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Bill Dahlin on Civil Rights
Republican candidate for governor of Wyoming: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Dahlin on other issues.
  • There's plenty of bathrooms; don't allow transgenders. (Aug 2018)
Mark Gordon on Civil Rights
Republican candidate for governor of Wyoming: Click here for Mark Gordon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Matt Mead on Civil Rights
Republican Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Matt Mead on other issues.
  • Marriage is only between a man and a woman. (Nov 2010)
Rex Rammell on Civil Rights
Independent Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rex Rammell on other issues.
  • Oppose same-sex marriage. (Jul 2018)
  • Establish the sanctity of marriage in Constitution. (Jul 2008)
Mary Throne on Civil Rights
Democratic candidate for governor of Wyoming: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mary Throne on other issues.
  • Stood alone in sole support of LGBTQ discrimination ban. (Jul 2018)
  • Gender wage gap must be addressed. (Oct 2016)

Senate:

WY 2020: 2020 WY Senate race


John Barrasso on Civil Rights
Republican Jr Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Barrasso on other issues.
  • For traditional family values; against gay marriage. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Mar 2018)
Merav Ben-David on Civil Rights
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Merav Ben-David on other issues.
  • Systemic racism prevalent in America. (Oct 2020)
Liz Cheney on Civil Rights
Republican Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Liz Cheney on other issues.
  • I love my sister & her wife, but we disagree on gay marriage. (Nov 2013)
  • No discrimination due to sexual orientation. (Nov 2013)
  • I am not pro-gay marriage. (Aug 2013)
  • I'm angry that Kerry used my sister to score political point. (Oct 2004)
Michael Enzi on Civil Rights
Republican Sr Senator (WY): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Michael Enzi on other issues.
  • We need civility for gays; not more laws. (Apr 2017)
  • Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
  • Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
  • 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)
  • Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 40% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 7% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
  • Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Mar 2018)
  • Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
Charlie Hardy on Civil Rights
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Hardy on other issues.
  • Equal pay for equal work. (May 2014)
  • Supports same-sex marriage and all sexual identities. (Mar 2014)
Yana Ludwig on Civil Rights
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Yana Ludwig on other issues.
  • Increase protections for the LGBTQIA community. (Sep 2019)
  • Reparations for our Indigenous populations. (Sep 2019)
  • More talk about LGBTQ issues. (Jun 2019)
Cynthia Lummis on Civil Rights
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Cynthia Lummis on other issues.
  • No place for racism, but no right to destroy. (Nov 2020)
  • God defined marriage as between one man and one woman. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
  • Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 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. (Jul 2015)
  • Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
  • Anti-gender identity, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Gary Trauner on Civil Rights
Democratic candidate for Wyoming U.S. Senator: Click here for Gary Trauner on other issues.
    No stance on record.

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Liz Cheney on Civil Rights
Republican (District AL): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Liz Cheney on other issues.
  • I love my sister & her wife, but we disagree on gay marriage. (Nov 2013)
  • No discrimination due to sexual orientation. (Nov 2013)
  • I am not pro-gay marriage. (Aug 2013)
  • I'm angry that Kerry used my sister to score political point. (Oct 2004)
Cynthia Lummis on Civil Rights
Republican (District AL): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Cynthia Lummis on other issues.
  • No place for racism, but no right to destroy. (Nov 2020)
  • God defined marriage as between one man and one woman. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
  • Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Sep 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. (Jul 2015)
  • Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)
  • Anti-gender identity, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Dave Freudenthal on Civil Rights
Democratic WY Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dave Freudenthal on other issues.
  • No civil unions; define one-man-one-woman marriage. (Nov 2002)
  • No affirmative action in state contracts nor colleges. (Nov 2002)
Jim Geringer on Civil Rights
Former Republican Governor (1995-2002): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Geringer on other issues.
  • Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
  • Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
  • Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
Joyce Jansa Corcoran on Civil Rights
2002 Democratic Challenger (WY): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joyce Jansa Corcoran on other issues.
  • Ratify anti-gender discrimination treaty. (Oct 2002)
Alan Simpson on Civil Rights
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Alan Simpson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex marriage. (Sep 1996)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination by sexual orientation. (Sep 1996)
  • Voted YES on Amendment to prohibit flag burning. (Dec 1995)
  • Voted NO on banning affirmative action hiring with federal funds. (Jul 1995)
Craig Thomas on Civil Rights
Former Republican Senator (deceased in office 2007): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Craig Thomas on other issues.
  • Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
  • Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
  • 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)
  • Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 50% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
Nick Carter on Civil Rights
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Nick Carter on other issues.
  • Don’t require companies to hire more women and minorities. (Sep 2008)
  • Sexual orientation should be protected by civil rights law. (Sep 2008)
Barbara Cubin on Civil Rights
Republican Representative (WY-At-Large): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Barbara Cubin on other issues.
  • 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 0% 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 31% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
  • Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
  • Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
Keith Goodenough on Civil Rights
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Keith Goodenough on other issues.
  • No discrimination, but the best person should get the job. (Jun 2008)
  • Sexual orientation should be protected by civil rights law. (Jun 2008)
  • Wyoming is worst state in terms of pay equity for women. (Mar 2005)
Dale Groutage on Civil Rights
Democratic challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dale Groutage on other issues.
  • I don’t believe in gay marriage. (Feb 2006)
Chris Rothfuss on Civil Rights
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Chris Rothfuss on other issues.
  • All citizens must be exactly equal in eyes of government. (Aug 2008)
  • Don’t require companies to hire more women and minorities. (Aug 2008)
  • Sexual orientation protected by civil rights law. (Aug 2008)
  • Government should treat all US citizens exactly equal. (Mar 2008)
Tim Chesnut on Civil Rights
Democratic challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tim Chesnut on other issues.
  • Encourage companies to hire more women & minorities. (Aug 2012)
  • Supports same-sex domestic partnership. (Aug 2012)
  • Civil unions ok; same-sex marriage ok. (Nov 2004)
  • No Affirmative Action in state-based decisions. (Nov 2004)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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