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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Bill Bryant on Gun Control
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Republican Gubernatorial candidate:
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- I support the second amendment. (Jan 2016)
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Loren Culp on Gun Control
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Republican Governor Challenger:
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Phil Fortunato on Gun Control
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Displayed sidearm while speaking on 2nd Amendment. (Sep 2019)
- Gun bill legislators should have to pass firearms training. (Jan 2019)
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Senate:
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Maria Cantwell on Gun Control
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Democratic Jr Senator (WA):
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- Close the background loophole and deal with mental health. (Feb 2018)
- People on no-fly list shouldn't be able to own a gun. (Feb 2018)
- Close the gun-show loophole; favors trigger locks. (Oct 2000)
- Opposes absolute right to gun ownership. (Sep 2000)
- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Jennifer Ferguson on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for Washington U.S. Senator:
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- Sensible gun control laws: background checks; above age 21. (Jul 2018)
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Susan Hutchison on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Washington U. S. Senator:
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Mike Luke on Gun Control
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Libertarian candidate for Washington U. S. Senator:
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- All non-incarcerated people have right to bear arms. (Feb 2018)
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Dave Strider on Gun Control
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Independent candidate for Washington U. S. Senator:
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- Background checks: no license for felons or other red flags. (Apr 2018)
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Chris Vance on Gun Control
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Republican Senate challenger:
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House:
Suzan DelBene on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Supports restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Denny Heck on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 10):
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- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Jaime Herrera on Gun Control
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Republican (District 3):
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- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Pramila Jayapal on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 7):
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- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Derek Kilmer on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Rick Larsen on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (WA-2):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
- Rated B- by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Feb 2013)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Feb 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Jim McDermott on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (WA-7):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
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Cathy McMorris-Rodgers on Gun Control
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Republican:
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- Supports bump stock ban & some background checks. (Nov 2018)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
- Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Dan Newhouse on Gun Control
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Republican House Member (District 4):
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- Protect Second Amendment rights. (Nov 2014)
- Additional restrictive gun control laws are unneeded. (Sep 2014)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Kim Schrier on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 8):
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- Universal background checks, restrict military-style weapons. (May 2020)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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David Adam Smith on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (WA-9):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
- Rated B by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
Christine Gregoire on Gun Control
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Democratic WA Governor:
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Jay Inslee on Gun Control
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Democratic Washington Governor:
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- Lost seat over assault weapons bill; confront NRA again. (Apr 2019)
- Acted for common-sense gun-safety where Congress won't. (Jan 2019)
- Arming teachers with guns is ridiculous. (Jan 2019)
- Pass common-sense gun laws. (Jan 2018)
- Gun violence is a public health crisis. ()
- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Doc Hastings on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (WA-4):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Dave Reichert on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (WA-8):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Gary Locke on Gun Control
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Former Democratic Governor (1997-2004); Cabinet (Commerce):
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Jennifer Dunn on Gun Control
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 8):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated B by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Slade Gorton on Gun Control
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
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Jay Inslee on Gun Control
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Democrat (Gov. run 2012) (District 1):
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- Lost seat over assault weapons bill; confront NRA again. (Apr 2019)
- Acted for common-sense gun-safety where Congress won't. (Jan 2019)
- Arming teachers with guns is ridiculous. (Jan 2019)
- Pass common-sense gun laws. (Jan 2018)
- Gun violence is a public health crisis. ()
- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
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George Nethercutt on Gun Control
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2004 former Republican challenger; US Representative:
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- Do not limit firearms for law-abiding citizens. (Feb 2004)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
- Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
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George Nethercutt on Gun Control
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 5):
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- Do not limit firearms for law-abiding citizens. (Feb 2004)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
- Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
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Linda Smith on Gun Control
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 3):
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Randy Tate on Gun Control
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 9):
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Rick White on Gun Control
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 1):
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Brian Baird on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (WA-3):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
- Rated C+ by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Dec 2003)
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Norm Dicks on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (WA-6):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Bruce Guthrie on Gun Control
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Ease federal gun restrictions. (Oct 2006)
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Brad Klippert on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- Absolutely supports of the Second Amendment. (Jan 2006)
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John Koster on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger 2010 (District 2):
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- Don't undermine the right to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2010)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
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Mike McGavick on Gun Control
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Republican challenger:
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- Allow concealed carry. (Oct 2006)
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Jack Metcalf on Gun Control
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
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Dino Rossi on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger (2010):
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- Allow carrying concealed firearms. (Nov 1996)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Al Swift on Gun Control
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Democrat (retired 1994) (District 2):
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Jolene Unsoeld on Gun Control
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Democrat (retired 1994) (District 3):
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Michael Baumgartner on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
- Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
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Patty Murray on Gun Control
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Democratic Sr Senator (WA):
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- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
- Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Apr 2013)
- Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Marilyn Strickland on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 10):
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