Oct 2020)
- Backed legalizing same-sex marriage in his state. (Mar 2019)
- Statehood for DC & Puerto Rico; they deserve representation. (Mar 2019)
- Marriage equality represents best of who we are as a state. (Jan 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)
- 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 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)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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George Nethercutt on Civil Rights
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2004 former Republican challenger; US Representative:
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- 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)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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George Nethercutt on Civil Rights
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 5):
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- 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)
- Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
- Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
- Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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Linda Smith on Civil Rights
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 3):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
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Randy Tate on Civil Rights
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Rick White on Civil Rights
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 1):
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- Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
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Brian Baird on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (WA-3):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted 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 YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
- Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 73% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 88% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 86% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Norm Dicks on Civil Rights
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Democratic Representative (WA-6):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
- Voted 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)
- Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
- Rated 80% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 63% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 86% 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)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Investigate mortgage discrimination in veterans & disabled. (Jan 2011)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
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Bruce Guthrie on Civil Rights
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Recognize marriage equality for gays. (Oct 2006)
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Brad Klippert on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- Supports limited wire-tapping for national security. (Jan 2006)
- Opposes racial and sexual quotas. (Jan 2006)
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John Koster on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger 2010 (District 2):
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- Marriage is between one man and one woman. (Nov 2010)
- Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
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Mike McGavick on Civil Rights
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Republican challenger:
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- Supports affirmative action in government contracting. (Oct 2006)
- Supports constitutional amendment defining marriage. (Oct 2006)
- Re-authorize Patriot Act to win war on terror. (May 2006)
- Civil unions ok; redefining marriage not ok. (Mar 2006)
- Patriot Act is no longer an issue. (Jan 2006)
- As Safeco CEO, launched wide-scale diversity strategy. (Apr 2005)
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Jack Metcalf on Civil Rights
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted YES on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
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Dino Rossi on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger (2010):
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- Vetoed allowing public breast feeding. (Mar 2007)
- Prosecute cases of discrimination in public & private sector. (Nov 1996)
- No same-sex marriage; no orientation in anti-discrimination. (Nov 1996)
- CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)
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Al Swift on Civil Rights
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Jolene Unsoeld on Civil Rights
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Michael Baumgartner on Civil Rights
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Republican Challenger:
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- Opposes gay marriage. (Apr 2012)
- Supports defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
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Patty Murray on Civil Rights
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Democratic Sr Senator (WA):
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- Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
- Voted NO on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
- Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on expanding hate crimes to include sexual orientation. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on setting aside 10% of highway funds for minorities & women. (Mar 1998)
- Voted NO on ending special funding for minority & women-owned business. (Oct 1997)
- Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
- Voted NO on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
- Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
- Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Sponsored bill for special-needs evacuation plans. (Sep 2005)
- Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 93% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
- ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
- Supports affirmative action. (Aug 2010)
- Opposes Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
- Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
- Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
- Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
- Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
- Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)
- Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
- Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
- Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
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Marilyn Strickland on Civil Rights
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