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Bill Bryant on Civil Rights
Republican Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Bryant on other issues.
  • Supports repeal of right to transgender bathroom choice. (Feb 2015)
Loren Culp on Civil Rights
Republican Governor Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Loren Culp on other issues.
  • No systemic racism, laws treat everyone equally. (Oct 2020)
Phil Fortunato on Civil Rights
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Phil Fortunato on other issues.
  • Celebrate the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage. (Mar 2020)
  • Supports "panic defense" for anti-gay crimes. (Feb 2020)

Senate:

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Maria Cantwell on Civil Rights
Democratic Jr Senator (WA): Click here for 23 full quotes OR click here for Maria Cantwell on other issues.
  • Votes against Ashcroft, citing desegregation. (Jan 2001)
  • Diversity is a priority. (Oct 2000)
  • 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 NO on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
  • Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated 60% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Increase subsidies for women-owned non-profit business. (Mar 2004)
  • Rated 89% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 93% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
  • 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)
  • by The Feminist Majority indicating a pro-women's rights stance. (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)
  • Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)
  • 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)
Jennifer Ferguson on Civil Rights
Democratic candidate for Washington U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jennifer Ferguson on other issues.
  • We need drastic measures to protect our civil rights. (Jan 2018)
Susan Hutchison on Civil Rights
Republican candidate for Washington U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Susan Hutchison on other issues.
  • History of fighting for equal rights for women in workplace. (Aug 2018)
Mike Luke on Civil Rights
Libertarian candidate for Washington U. S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Luke on other issues.
  • States & Feds shouldn't define marriage, including same-sex. (Mar 2018)
  • Don't require businesses to cater to same-sex couples. (Mar 2018)
Dave Strider on Civil Rights
Independent candidate for Washington U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dave Strider on other issues.
  • Comfortable with same-sex marriage. (Apr 2018)
Chris Vance on Civil Rights
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Chris Vance on other issues.
  • Respect same-sex marriage law, but also protect churches. (Oct 2015)
  • Not running to change laws on same-sex marriage. (Sep 2015)

House:


Suzan DelBene on Civil Rights
Democrat (District 1): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Suzan DelBene on other issues.
  • Repeal DOMA; marriage equality for all. (Nov 2012)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • Opposes defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
  • as "preferred" by The Feminist Majority indicating pro-women's rights. (Aug 2012)
  • Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 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)
Denny Heck on Civil Rights
Democrat (District 10): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Denny Heck 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 wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
  • Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
  • Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Feb 2015)
Jaime Herrera on Civil Rights
Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jaime Herrera on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • Opposes same-sex marriage. (Nov 2010)
Pramila Jayapal on Civil Rights
Democrat (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Pramila Jayapal on other issues.
  • Fought for racial justice against bigotry and discrimination. (Nov 2016)
  • Prohibit anti-LGBTQ conversion therapy for minors. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports same-sex marriage. (Nov 2016)
Derek Kilmer on Civil Rights
Democrat (District 6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Derek Kilmer on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • Supports same-sex marriage. (Sep 2012)
  • 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)
Rick Larsen on Civil Rights
Democratic Representative (WA-2): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Rick Larsen 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)
  • Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
  • Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 87% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Rated 75% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 92% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
  • ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
  • Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
  • Enforce against anti-gay discrimination in public schools. (Apr 2013)
  • Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
  • Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
  • Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
  • Let states recognize same sex marriage. (Feb 2015)
  • Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Jim McDermott on Civil Rights
Democratic Representative (WA-7): Click here for 30 full quotes OR click here for Jim McDermott 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 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 ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
  • Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
  • Establish a national holiday honoring Native Americans. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 93% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
  • Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 94% 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. (Jun 2013)
  • Enforce against wage discrimination based on gender. (Jan 2013)
  • Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
  • 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)
  • Reinforce anti-discrimination and equal-pay requirements. (Jan 2008)
  • Give domestic partnership benefits to Federal employees. (May 2009)
Cathy McMorris-Rodgers on Civil Rights
Republican: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Cathy McMorris-Rodgers on other issues.
