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Equality Voters are those who share HRC’s vision for a society free of discrimination against LGBTQ+ people, and we’re having more of an impact on elections than ever before.
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There are over 50 million Equality Voters in America — LGBTQ+ people and allies who understand the importance of electing officeholders as committed to equality as we are. But pro-equality candidates are only part of the equation: we must also fight to ensure the access to and integrity of our elections. Access to free and fair elections is central to preserving democracy, and it’s something that affects LGBTQ+ people disproportionately.
HRC Voting Center
We made history in 2020 by electing the most pro-equality presidential ticket in history and establishing a pro-equality majority in both the House and Senate. We need to keep up…
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2016 Republican Facts: Highlighting Candidates' Records on LGBTQ Equality
As a resource to journalists, this website highlights the public statements of Republican candidates on key issues including: support for marriage equality, support for non-discrimination bills, opposition to dangerous conversion…
Ben Carson: Compared Same-Sex Marriage to Bestiality
Withdrew Candidacy
Bobby Jindal: Turned Back the Clock on Non-Discrimination Protections
Throughout his political career, Bobby Jindal has routinely opposed efforts to move toward LGBT equality, and he’s bragged that he was not a politician who was going to change his…
Carly Fiorina: Supported by the National Organization for Marriage
In her brief time as a candidate for public office, Carly Fiorina has made it clear she stands against LGBT equality, gaining support from organizations that oppose full equality for…
Chris Christie: Opposes Nationwide Marriage Equality, Transgender Rights
As governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie has opposed marriage as well as expanding transgender rights.
Congressional Scorecard
LGBTQ+ Americans and allies have the power to decide whether to move equality forward or lose ground. Find information on how your elected officials have voted on issues of equality.
Donald Trump: Opposes Nationwide Marriage Equality
Donald Trump has been a consistent opponent of marriage equality. He has embraced the nation’s most odious anti-LGBTQ law, North Carolina’s HB2, and put on the ticket Mike Pence, who…
HRC Voting Center
We made history in 2020 by electing the most pro-equality presidential ticket in history and establishing a pro-equality majority in both the House and Senate. We need to keep up…
Jeb Bush: Opposes Marriage Equality
Withdrew CandidacyAs governor of Florida, Jeb Bush consistently opposed marriage equality for LGBT Americans. And he showed a willingness to appoint staff and contribute money to causes that had strong…
John Kasich: Opposed Marriage Equality, Same-Sex Adoption
During his time in Congress and as Governor of Ohio, John Kasich has opposed marriage equality, basic domestic and partner benefits for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) couples. His…
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