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Michael Folk on Families & Children
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Michael Folk on other issues.
  • Wrong incentives put kids in foster care instead of families. (Feb 2020)
  • Civil union contracts for same-sex couples, but no marriage. (Nov 2012)
Jim Justice on Families & Children
Democratic governor: Click here for Jim Justice on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ben Salango on Families & Children
Democratic Governor Challenger: Click here for Ben Salango on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Stephen Noble Smith on Families & Children
Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Stephen Noble Smith on other issues.
  • For family leave, and equal pay for equal work. (Jan 2020)
  • Kinship families receive same support as foster families. (Jan 2020)
Ron Stollings on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ron Stollings on other issues.
  • We need to invest in first 1,000 days of a child's life. (Dec 2019)
  • Raise age to 21 for buying tobacco and vape products. (Feb 2019)
Woody Thrasher on Families & Children
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Woody Thrasher on other issues.
    No stance on record.
xEdwin Ray Vanover on Families & Children
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (never ran): Click here for xEdwin Ray Vanover on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

WV 2020: 2020 WV Governor's race


Don Blankenship on Families & Children
WV Senate contender and Constitution Party presidential nominee: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Don Blankenship on other issues.
  • Porn distorts sex created by God; enforce obscenity laws. (May 2020)
  • Oppose adoption of children homosexual singles or couples. (May 2020)
John Buckley on Families & Children
Libertarian Senate challenger: Click here for John Buckley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Shelley Moore Capito on Families & Children
Republican Representative (WV-2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Shelley Moore Capito 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)
  • Pro-parental notification, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Supported funding child care, child health, & child housing. (Jul 1999)
Carte Goodwin on Families & Children
Democratic Appointee: Click here for Carte Goodwin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Evan Jenkins on Families & Children
Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator: Click here for Evan Jenkins on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Zane Lawhorn on Families & Children
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Zane Lawhorn on other issues.
  • Keep the traditional family unit whenever possible. (Feb 2006)
Joe Manchin III on Families & Children
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Joe Manchin III on other issues.
  • Opposes gay marriage personally, but accepts as settled law. (Oct 2018)
  • 5 basic promises to our children: healthy, safe, cared-for. (Feb 2005)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
Pat McGeehan on Families & Children
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Pat McGeehan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Patrick Morrisey on Families & Children
Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Patrick Morrisey on other issues.
  • Disappointed with legalization of gay marriage. (Oct 2018)
Richard Ojeda on Families & Children
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Richard Ojeda on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Raese on Families & Children
Republican Challenger: Click here for John Raese on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Paula Jean Swearengin on Families & Children
Democratic candidate for West Virginia U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paula Jean Swearengin on other issues.
  • Make 6 months of family leave available to all parents. (Jul 2017)
Natalie Tennant on Families & Children
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Natalie Tennant on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:


Evan Jenkins on Families & Children
Republican House Member (District 3): Click here for Evan Jenkins on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David McKinley on Families & Children
Republican (District 1): Click here for David McKinley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Carol Miller on Families & Children
Republican (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carol Miller on other issues.
  • Let businesses & groups act on their beliefs about marriage. (Sep 2018)
Alex Mooney on Families & Children
Republican House Member (District 2): Click here for Alex Mooney on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Nick Rahall on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (WV-3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Nick Rahall 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)
  • Rated 61% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on Family Values. (Dec 2003)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Feb 2013)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Bill Cole on Families & Children
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Bill Cole on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jeff Kessler on Families & Children
Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Jeff Kessler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Manchin III on Families & Children
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Joe Manchin III on other issues.
  • Opposes gay marriage personally, but accepts as settled law. (Oct 2018)
  • 5 basic promises to our children: healthy, safe, cared-for. (Feb 2005)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
Earl Ray Tomblin on Families & Children
Democratic Governor (term-limited 2016): Click here for Earl Ray Tomblin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Shelley Moore Capito on Families & Children
Republican Representative (WV-2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Shelley Moore Capito 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)
  • Pro-parental notification, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
  • Supported funding child care, child health, & child housing. (Jul 1999)
Cecil Underwood on Families & Children
Republican Candidate 2000: Click here for Cecil Underwood on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Wise on Families & Children
Former Democratic Governor (2001-2004): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Wise on other issues.
  • Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
  • Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)
Hiram Lewis on Families & Children
Former Republican challenger (lost May 2006 primary): Click here for Hiram Lewis on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick Snuffer on Families & Children
Former Republican challenger (lost May 2006 primary): Click here for Rick Snuffer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jay Wolfe on Families & Children
2002 Republican Challenger (WV): Click here for Jay Wolfe on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Robert Byrd on Families & Children
Democratic Sr Senator (WV): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Robert Byrd on other issues.
  • Voted NO on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
  • Rated 20% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
John Rockefeller on Families & Children
Democratic Sr Senator (WV): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Rockefeller on other issues.
  • Voted NO on killing restrictions on violent videos to minors. (May 1999)
  • Small Business loans for child care businesses. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the Christian Coalition: an anti-Family-Value voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • More funding & services for victims of domestic violence. (Jan 2013)
Bob Wise on Families & Children
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Wise on other issues.
  • Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
  • Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)
Alan Mollohan on Families & Children
Democratic Representative (WV-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Alan Mollohan 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 61% by the Christian Coalition: mixed voting record on Family Values. (Dec 2003)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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