  • More women running for office is great motivator for others. (Nov 2013)
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2007)
  • Rated 0% by the HRC, indicating an anti-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 19% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Amend Constitution to define traditional marriage. (Jun 2008)
  • Protect anti-same-sex marriage opinions as free speech. (Oct 2013)
  • Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
  • CC:Sexual preference is not a protected right. (Jul 2018)
Dan Newhouse on Civil Rights
Republican House Member (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dan Newhouse on other issues.
  • Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Religious objections to GLBT services same as 1960s racism. (May 2016)
  • Respect faith-based opposition to same-sex marriage. (Jun 2015)
Kim Schrier on Civil Rights
Democrat (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kim Schrier on other issues.
  • Sponsor of Equality Act: LGBTQ civil rights protections. (Jun 2019)
  • CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)
David Adam Smith on Civil Rights
Democratic Representative (WA-9): Click here for 25 full quotes OR click here for David Adam Smith on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • Voted NO on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
  • Voted NO on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage. (Sep 2004)
  • Voted NO on banning gay adoptions in DC. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
  • Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
  • Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
  • Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 64% by the ACLU, indicating a mixed civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 94% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Protect LGBT families from illegal immigrant deportation. (Sep 2011)
  • 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)
  • Constitutionally prohibit flag desecration. (May 2009)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Christine Gregoire on Civil Rights
Democratic WA Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Christine Gregoire on other issues.
  • No discrimination based on sexual orientation. (Nov 2006)
  • Encourage MWOB businesses to compete for state contracts. (Nov 2006)
Jay Inslee on Civil Rights
Democratic Washington Governor: Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Jay Inslee on other issues.
  • We have work ahead to undo racial inequities. (Jan 2021)
  • Racial inequity not limited to criminal justice. (Oct 2020)
  • Backed legalizing same-sex marriage in his state. (Mar 2019)
  • Statehood for DC & Puerto Rico; they deserve representation. (Mar 2019)
  • Marriage equality represents best of who we are as a state. (Jan 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)
  • Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
  • Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 87% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 94% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
  • ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
  • Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
  • Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Doc Hastings on Civil Rights
Republican Representative (WA-4): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Doc Hastings on other issues.
  • Voted NO on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. (Feb 2013)
  • 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 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 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 17% by the NAACP, indicating an anti-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
Dave Reichert on Civil Rights
Republican Representative (WA-8): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Dave Reichert 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 YES on Constitutionally defining marriage as one-man-one-woman. (Jul 2006)
  • Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent. (Dec 2005)
  • Rated 25% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 50% by NAACP, indicating a mixed record on affirmative-action. (Dec 2006)
  • Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
  • Don't elevate gender identity as a protected class. (May 2016)
Gary Locke on Civil Rights
Former Democratic Governor (1997-2004); Cabinet (Commerce): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gary Locke on other issues.
  • Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)
Jennifer Dunn on Civil Rights
Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jennifer Dunn on other issues.
  • 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 14% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Supported legislation on violence against women & safety. (Jul 1999)
  • Supported funding for women's and disadvantaged businesses. (Jul 1999)
Slade Gorton on Civil Rights
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Slade Gorton on other issues.
  • 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)
Jay Inslee on Civil Rights
Democrat (Gov. run 2012) (District 1): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Jay Inslee on other issues.
  • We have work ahead to undo racial inequities. (Jan 2021)
  • Racial inequity not limited to criminal justice. (Oct 2020)
  • Backed legalizing same-sex marriage in his state. (Mar 2019)
  • Statehood for DC & Puerto Rico; they deserve representation. (Mar 2019)
  • Marriage equality represents best of who we are as a state. (Jan 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)
  • Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
  • Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 87% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 94% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
  • ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
  • Constitutional Amendment for women's equal rights. (Jun 2011)
  • Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
George Nethercutt on Civil Rights
2004 former Republican challenger; US Representative: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for George Nethercutt on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
  • Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
  • Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
George Nethercutt on Civil Rights
Republican (Until 2004) (District 5): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for George Nethercutt on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Require 90 day delay for compliance before ADA lawsuits. (May 2002)
  • Limit interstate class-action lawsuits to federal courts . (May 2002)
  • Rated 13% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Linda Smith on Civil Rights
Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Linda Smith 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 ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Randy Tate on Civil Rights
Republican Former (1994-) (District 9): Click here for Randy Tate on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick White on Civil Rights
Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rick White on other issues.
