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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

John B. King on Civil Rights
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John B. King on other issues.
  • Great-grandfather enslaved; must grapple with racial equity. (Apr 2021)
Rushern Baker on Civil Rights
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Rushern Baker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Maya Cummings on Civil Rights
Democratic candidate for Maryland governor: Click here for Maya Cummings on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Delaney on Civil Rights
Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from MD-6: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for John Delaney on other issues.
  • 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 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)
  • Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
  • Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
Robin Ficker on Civil Rights
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Robin Ficker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Peter Franchot on Civil Rights
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Peter Franchot on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Doug Gansler on Civil Rights
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Doug Gansler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Larry Hogan on Civil Rights
Republican Maryland Governor; possible presidential contender: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Larry Hogan on other issues.
  • Respect state law on same-sex marriage (even if not my view). (Aug 2014)
  • I evolved and will not repeal same-sex marriage law. (Aug 2014)
  • Opposes a transgender rights bill. (Aug 2014)
Ashwani Jain on Civil Rights
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Ashwani Jain on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ben Jealous on Civil Rights
Democratic candidate for governor of Maryland: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ben Jealous on other issues.
  • At NAACP, supported same-sex marriage. (Nov 2018)
  • Protect and expand protections for LGBTQ Marylanders. (Jul 2018)
  • Experience as Civil Rights leader will move state forward. (Jun 2018)
Kelly M. Schulz on Civil Rights
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kelly M. Schulz on other issues.
  • Voted NO on state authorization of same-sex marriage. (Feb 2012)
Richard Madaleno on Civil Rights
Democratic candidate for governor of Maryland: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Richard Madaleno on other issues.
  • Equality for gender identity; end same-sex discrimination. (Jun 2018)
  • Committed to fighting for marriage equality & LGBTQ rights. (Aug 2017)
  • Voted YES on state authorization of same-sex marriage. (Feb 2012)
Thomas Perez on Civil Rights
Democratic Challenger for Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Perez on other issues.
  • Civil rights is part of his DNA (and job history). (Jun 2021)
  • Respect John Lewis' stature as icon of civil rights movement. (Feb 2017)
  • Make good on opportunity for people with disabilities. (Feb 2016)
  • Expand opportunity for marginalized communities. (Feb 2016)
  • Women still earn 77 cents on the dollar compared to men. (Oct 2013)
Shawn Quinn on Civil Rights
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Shawn Quinn on other issues.
  • Strongly supports same-sex marriage. (May 2018)
Alec Ross on Civil Rights
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Alec Ross on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

MD 2022: 2022 MD Governor's race

Tony Campbell on Civil Rights
Republican candidate for Maryland U. S. Senator: Click here for Tony Campbell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Benjamin Cardin on Civil Rights
Democratic Jr Senator (MD): Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Benjamin Cardin on other issues.
  • Support affirmative action and programs that help minorities. (Oct 2006)
  • Supports civil unions, no comment on gay marriage. (Jan 2006)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • 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)
  • 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 87% 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 97% 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)
  • Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
  • as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (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)
  • 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)
  • Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
Richard Douglas on Civil Rights
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Richard Douglas on other issues.
  • Traditional marriage produces healthy well-adjusted children. (Nov 2012)
Donna Edwards on Civil Rights
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Donna Edwards on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • 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. (May 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. (Jun 2015)
  • Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
Sam Faddis on Civil Rights
Republican Candidate for Maryland U.S. Senator: Click here for Sam Faddis on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Margaret Flowers on Civil Rights
Green Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Margaret Flowers on other issues.
  • Recognize gay marriages & civil unions from abroad in visas. (Jul 2014)
Chelsea Manning on Civil Rights
Democratic candidate for Maryland U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chelsea Manning on other issues.
  • No more asking for rights, we need to fight for them. (Jan 2018)
Michael Steele on Civil Rights
Republican challenger, Lt. Gov.: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Michael Steele on other issues.
  • Support affirmative action and its improvements. (Oct 2006)
  • Affirmative action programs still necessary to close divides. (Aug 2006)
  • Marriage is a covenant between a man, a woman and God only. (May 2006)
  • We’re still discovering affirmative action in corporations. (Apr 2006)
  • Led commitment to $70M in grants to minority-owned business. (Apr 2006)
  • Affirms marriage is between one man and one woman. (Jan 2006)
  • Move struggle to right to own the diner, not just sit in it. (Oct 2005)
Kathy Szeliga on Civil Rights
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kathy Szeliga on other issues.
  • Voted NO on state authorization of same-sex marriage. (Feb 2012)
Chris Van Hollen on Civil Rights
Democratic Representative (MD-8): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Chris Van Hollen on other issues.
  • Straight, but fought discrimination against gay workers. (Mar 2015)
  • 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)
  • Rated 88% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 97% 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. (May 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)
  • Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
  • Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
Arvin Vohra on Civil Rights
Libertarian candidate for President; Libertarian Party Vice-Chair: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Arvin Vohra on other issues.
  • Same-sex marriage ok; or any number of consenting adults. (Mar 2018)
  • Child molesting morally indistinguishable from homosexuality. (Jan 2018)
  • Abolish Patriot Act and redundant spy agencies. (Dec 2017)

