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Jared Fisher on Immigration
Republican candidate for Nevada Governor: Click here for Jared Fisher on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Adam Laxalt on Immigration
Republican candidate for governor of Nevada: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Adam Laxalt on other issues.
  • Don't expand DACA to cover parents of DREAMer kids. (Oct 2018)
  • Stop illegal immigration & stop sanctuary states. (Nov 2017)
John Jay Lee on Immigration
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Jay Lee on other issues.
  • Co-sponsored celebrating contributions of immigrants. (Mar 2009)
Brian Sandoval on Immigration
Republican Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Brian Sandoval on other issues.
  • Review Syrian refugee resettlement --but don't halt it. (Nov 2015)
  • Greatest duty as judge: oath of citizenship to new Americans. (Aug 2012)
  • I oppose amnesty; enforce our laws. (Nov 2010)
  • Protect DREAMers instead of deporting them. (Dec 2017)
Dan Schwartz on Immigration
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Schwartz on other issues.
  • Empathy for DACA targets, wants them part of immigration law. (Sep 2017)
Steve Sisolak on Immigration
Democratic candidate for Nevada Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Steve Sisolak on other issues.
  • Workable pathway to citizenship for law-abiding immigrants. (Oct 2018)
  • Deporting DREAMers breaks up families. (Mar 2018)
  • Not a sanctuary county; we are in compliance with ICE. (Aug 2017)

Senate:

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Sharron Angle on Immigration
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Sharron Angle on other issues.
  • Solution is simple: secure the borders, enforce the laws. (Oct 2010)
  • Secure our borders & enforce the law. (Jul 2010)
  • by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Opposes continued funding of sanctuary cities. (Sep 2010)
  • Opposes granting amnesty to illegal immigrants. (Sep 2010)
Bob Beers on Immigration
Republican Senate candidate (withdrew): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Beers on other issues.
  • Secure the borders before changing immigration policy. (May 2015)
Catherine Cortez Masto on Immigration
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Catherine Cortez Masto on other issues.
  • Joined on bill to reverse funding diverted for border wall. (Feb 2020)
  • On asylum: compassion, justice, rule of law. (Jun 2018)
  • Comprehensive reform with earned path to citizenship. (Oct 2015)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2018)
  • Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Jun 2019)
Joe Heck on Immigration
Republican Challenger: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Joe Heck on other issues.
  • No blanket amnesty but earned citizenship ok. (Oct 2016)
  • Stronger screening process for refugees from Iraq and Syria. (Nov 2015)
  • Border security is a key issue for national security. (Nov 2010)
  • Opposed resolution celebrating contributions of immigrants. (Mar 2009)
  • Rated 63% by FAIR, indicating a mixed record on immigration issues. (Dec 2014)
  • Sponsored bill improving visa process to get more travelers. (Sep 2011)
Dean Heller on Immigration
Republican: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Dean Heller on other issues.
  • DREAM Act is a backdoor amnesty program. (Oct 2018)
  • Pathway to citizenship for illegals in army or college. (Oct 2012)
  • Overhaul 14th Amendment against immigrant citizenship. (Apr 2012)
  • Opposes amnesty; defend America’s borders. (Nov 2006)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated A+ by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Supports border infrastructure, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • ICE performs vital functions that protect American families. (Jul 2018)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Jacky Rosen on Immigration
Democratic Challenger for NV Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jacky Rosen on other issues.
  • Supports DREAMers & earned path to citizenship. (Oct 2018)
  • Comprehensive reform with earned pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes requiring illegals to return to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
  • Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
Danny Tarkanian on Immigration
Republican candidate for Nevada U.S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Danny Tarkanian on other issues.
  • Reform legal immigration; but BLOCK illegal immigration. (Feb 2018)
  • Oppose sanctuary cities; support official English. (Feb 2018)

House:


Mark Amodei on Immigration
Republican (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mark Amodei on other issues.
  • Secure our borders as a matter of national security. (Sep 2011)
  • Improve visa process to get more travelers from China. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (May 2019)
Cresent Hardy on Immigration
Republican House Member (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cresent Hardy on other issues.
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
Joe Heck on Immigration
Republican (District 3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Joe Heck on other issues.
  • No blanket amnesty but earned citizenship ok. (Oct 2016)
  • Stronger screening process for refugees from Iraq and Syria. (Nov 2015)
  • Border security is a key issue for national security. (Nov 2010)
  • Opposed resolution celebrating contributions of immigrants. (Mar 2009)
  • Rated 63% by FAIR, indicating a mixed record on immigration issues. (Dec 2014)
  • Sponsored bill improving visa process to get more travelers. (Sep 2011)
Steven Horsford on Immigration
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steven Horsford on other issues.
  • Opposes exiting US to apply for citizenship. (Sep 2012)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Apr 2019)
Ruben Kihuen on Immigration
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ruben Kihuen on other issues.
  • Families immigrate to America seeking the American dream. (Nov 2016)
  • Pass comprehensive reform with clear pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Jun 2018)
  • Opposes requiring illegals to return to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
Susie Lee on Immigration
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Susie Lee on other issues.
  • Against funding ill-conceived border wall. (Sep 2019)
  • Secure border by investing in people, technology. (Sep 2019)
  • PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Mar 2019)
Jacky Rosen on Immigration
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jacky Rosen on other issues.
  • Supports DREAMers & earned path to citizenship. (Oct 2018)
  • Comprehensive reform with earned pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes requiring illegals to return to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
  • Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
Dina Titus on Immigration
Democrat (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Dina Titus on other issues.
  • Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Apr 2016)
  • Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
  • Expand border security on Mexican border. (Apr 2009)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Jim Gibbons on Immigration
Republican Representative (NV-2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gibbons on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Kenny Guinn on Immigration
Republican NV Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kenny Guinn on other issues.
  • Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
  • Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
Harry Reid on Immigration
Democratic Sr Senator (NV): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Harry Reid on other issues.
  • We need comprehensive reform. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
  • Voted YES on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted NO on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
  • Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
  • Voted NO on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
  • Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Supports continued funding of sanctuary cities. (Sep 2010)
  • Supports granting amnesty to illegal immigrants. (Sep 2010)
  • Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Feb 2016)
Richard Bryan on Immigration
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Richard Bryan on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
  • Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
  • Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
Barbara Vucanovich on Immigration
Republican Former (1994-) (District 2): Click here for Barbara Vucanovich on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick Ziser on Immigration
2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Ziser on other issues.
  • Tighter control for the borders. (May 2004)
  • Immigration reform must serve the economy and workforce. (May 2004)
Shelley Berkley on Immigration
Democratic Representative (NV-1): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Shelley Berkley on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 25% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Improve visa process to get more travelers from China. (Sep 2011)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • More visas for families of lawful immigrants. (May 1999)
  • Limit non-visa entries by country. (Jun 2009)
Jack Carter on Immigration
Democratic challenger, previously First Son: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jack Carter on other issues.
  • Get a pathway to citizenship and end political football. (Oct 2006)
  • Improve border security, but not with harsh measures. (Apr 2006)
  • Give guest workers a path to citizenship. (Apr 2006)
  • Make employers responsible for hiring legal workers. (Apr 2006)
  • Provide path to citizenship and increased border security. (Apr 2006)
Dean Heller on Immigration
Republican: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Dean Heller on other issues.
  • DREAM Act is a backdoor amnesty program. (Oct 2018)
  • Pathway to citizenship for illegals in army or college. (Oct 2012)
  • Overhaul 14th Amendment against immigrant citizenship. (Apr 2012)
  • Opposes amnesty; defend America’s borders. (Nov 2006)
  • End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
  • Rated A+ by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
  • Supports border infrastructure, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • ICE performs vital functions that protect American families. (Jul 2018)
  • Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
Jon Porter on Immigration
Republican Representative (NV-3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jon Porter on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 75% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Shelley Berkley on Immigration
Democratic Representative (NV-1): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Shelley Berkley on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 25% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Improve visa process to get more travelers from China. (Sep 2011)
  • Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)
  • More visas for families of lawful immigrants. (May 1999)
  • Limit non-visa entries by country. (Jun 2009)
John Ensign on Immigration
Republican Jr Senator (NV): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for John Ensign on other issues.
  • Don’t forgive illegals of felonies nor pay them benefits. (Oct 2006)
  • Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
  • Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted NO on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
  • Voted NO on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
  • Voted YES on limiting immigrant benefits & controlling borders more tightly. (Sep 1996)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
Jim Gibbons on Immigration
Republican Representative (NV-2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gibbons on other issues.
  • Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
  • Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
Adam Laxalt on Immigration
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Adam Laxalt on other issues.
  • Don't expand DACA to cover parents of DREAMer kids. (Oct 2018)
  • Stop illegal immigration & stop sanctuary states. (Nov 2017)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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