  • Voted NO on ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. (May 1998)
Brian Baird on Civil Rights
Democratic Representative (WA-3): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Brian Baird 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 NO 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)
  • Shift from group preferences to economic empowerment of all. (Aug 2000)
  • Constitutional Amendment for equal rights by gender. (Mar 2001)
  • Rated 73% 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 86% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
  • ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
  • Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Norm Dicks on Civil Rights
Democratic Representative (WA-6): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Norm Dicks 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 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 80% by the ACLU, indicating a pro-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Rated 63% by the HRC, indicating a mixed record on gay rights. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 86% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
  • 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)
  • Investigate mortgage discrimination in veterans & disabled. (Jan 2011)
  • Re-introduce the Equal Rights Amendment. (Mar 2007)
Bruce Guthrie on Civil Rights
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bruce Guthrie on other issues.
  • Recognize marriage equality for gays. (Oct 2006)
Brad Klippert on Civil Rights
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brad Klippert on other issues.
  • Supports limited wire-tapping for national security. (Jan 2006)
  • Opposes racial and sexual quotas. (Jan 2006)
John Koster on Civil Rights
Republican Challenger 2010 (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Koster on other issues.
  • Marriage is between one man and one woman. (Nov 2010)
  • Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
Mike McGavick on Civil Rights
Republican challenger: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mike McGavick on other issues.
  • Supports affirmative action in government contracting. (Oct 2006)
  • Supports constitutional amendment defining marriage. (Oct 2006)
  • Re-authorize Patriot Act to win war on terror. (May 2006)
  • Civil unions ok; redefining marriage not ok. (Mar 2006)
  • Patriot Act is no longer an issue. (Jan 2006)
  • As Safeco CEO, launched wide-scale diversity strategy. (Apr 2005)
Jack Metcalf on Civil Rights
Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jack Metcalf 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)
Dino Rossi on Civil Rights
Republican Challenger (2010): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Dino Rossi on other issues.
  • Vetoed allowing public breast feeding. (Mar 2007)
  • Prosecute cases of discrimination in public & private sector. (Nov 1996)
  • No same-sex marriage; no orientation in anti-discrimination. (Nov 1996)
  • CC:Protect sexual preference as a civil right. (Jul 2018)
Al Swift on Civil Rights
Democrat (retired 1994) (District 2): Click here for Al Swift on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jolene Unsoeld on Civil Rights
Democrat (retired 1994) (District 3): Click here for Jolene Unsoeld on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Baumgartner on Civil Rights
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Michael Baumgartner on other issues.
  • Opposes gay marriage. (Apr 2012)
  • Supports defining traditional marriage. (Oct 2012)
Patty Murray on Civil Rights
Democratic Sr Senator (WA): Click here for 27 full quotes OR click here for Patty Murray 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 special-needs evacuation plans. (Sep 2005)
  • Rated 100% by the HRC, indicating a pro-gay-rights stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 93% by the NAACP, indicating a pro-affirmative-action stance. (Dec 2006)
  • ENDA: prohibit employment discrimination for gays. (Jun 2009)
  • Supports affirmative action. (Aug 2010)
  • Opposes Amendment to prevent same sex marriage. (Aug 2010)
  • Prohibit sexual-identity discrimination at schools. (Mar 2011)
  • 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)
  • Maintain LGBT health info on federal websites. (Apr 2018)
  • 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)
Marilyn Strickland on Civil Rights
Democrat (District 10): Click here for Marilyn Strickland on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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