House:

Anthony Brown on Civil Rights
Democrat (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Anthony Brown on other issues.
  • Supports same-sex marriage. (Nov 2016)
Elijah Cummings on Civil Rights
Democratic Representative (MD-7): Click here for 31 full quotes OR click here for Elijah Cummings 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)
  • Rated 87% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
  • Rated 88% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 100% 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. (May 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)
  • Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
  • Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
  • Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
  • Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
John Delaney on Civil Rights
Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from MD-6: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for John Delaney on other issues.
  • 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 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)
  • Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
  • Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Jan 2015)
Andy Harris on Civil Rights
Republican (District 1): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Andy Harris on other issues.
  • Marriage is an institution between one man and one woman. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
  • Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 2013)
  • Ensure disabled access to public pools. (Jan 2013)
  • 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)
Steny Hoyer on Civil Rights
Democratic Representative (MD-5): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Steny Hoyer 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 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)
  • 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 87% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
  • Rated 88% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 97% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
  • as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
  • Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (May 2013)
  • 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)
  • Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Jamie Raskin on Civil Rights
Democrat (District 8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jamie Raskin on other issues.
  • Ensure women receive equal pay for equal work. (Nov 2016)
  • Passionate champion of marriage equality. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES on state authorization of same-sex marriage. (Feb 2012)
  • Supports same-sex marriage. (Nov 2016)
Dutch Ruppersberger on Civil Rights
Democratic Representative (MD-2): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Dutch Ruppersberger 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 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 YES on constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration. (Jun 2003)
  • Rated 63% 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)
  • Recognize Juneteenth as historical end of slavery. (Jun 2008)
  • Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
  • Sponsored removing deadline for ratification of the ERA. (May 2013)
  • 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)
  • Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
John Sarbanes on Civil Rights
Democrat: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for John Sarbanes 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)
  • 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)
  • 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. (May 2013)
  • 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)
  • Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. (Dec 2007)
  • Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
  • Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
David Trone on Civil Rights
Democrat (District 6): Click here for David Trone on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Former candidates & officeholders:

Robert Ehrlich on Civil Rights
Republican Governor and Senate Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Robert Ehrlich on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
Martin O`Malley on Civil Rights
Democratic Presidential candidate: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Martin O`Malley on other issues.
  • Settled lawsuit with ACLU about race-based arrests. (Oct 2015)
  • All are created equal, including gay, lesbian & transgender. (May 2015)
  • Led Maryland to 2012 same-sex marriage law. (Apr 2015)
  • Respect dignity of individuals & support same-sex marriage. (Jan 2014)
  • Civil marriage rights for all Marylanders. (Feb 2012)
  • Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
  • Opposes Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
Ian Schlakman on Civil Rights
Green Party candidate for President 2010: Click here for Ian Schlakman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Barbara Mikulski on Civil Rights
Democratic Sr Senator (MD): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Barbara Mikulski on other issues.
  • 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 a Rosa Parks commemorative postage stamp. (Dec 2005)
  • Rated 89% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 96% 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)
  • Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
  • Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
  • Sponsored enforcing against gender-based wage discrimination. (Jan 2013)
  • Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Jun 2013)
  • 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)
  • Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
Donna Edwards on Civil Rights
Democrat (retiring 2016) (District 4): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Donna Edwards on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • 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. (May 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. (Jun 2015)
  • Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
Chris Van Hollen on Civil Rights
Democratic Representative (MD-8): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Chris Van Hollen on other issues.
  • Straight, but fought discrimination against gay workers. (Mar 2015)
  • 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)
  • Rated 88% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 97% 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. (May 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)
  • Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
  • Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
Parris Glendening on Civil Rights
Former Democratic Governor (1995-2002): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Parris Glendening on other issues.
  • Vociferously opposes more gambling. (May 2002)
  • Racial Profiling is immoral and must stop. (Jan 2001)
  • Do more to foster and support small and minority business. (Jan 2001)
  • Combat discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Jan 2001)
  • More federal funding of IDEA for disabled education. (Mar 2000)
  • Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend on Civil Rights
Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kathleen Kennedy Townsend on other issues.
  • Vociferously opposes more gambling. (May 2002)
E.J. Pipkin on Civil Rights
2004 former Republican challenger; previously state Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for E.J. Pipkin on other issues.
  • Discontinue affirmative action programs. (Aug 2004)
  • Marriage is one man and one woman. (Aug 2004)
William Capps on Civil Rights
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for William Capps on other issues.
  • Affirmative action is not a federal issue. (Oct 2011)
  • Define marriage as one man and one woman. (Jul 2011)
Robert Ehrlich on Civil Rights
Republican (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Robert Ehrlich on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
Wayne Gilchrest on Civil Rights
Republican Representative (MD-1): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Wayne Gilchrest 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)
  • Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
  • Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
  • Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
  • Rated 29% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
  • Rated 67% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 42% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
Frank Kratovil on Civil Rights
Democrat (until 2010) (District 1): Click here for Frank Kratovil on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kweisi Mfume on Civil Rights
Democratic Senate Challenger (MD); previously U.S. Representative: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kweisi Mfume on other issues.
  • Full civil rights for gays and lesbians. (Feb 2006)
  • Supports full benefits & rights of gay marriage. (Jan 2006)
  • No constitutional Amendment defining traditional marriage. (Jan 2006)
Connie Morella on Civil Rights
Republican (District 8): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Connie Morella 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)
  • Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
  • Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
  • Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
  • Overturn CA Prop. 8: Let gays marry. (Apr 2013)
  • Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
  • Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
  • Supports ERA and comparable work pay rules for women. (Jul 1999)
Paul Sarbanes on Civil Rights
Democratic Sr Senator (MD): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Paul Sarbanes on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Corrogan Vaughn on Civil Rights
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Corrogan Vaughn on other issues.
  • No affirmative action; not in contracts nor colleges. (Nov 2008)
  • Marriage is between a man and woman. (Aug 2007)
  • Accessible, affordable health care for American citizens. (Nov 2006)
Daniel Vovak on Civil Rights
Republican challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Daniel Vovak on other issues.
  • Avoid regulating hiring practices. (Jan 2006)
  • No regulation of marriage, not even gay marriage. (Jan 2006)
Eric Wargotz on Civil Rights
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Eric Wargotz on other issues.
  • Uphold DOMA, the federal Defense of Marriage Act. (Aug 2010)
Albert Wynn on Civil Rights
Democratic Representative (MD-4): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Albert Wynn 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 NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted NO 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 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)
  • Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
  • Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 80% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
  • Rated 88% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 97% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
  • 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)
Kevin Zeese on Civil Rights
Green/ Libertarian/ Populist Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Kevin Zeese on other issues.
  • No quotas & no requirements, except anti-discrimination law. (Jun 2006)
  • Restore civil liberties undermined by the Patriot Act. (Jan 2006)
  • Supports full marriage rights for gay couples. (Jan 2006)
  • Support medical leave for same sex partners. (Nov 2005)
Roscoe Bartlett on Civil Rights
Republican Representative (MD-6): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Roscoe Bartlett 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 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 25% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
Dan Bongino on Civil Rights
Republican Challenger: Click here for Dan Bongino on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Benjamin Cardin on Civil Rights
Democratic Jr Senator (MD): Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for Benjamin Cardin on other issues.
  • Support affirmative action and programs that help minorities. (Oct 2006)
  • Supports civil unions, no comment on gay marriage. (Jan 2006)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • 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)
  • 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 87% 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 97% 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)
  • Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
  • as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (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)
  • 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)
  • Honor the 100th anniversary of the NAACP. (Jan 2009)
Kweisi Mfume on Civil Rights
Democratic Senate Challenger (MD); previously U.S. Representative: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kweisi Mfume on other issues.
  • Full civil rights for gays and lesbians. (Feb 2006)
  • Supports full benefits & rights of gay marriage. (Jan 2006)
  • No constitutional Amendment defining traditional marriage. (Jan 2006)
Rob Sobhani on Civil Rights
Independent Challenger: Click here for Rob Sobhani on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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